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Expert: Michelle Renee Krehl - 5/12/2010


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I am 17 now.I am interested in direction.Is i am old enough to do film making courses or i need to complete any graduation.And i read that film making schools will give preference only to those people who had completed their graduation.

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Abhimitra,

Living in the US, I am not that familiar with the film industry in India. I can let you know that in the United States, although I know there have been some teens who have done well in the film industry, I am reasonably certain that a minimum of a high school education is necessary for any chance of success in most any area of the entertaiment industry, and in fact since 18 is considered the legal age of an adult in this country, there are some things minors are unable to do in terms of working. (You need a permit to work past certain evening hours here if you are not an adult.

I know there are many magnet type schools here that offer film programs to high school students, or schools for the performing arts, and that way younger people get some hands on experiences and do their own productions.

I have little to no knowledge about the age of majority, work requirements, or college or film school entrance requirements. Many studios offer internships for people to learn the industry, and I would think that India is not an exception to this practice. This may be a good place to start.

Good luck,

Michelle

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