My Last Mastery Journal Entry! (Business of Film)
My original goals for this course were to gain a better understanding of the marketing of film in the current industry, improve my negotiation skills, and learn to sell a film or concept in the current entertainment industry.
After taking business of film, I believe I met the first goal of gaining a better understanding of the marketing of film in the current industry. I now understand the business side of the industry, which is something I had no idea about before.
I definitely met my goal of improving my negotiation skills. In the business of film course, we practiced negotiating contracts and pay. Negotiation is one of the most important skills I will need in the future. Although I have a passion for film and television, I can’t live off of passion. I need money to survive. I’m very grateful for learning this skill. Lastly, I also met my last goal. More than anything, I learned how to pitch/sell an idea, entering festivals and competitions, and selling an independent film. I feel prepared to go out into the industry after this course.
I remember the excitement I felt in Mastery. I couldn’t wait to get started. However, somewhere around month 8 the excitement started to wear off and exhaustion started to kick in. The support of the professors and staff at Full Sail are what helped me push through. The pandemic sort of ruined my on-campus experience, but I’m happy I still got to experience being on set for more than half of the program. I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by. In 2 weeks, I’ll be able to say that I earned a Master’s degree (MFA). I did it. This journey has not been easy at all, but I’m proud of myself for pushing through and finishing. LA here I come! (Well, once this pandemic starts to let up).
Armani's Mastery Journal 