Jason Hellerman reminds us on No Film School that No One Is Coming To Save Your Filmmaking Career.

He confesses:

“The hardest Hollywood truth I have had to come to terms with is that no one is going to come and save me.”

“I’m going to have to save myself.”

“I talk to so many young writers and directors who think someone needs to pluck them from obscurity so they can begin their careers. That’s just not true. Nothing is holding you back except your willingness to work hard and to create new things to show people. Start with small budgets, write things you can shoot. Then build from there. Get really good, get undeniable. Sure, to have a career in Hollywood a little luck is involved, too. But I am a firm believer in making your own luck.”

• Keep learning.
• Keep creating new things.
• Keep putting yourself out there.
• Be your own advocate and your own voice.
• Stay relevant.

He concludes with, “It is on you. You’re the hero of your story.”

My take: I really needed to be reminded of this, this week. Thanks, Jason.