Entertainment
You've decided to break into the film industry of Hollywood, the music scene of Nashville or the TV world of New York. Or maybe London, Toronto or Sydney is where you see yourself next year.
What should you be considering now to make your jump a reality?
The Coast To Coast guide offers helpful resources for students making the leap from UT to the world of entertainment, whether as an employee or intern. Where do you begin? How will you get there? Where will you live? How can you support yourself while waiting for the first job in the industry? Coast To Coast can help answer these questions and many more!
Key Cities
New York - Los Angeles - Nashville - Atlanta
London - Toronto - Sydney
Film
Studios - Industry Directories - Production Guides
Unions & Professional Organizations - Resources & Publications
Screenwriting - Acting - Film Festivals - Employment
Australian Scene - British Scene - Canadian Scene
Music
Music Groups & Record Labels - Publications - Industry Organizations
Music Employment - Music Festivals - Music Awards
British Scene- Canadian Scene
Broadcast – Radio & TV
Broadcasting Associations - Radio Corporations - Public Radio Organizations
National Broadcast Television - Cable Networks - Employment - Publications
Industry Organizations & Resources - British Resources - Canadian Resources
Job/Internship Sites
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Internships - Link to the ATAS internship program.
American Cinema Editors Internships & Competition - Offers film editing internship opportunities and film editing competition information.
AOL Time Warner Careers - Search for employment opportunities at AOL Time Warner Corporate, America Online, DC Comics, HBO, New Line Cinema, Time Inc., Time Warner Cable, Turner Broadcasting, Warner Bros. Entertainment, The WB Television Network, and Warner Music Group.
Broadcast Employment Services - Maintains a job bank of positions and internships available in the TV industry. Also allows you to submit a resume.
Broadcast Executive Directors Association's Career Page - A national job bank for broadcasters and those seeking employment in television and radio.
Directors Guild Training - The Assistant Director Training Program
Entertainment Careers - Includes job and internship listings, links to studios' home pages (which typically have job and internship listings), information about the industry, and other resources.
Industry Callboard - Allows you to search for and/or post information about temporary positions and or audition calls in addition to other features.
Mandy's International Film and Television Production Directory's Job Bank - Search for job vacancies in film and broadcast production.
Media Match - TV & Film job opportunities for freelancers
Music Industry Jobs & Careers In Music - Resources and opportunities in the music industry for people of all interests and experience.
National Association of Broadcasters Career Center - NAB hosts current list of openings in radio and television.
NBC Entertainment - Search for career opportunities and internships
Reeldirt - Has links to film and television job banks.
ShowbizCrew.com - Source for production job searches.
ShowbizJobs.com - Source for access to Film, Television, Recording, Multimedia, and Attractions job markets. Includes a job search and resume posting.
Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) Job Bank - Jobs for engineers, technical directors, cameramen, editors, technicians, manufacturers, educators, and consultants.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Jobs
Turner Broadcasting - T3 Training Program
TV and Radio Jobs - Postings of opportunities in radio and television industries.
Variety Careers - The media and entertainment job site.
Viacom Careers - Search for career opportunities and internships at CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Viacom Outdoor, Infinity Broadcasting, UPN, TNN, TV Land, Country Music Television, Comedy Central, Showtime, Blockbuster and Simon & Schuster.
Walt Disney Company Careers - Search for career opportunities and internships at ABC Inc., ABC Family Channel, ABC Cable Networks, Disney, ESPN, Miramax, and more.
Organizations
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences - National organization famous for awarding the Oscars each year. With information about a wide range of film related topics.
American Cinema Editors - An honorary society of motion picture editors founded in 1950. Film editors are voted into membership on the basis of their professional achievements, their dedication to the education of others and their commitment to the craft of editing.
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists - A national labor union affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Represents its members in news and broadcasting, entertainment programming, the recording business, and commercials and non-broadcast, industrial, educational media.
American Society of Cinematographers - Professional organization of industry cinematographers. With news and information about resources, studios, and current issues in cinematography.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers - The only U.S. performing rights organization created and controlled by composers, songwriters and music publishers. Protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works.
American Women in Radio and Television - A non-profit, professional organization of women and men committed to the advancement of the impact of women in the electronic media and allied fields by education, advocating and acting as a resource to our members and the industry. Hosts a job bank for its members.
Association of Independent Commercial Producers - A professional association for people who specialize in producing commercials on various media - film, video, computer - for advertisers and agencies.
Austin Film Society - News and information about the local film industry. Includes a calendar of events and membership details.
Directors Guild of America - Official union offering current industry information and resources.
Independent Feature Project - A not-for-profit service organization dedicated to providing resources, information and avenues of communication for independent filmmakers, industry professionals and independent film enthusiasts.
International Game Developers Association - An independent, non-profit association established by game developers to foster the creation of a worldwide game development community.
Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook - Kemps lists contact details of over 45,000 companies and crew operating in the film, TV and commercial production industries world wide – including over 11,000 in the US.
The Media Communications Association International (formerly ITVA) - A global community of professionals devoted to the business and art of visual communication. Includes professionals who work in video, film, distance learning, web design and creation, and all forms of interactive visual communications. Includes news, organization contacts, and a job hotline.
Motion Picture Editors Guild - Represents motion picture editors and their interests.
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Award for News, Sports, Daytime, Public Service and Technology. Its International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognizes excellence in international programming and its affiliate, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences rewards excellence in Prime Time programming.
National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC) - A nonprofit association composed of diverse member organizations who are dedicated to encouraging film, video, audio and online/multimedia arts, and to promoting the cultural contributions of individual media artists.
National Association of Broadcasters - A full-service trade association representing the interests of free, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters.
Producers Guild of America - Represents, protects, and promotes the interests of its members consisting of producers and all those on the career path to becoming producers.
Screen Actors Guild of America (SAG) - Official union representing actors.
Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) - The leading technical society for the motion imaging industry. Members include engineers, technical directors, cameramen, editors, technicians, manufacturers, educators, and consultants.
Texas Association of Broadcasters - Represents 1,100+ radio and television stations in Texas. Promotes and protects a favorable economic and regulatory climate for broadcasting and educates members and the public at large about the opportunities available and advances possible through the efforts of free, over-the-air broadcast operations.
Texas Association of Film/Tape Professionals - A professional trade organization dedicated to the promotion of the film, video and commercial production industry in the state of Texas through educational seminars and networking opportunities.
Texas Cable & Telecommunications Association - Provides Texans with information about the complicated issues affecting the communications landscape in the state.
University Filmmakers Alliance - Undergraduate student organization that serves as a resource for UT R-T-F majors.
Women in Film - Organization dedicated to empowering, promoting, nurturing, and mentoring women in the industry through a network of valuable contacts, events, and programs including the Women In Film Mentor Program, the award-winning Public Service Announcement Production Program, and the Internship Program in association with the Fulfillment Fund.
Writers Guild of America - News, tips, and research information regarding screenwriting. Also contains a list of agents.
Resources
American Film Institute - Center for advanced film and television studies.
The Cage - Student production resource center hosted by the UT Department of Radio-Television-Film.
Caryn.com Indie Film Resources - An independent film production resource center geared towards professional filmmakers and serious film students.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting - Telecommunications information and resources. Also includes a job posting list.
FilmFestivals.com - Online entertainment destination dedicated to showcasing film festivals around the world and fostering new film and filmmaking talent.
Film Festivals on the World Wide Web - A comprehensive list of links to film festivals all over the world.
FilmMaking.net - reference and community for the new and independent filmmaker.
Hollywood Seminar - An annual event organized by the Los Angeles chapter of the University of Texas Ex-Students Association to give all University of Texas students (not just film majors) the opportunity to come to Los Angeles and learn about the Entertainment Industry.
Hollywood Reporter - Trade publication published daily on-line.
Independent Film Channel - Cable television network dedicated to the independent film industry and a dual commitment to expand the audience and the opportunities for filmmakers.
Internet Movie Database - A comprehensive site with links and information about films and other screen works.
Kodak Student Project - Offers incentives and programs for students; including competitions.
Los Angeles Directory of Production Resources - Provides a directory of information relevant to the entertainment industry.
Movie Bytes - Screenwriting contests, competitions, and links to on-line literary agencies.
NewEnglandFilm.com - New England film industry news, events, and opportunities.
New York Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting - With information and links related to the thriving New York City film, theatre and broadcasting industry.
Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting - Information about the Don & Gee Nicholl Fellowships including the application procedure.
ScriptFly.com - Site includes listings of contests, agents, and other useful information about writing for entertainment.
South by Southwest Conference - Hosts the annual Music & Media, Film, and Interactive Conference & Festivals.
Studentfilms.com - A database of over 400 student films with full search options.
Texas Commission on the Arts - State agency that works to develop a receptive climate for the arts in Texas.
Texas Film Commission - A division of the Texas Governor's Office, provides a variety of information on locations, crews, talent, state and local contacts, weather, laws, sales tax exemptions, housing and other resources about filming in Texas.
Texas Music Office - A division of the Texas Governor's Office, promotes the development of the music industry in the state and the resources available in the state for music production
UT Department of Radio-Television-Film - Information about the department as well as RTF-related links.
Webgrrls.com - A professional networking and resource group for women in multimedia careers.
Wordplayer - An excellent site developed by professional screenwriters ("Godzilla," "Aladdin", "Small Soldiers") offering expert advice for beginners.
Zoetrope Studios - Francis Ford Coppola's production and post-production studio offering script readings, discussion and resources.
