Andrew Phillips
Producer / Production Manager
Focus Features
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Graduated from college and worked at a restaurant.
Started filming personal projects with friends in my spare time.
Got a job as a project manager at an insurance firm because I wasn't making enough money.
After several years, I decided to try to go back to school for Business.
In school I realized I really wanted to go back to film making.
Quit my job, moved to Los Angeles, and found a job at a production company.
Worked my way up to become a Producer / Production Manager.
Education
High School
Career
Producer / Production Manager
I manage filming schedules and logistics on large movie productions.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Film
Business
Problem Solving
Day to Day
Most days start with meeting up with the Directors and crew to discuss the day's activities. This can be anything from reviewing footage, scouting locations, arranging permits, to actual filming with crew on location. Every day is different, and sometimes can be very hectic, but it's always interesting.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for middle school students
If you want to get into film, I would recommend reading as much as possible. Not just about film, but everything from history to literature. You can always learn about cameras and technology, but what people don't realize is that film making is about story telling.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"You should become an accountant because you need to make money."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
