A career in film making requires a lot of dedication and devotion, because of the unpredictability and uncertainty that is associated with the Entertainment Industry. The Entertainment Industry offers a lot of job opportunities to people with talent and skills. However, it does not often promise them a well settled career and security that is present in other professions. Chances and opportunities in the Entertainment Industry are more on the lines of part time and contracts, so make sure that you are aware of all the pitfalls before you jump on the band wagon. It is always advisable to have an educational degree either in the field or in other discipline, so that you have some solid ground to fall back on if things don’t work out as you planned them.
One of the pre-requisites of being a film maker is to have the ability to observe, tell a story, shoot a video etc. The phrase, having a directors eye is not for nothing and holds very true when it comes to the art of film making. For stepping into the profession of movies, it is important to be aware of harsh reality, as the Film Industry on the superficial level seems very glamorous and lucrative but below the surface and behind the scenes is where all the dirt rests. The film that we see on screens is the final product of countless efforts of numerous individuals, that goes unnoticed by viewers. So keep in mind the hard work that you would have to put in. This is one of those professions that are similar to gambling. When you are in luck, even the most stupid of the moves will fetch you success, and if not then well nothing in the world can be of much help to you.
Courses related to media, film studies etc. are good options for making a career in the film industry. The best schools for studying movies is UCLA, USC, NYU, Cal Arts, Univ. of Chicago, Emerson, Univ of Montana Bozeman, AFI conservatory, Columbia College Hollywood, Los Angeles Film School, Berkeley Digital Film Institute, School of Visual Arts, New York, New York Film Academy, College of Santa Fe in US, etc. The Sundance program is another program that is considered very beneficial for film making enthusiasts.
So buy a camera and start turning your dream of becoming a film maker into reality. For a beginner a Canon camcorder or Panasonic Camcorder would suffice. Hence, starting shooting and enter the arena, fully prepared. You can also join a production company for the sake of experience and also start building contacts, as contacts matter a lot in this industry.