How to Work in Entertainment - Advice from Gersh Agent Barbara Halperin

Barbara Halperin is an agent with the Gersh Agency and manages the Features and Television division in the Production Department.
Stage 32 caught up with her at Film Con Hollywood to offer advice for creatives looking to "break in" to the industry.
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[@ScottsCollection]

She spent half the video saying don't go in if you're not that into it. We got it after the 100th time you made that point.

[@2kosher]

lmfao!

[@rockslide4802]

She's doing people a favor. Many people come to Hollywood with big dreams and get chewed up and spit out here. She's exactly right. You gotta want it a LOT because it can take many, may years to break in and even then you might only get crumbs. If you're genuinely talented, hard working, focused and can NETWORK then give it a try. But grow a thick skin, and have a day job to support yourself.

[@eddiehaley006]

Seriously that’s her advise?

[@rockslide4802]

It's good advice.

[@celiaxavier6380]

Given that she probably didn't have enough time in this short clip...but usually I advise people to get trained in their specific area of interest first, then intern with many, then you have something to network with in your arsenal.