Don’t aspire, make it happen! No one can tell you “Cut!” on your dreams.

Working in Hollywood is a dream aspiring filmmakers strive for, but like every movie, working behind the scenes is a different ballpark altogether. When I first reached LA, I was just a young Brazilian girl in search of hope like so many others. Hollywood production was my destiny, and I was going to make it.

To say nothing can prepare you for the scope of the project is an understatement, and after going through the motions of climbing the ladder, I began to imagine what others must have felt like doing the same thing. That’s how the idea of the Hollywood Survival Guide for First-Time Filmmakers first came to fruition.

Get firsthand experience before stepping on set with trade secrets and tools you’ll need to be prepared. In this guide, I’ll walk you through my story about how a young minority woman went from a PA to a Producer with nothing under her belt. You’ll learn the positions of the film industry and hear from fantastic filmmakers through exclusive interviews offering tips on what to do for your first day on set. Get your toolkit ready, it’s time for your big debut!