Status Update

So far I've made some updates to my resume and started my CV. I'm still working on making both completely up to date and picking writing samples to include. I have two or three pieces in mind, however I need to edit them more before including them. I also need to work on a cover letter and a sample query letter. I don't think I'm going to attempt a personal statement (yet). I completed one interview with one of my former professors. He is an instructor here at Rowan and has an MFA in Screenwriting from Colombia University. In addition to teaching and writing, he works for two film production companies, one of which he cofounded. I'm still waiting to hear back from my other potential interviewee. She is a freelancer who's worked on numerous well-known television series and films as an assistant director and/or production manager. I'll know more about how I'm going to structure my final paper once I hear back from her. In the meantime, I'll be researching some sources to supplement my interview and drafting my abstract. Generally, I'm trying to learn as much as possibile about the opportunities available that are related to both film production and writing (screenwriting and otherwise). The more I talk to people in these fields, though, the more I'm learning that there is no straight and narrow path to success. Most people wander, take a while to figure out what they want to do and work a lot of mediocre jobs that let them know what they don't want to do. The only way up as far as film and writing go seems to be sideways backwards around and through, as long as you're making connections and learning.