Getting a job in the film and TV industry is about hard work, good contacts, timing and luck. Here is a list of many of the production areas where you can find work: (If you know more, please let me know.)
1. Experimental Films and Videos
2. Internet Videos
3. Independent Films
4. Short Films
5. Industrials
6. Drama-Documentaries
7. Documentaries
8. Corporate Videos
9. Public Service Announcements
10. Make Over Shows
11. Realty Shows
12. Music Videos
13. Television Commercials
a. 30 seconds
b. 60 seconds
14. Episodic Television
a. half-hour drama
b. one hour drama
15. Television Pilots
a. half-hour
b. 1 hour
c. 2 hour Movie
16. Television Movies
a. also called Made-for-TV-Movie or Movie of the Week (MOW)
b. usually 2 hours
17. Television Mini-Series
a. 4 to 8 hours
18. Feature Films
a. no budget
b. low budget
c. medium budget
d. high budget
e. studio project
f. independent films
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A number of reality shows use union directors, such as The Amazing Race. Documentaries can also be union.