Re: Career Advice

[Dan Cramer] "I have total control over the production process, and even though I'm not on staff the job is fairly secure.

I'd love any career advice you guys give me. "

First of all, you need to know that there are only like two "Hollywood" directors who have control over the production process (that would be Woody Allen and Francis Coppola, both of whom are making movies in foreign countries for peanuts these days, just so they can control everything). So, better keep an eye looking behind at all times, because the other Hollywood directors may covet your job.

Second, I'm going to give you exactly the same advice I gave a friend of mine who's thinking about breaking up with his girlfriend. Just as I told him, whatever you do, don't do it until you find a suitable replacement first. So, whatever you do, don't tell you current boss at the gas company that you're looking for new employment.

David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los Angeles

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