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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This soft skill is so underrated to get you more jobs on set!
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🚨 NEW VIDEO ALERT 🚨
Should you take unpaid work in film? 🎥💸
This question sparks a lot of opinions in the industry and the answer isn’t black and white. In this video, I break down when unpaid work might make sense, when it absolutely doesn’t, and what you should be thinking about before saying yes.
Watch before you agree to work for “experience.” 👀🎬
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NYC Set PA Class next month is almost sold out! I have 3 Spots left for this class.
Also I'm pretty proud of this: IT'S MY 20th CLASS!!! WHAAAAT?! I honest can't believe this milestone.
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🎬 New Report Drop: Inclusion in the Director’s Chair (2025)
I just read this, and it’s 🔥 but also really eye-opening. It’s one of the most thorough breakdowns of who actually gets hired to direct the top films in Hollywood. Check out the full PDF here: mcusercontent.com/62568938b3a09a6ef20bd8b14/files/…
Here’s what stood out to me — in plain language:
📊 Progress has stalled
Even though we’ve heard a lot about inclusion, when you look at data from 1,900 top films from 2007–2025, women directors are still a very small slice of the pie and the industry isn’t trending in the right direction.
👩🎬 Women are still a tiny fraction
Across nearly two decades of top films, women represent only a small percentage of directors and after some gains in the early 2020s, that progress has basically flattened or dipped. For example, women directing the top 100 films of 2025 dropped to only about 8%, the lowest in years.
🌍 Race & representation matter too
The report also breaks down race and ethnicity and the director’s chair still leans heavily male and White. Representation for women of color and other underrepresented groups remains especially low compared to the actual U.S. population.
🎥 But the work these talented directors do make is strong
Interestingly, films directed by women and underrepresented directors often score just as well (or better!) on critics’ charts especially when they do get a chance.
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You're going to need to stand out if you want to be hired again. Here's how to do it!
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NEW VIDEO: Yes, it absolutely could be a you problem. This is easily something that makes the phone stop buzzing...
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