Other Job Opportunities

So this morning I receive a rando call from a film producer who tells me that I’ve been recommended by one of my former colleagues to be his assistant on the set of a new Hollywood film shooting in the area. This hasn't been the first call of its kind. Last year I was recommended by a colleague for the same type of key position on a Robert DeNiro movie. Both are extremely legit, though these fly by night, once in a lifetime opportunities come with a cost.

The job of a creative assistant is steady (which is one of its upsides). Every other week you get a check and your employment is definite (as long as you’re neither fired nor killed). The job of an "On Set" assistant to a producer on the other hand, is not. You'll be paid a bit more BUT you'll be asked to work holidays, weekends, and 14 hour days, around the clock. The film will shoot for about 3-6 months and then you're out on the street again. Hence comes the dilemma. To leave my life as a creative assistant completely for a new IMDB credit and another chance to see my name up there on the big screen or stay in steady employment and hope I’m promoted shortly?

What would you do? Not an easy position to be in. I'll most likely NOT leave life as a creative assistant for the circus again anytime in the near future (been there, done that), but nevertheless, I’ve decided to meet with the producer this evening simply to make a connection. It couldn't hurt. At least I’ll gain another linked in connection who may get my next script to Spielberg.

I'll let you know how it goes...

Yes. It Has Been Months.

So it's been a whole month since your covert creative assistant has blogged. We had a little scare that forced me to be away from the blogosphere for a little while. I can't put it into detail, but let's just say that my very identity was jeopardized, which in turn meant my reputation in this industry as well as my job (as low as it does pay, I still need it to pay the bills).

There's been a TON that's gone on since my last message to you all. A few films have been released including "Where the Wild Things Are" which in my opinion underwhelmed...unfortunately since I’m a big Spike J. fan.

I promise to bring that "special guest" blogger on next week that was so highly anticipated. Ms. Wilkes is still up to her old tricks. Sometimes she'll have some humane streaks, but mostly still dislocating ankles.

I'll attempt to update as much as possible from here on out and keep you informed of recent developments. Until then, in addition to penning a feature myself, I'm waiting on fresh new scripts to put into development here. I encourage any budding writers out there to contact me privately if you think you've got what it takes to stand up to my harsh critique. I've been reading some real stinkers lately and need to gain some hope in promoting all of you new emerging writers.