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When people learn that I have written for TV shows like Beavis and Butthead, they often ask me how to find entertainment jobs in the film industry or TV. The best source is the UTA Job List, which has been hard to get… until now. Here’s how to find it!
The UTA Job List has underground listings for Hollywood jobs at talent agencies, film and TV companies, personal assistant jobs to celebrities, etc… I recently ran across a site called I Hate My Life where the web master says:
In addition to asking that guy or girl for the UTA List, I would also recommend calling the talent agencies (HR department) and asking to join their in-house-temp pool. Also, ask them which outside temp agencies they use; that way you double your chances of getting in.
Make sure your computer skills are up to speed and you can roll calls. Do not leave any employment gaps in your one page resume.
I strongly recommend you get a job as an assistant at a talent agency, even if you don’t want to work at a talent agency, it’s the fastest way to make contacts.
I’ve seen so many people come out of big film schools, move to Los Angeles, expect to land a big job, crash and burn a year later and move back to wherever they came from. The problem here is they have an “idea” in their mind of how Hollywood works, but they don’t see how it really works.
If you want success in Hollywood, follow this very simply formula: Contacts = The Job You REALLY Want. That is always the key. Get a job at an agency, start in the mail room if you have to. You’ll make contacts and get the job that you really want: writer, director, producer, development executive, etc…
Also, some good web sites for entertainment jobs in the film and TV industry are: Entertainment Careers, Showbiz Jobs, Mandy’s Film and Television Directory and Myracleworks. Remember, do not pay anyone for a job lead!
And when you make it big in Hollywood, don’t forget me when I come knocking for a job!
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Recently there was a Greatest American Hero
(Yes, I actually do photography, in addition to writing.)
Also present at the reunion were several of the writers and directors of the short-lived, but popular ’80s show. You can see more pictures at this link.
Everyone seemed to genuinely enjoy the reunion, and the three hour retrospective (hosted by John Tesh) flew by. It’s nice to see a TV cast that still has great affection for each other, even after 25 years!
Here’s the classic Greatest American Hero
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Working at home sounds great, doesn’t it? No more commuting, just roll out of bed and you’re at work. Here are some legitimate free computer internet jobs that I have researched and you can send your resume to.
Virtualassistantjobs.com hires virtual assistants work as an administrative assistants from home. Virtual assistants make between $20 and $45 per hour. Virtual training is available at assistu.com and ivaa.org.
Most people hate serving on real juries, but you can make money being on a virtual jury at ejury.com. After registering on the site, eJurors are assigned cases and help lawyers determine what their cases are worth. eJurors get paid $5 to $10 per verdict.
Do you fancy yourself as a virtual concierge, then try vipdesk.com. You’ll handle customer help for services that range from making dinner reservations to planning a vacation. Pay starts at $14.00 per hour.
Are you good at web research? Chacha.com is a new search engine that is similar to Yahoo or Google, but people can request help from a live guide (you!). You sit at home making up to $10 per hour while helping people with online searches.
Want to make money with your videos? Try Metacafe.com and Revver.com. People who upload the videos share ad money generated by the viewers who click through ads placed at the end of the videos.
Here are some more jobs and resources!
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Traffic tickets are big business these days, so says the National Motorists Association. Many cities that have mismanaged their budgets and are using traffic laws and extreme fines to gouge their citizens. How sad the laws meant to keep us safe are now being used as a shakedown by City Hall. Case in point, a tiny town in Georgia that took in over half a million dollars in traffic tickets.
If you are ticketed and believe the violation to be unfair, how do you fight traffic ticket citations legally? Here is a great legal maneuver that was actually taught to me by a judge who I was sitting next to during an airplane flight.
He said to do what inmates on death row do… delay, delay, delay.
When you first get the ticket, see a judge and ask for a delay to pay your ticket (also known as bail). Then ask for another, then another. When you finally have to pay the bail, ask for a delay in the trial date. Then come back and ask for another and another delay. I have been able to delay my traffic trials for 9 to 10 months.
Why is that so important? Because in that long period of time, the police officer who pulled you over will probably not show up for the trial because he or she was transferred to another precinct, is on vacation, working new hours that do not allow an appearance in court or may have quit.
If the police officer doesn’t show up for your traffic court trial, then the case must be dismissed by the judge. Why? Because we all have the right to question our accuser in court, but if the accuser (the police officer) fails to show, the case is dismissed.
Please note that I am not a lawyer and suggest everyone seek help from a legal professional before going to court. I do not advocate getting out of tickets such as a DWI. Drunk drivers are dangerous.
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