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"It's practical and entertaining. When you see these established pros talk about their climb, you get a sense for both the obstacles they faced as well as the lessons they learned along the way. Informative and inspiring."
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— Richard Beichner
Atlanta, GA
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"I felt like I just sat down in a room full of some of the industry's most admired veterans and picked their brains for the last hour and a half."
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— Tom McMahon
Pittsburgh, PA
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- Secure a reliable car. If you don't have one when you get here, get one soon. Although public transportation is everywhere and should be taken advantage of whenever possible, Los Angeles and the studio system is so spread out, it's almost impossible to get from one place to another quickly, especially on a bus.
- Get a local phone number. Sometimes potential employers see an out of town area code and think that you're not readily available, which you are.
- Have $4000 in your pocket. Try and have three month living expenses in your bank account before you make the move. This will give you some time to look for a job without the stress of making rent and paying bills. If you don't have the resources, try and secure a job or some leads on employment before moving.
- Find a place to live. Try and secure some tours and showings of available housing prior to your move. West Side Rentals and Craigs.org are two good local resources. If you don't find a place after arriving, one of the best ways to find available apartments is to simply drive around and look for vacancies in affordable, desirable locations.
- Make friends ASAP! Connections are crucial in Los Angeles. If you don't already have family or friends in the area, try and make connections quickly in order to create a community of support.
- Get your resume is shape. Have a current, well written resume ready to go as soon as you arrive.
- Get to know LA. Buy a Thomas Guide and study the lay of the land. Know the difference between the "west side" and "the valley" and all in between.
- Read the trades. Once you arrive in LA, read the industry trade papers, ie. The Hollywood Reporter, The Daily Variety and stay current on what's happening in the industry.
- Buy this Program. Get a copy of Breaking Into Television as soon as possible. Learn from Hollywood's Best what to expect when you get here; how to start your climb to the top, and all the ingredients that it takes to make it.
- Attitude! Understand that this process of relocating your life will take time and come with many stresses and challenges. It occasionally takes a newcomer as much as a year to fully get a grasp on living in LA.
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