

Human: Is it really difficult to get into the Hollywood scene?

Assistant: In general, getting into Hollywood is definitely difficult.  As a practical matter, many of the ways in which you might think you can get your foot in the door aren’t very reliable, and other avenues are tough to get into even with support.  But my experience is that of the people who ultimately do get into the industry, most of them have a really personal connection to their work, and are able to overcome the difficulties for this reason.  I hope you have a chance to try and learn more about what appeals to you in film, as this is the kind of genuine desire that seems to get you in.


Human: Is it really difficult to get into the Hollywood scene?

Assistant: I have two answers to that question, but I’d like to present the first one to you first. I would argue that it is difficult to get into the Hollywood scene. I know that a lot of young people think of it as a glamorous thing, but the reality is that the cutthroat competition among aspiring actors and the insistence of agents and managers on very high fees are actually quite brutal and unpleasant.
Is it really difficult to get into the Hollywood scene?
In general, getting into Hollywood is definitely difficult.  As a practical matter, many of the ways in which you might think you can get your foot in the door aren’t very reliable, and other avenues are tough to get into even with support.  But my experience is that of the people who ultimately do get into the industry, most of them have a really personal connection to their work, and are able to overcome the difficulties for this reason.  I hope you have a chance to try and learn more about what appeals to you in film, as this is the kind of genuine desire that seems to get you in.
I have two answers to that question, but I’d like to present the first one to you first. I would argue that it is difficult to get into the Hollywood scene. I know that a lot of young people think of it as a glamorous thing, but the reality is that the cutthroat competition among aspiring actors and the insistence of agents and managers on very high fees are actually quite brutal and unpleasant.