Keen competition is expected for the more glamorous jobs-writers, actors, producers, and directors; other workers-multimedia artists and animators, and film and video editors, among others-should enjoy better job prospects.

Although many films are shot on location throughout the United States and abroad, employment is centered in several major cities, particularly New York and Los Angeles.

Many workers have formal training, but experience, talent, creativity, and professionalism are the factors that are most important in getting many jobs in this industry.