Beyond Film School

Helping you go further, faster in your film career!
Hi, Im Amber. Im a DGA Assistant Director and I help people get into film.

I take what I've learned from my career and give it to you!

I have a lot of videos on how to get film jobs, how to start your career in film, what Set Production Assistants do, and tips on what to do when you actually become a Set PA.

For more film career resources visit my website beyondfilmschool.com

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Beyond Film School

Let’s be real — the film industry is not what it was a couple years ago.
The job pool has shrunk to a third - A THIRD! of what it used to be pre-strikes.

And while many people are still out here doing what used to work to get jobs… it just doesn’t cut it anymore.

Studios and productions are hiring people they know, trust, and like.
That means networking has become your #1 tool for survival and success in film.
Not job boards. Not waiting for the phone to ring. Relationships.

I created my mini course, "Unlocking Film Opportunities," to walk you through how to actually get ahead right now — not in some fantasy version of the film industry.

I originally slashed the price for P.A. Bootcamp trainees because they came to my home state of NJ this past weekend, but I’m opening it up to YOU — my community — at the same special rate. I said "Why not?" My community deserves this too.

💥 Only $9.99 (normally $49)
💥 Available now through Wednesday
💥 Includes a 43-page workbook for you to keep-packed with templates, checklists, and real-world strategies

This is the game plan I wish I had when I started.
It’s not fluff. It’s not theory.
It’s how you can stand out — even when there are fewer jobs and more competition.

If you’re tired of waiting for jobs to land in your lap, this is for you.
Because we don’t have time to hope anymore — we have to act.

www.beyondfilmschool.com/courses/unlocking-film-op…

You've got this. And I’ve got your back.

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Anyone live in NJ? Come join me at this Jersey City Film Networking event!

I'll be there! Would love to meet you.

The event is free, register below:
www.eventbrite.com/e/whos-on-set-tickets-130266357…

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Assistant Director Training coming soon!
I have been asked about doing an AD training for a bit now and I'm ready! I do love to nerd out on everything AD so it should be a very fun class to teach.

If you interested please email me! Beyondfilmschool @ gmail.com

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Recent interview talking my experience being an Assistant Director.
If you wanna nerd out with my about being an AD its a great listen.

Thanks so much ‪@therealrebornpictures‬ for having me on your podcast.

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This past weekend was the Winter 2025 Set PA Training, and I had such a great time getting to know this class.

We laughed a lot, went deep on some great topics, and I implemented some new things.

Some things I changed:

- A few hours longer (each class day is now 8 hours)
- Elevator Pitch and Goal Setting exercises
- More about Networking (because while I can train them to be a great PA, I also want them to be better at getting jobs, and have them put their best selves forward!)
- Speed Networking with Film Professionals (with written feedback for the trainees from them)
It's always a lil scary implementing something new, but I had to go for it because I believed it would make the class better, and it went way better than I could have ever expected. The film professionals had fun and the trainees loved being able to talk to them.

It was such a great weekend, and I can't wait to work with them on set, and also see them take on the Film Challenge come the summer!

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This is a fact that is a little shocking, but also when I REALLY think about this it's expected.
It's probably an even higher percentage when it comes to the film industry.
'Its all about who you know' saying has been a saying since i don't know when and it's stayed in this business for all this time because it's true.

The people you know know more people that have opportunities available that could be right for you.
But you have to do these things:
👉🏻 Be ready and available
👉🏻 Talk to people so they know you're goals so when things come up they say 'oh i know someone perfect for that!'
👉🏻Get to know others, because sometimes you'll form a bond over something not at all related to film
👉🏻 Deliver! When you come recommended and you get hired you can't fake it till you make it. Be the person they said you were and kill the game and be your best self and do the best job you can to live up to that recommendation!

When I think about all the times I was hired in film, veeeery few were from job posts and people I didn't know. Most of them were through people I knew and connections I made in person.

The mini course is coming soon!

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