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Welcome to theZine, a section of FilmTracker devoted to examining, discussing, and assisting professionals in the art and business of making movies, television, and music. Our Articles help you navigate and understand every part of the entertainment industry, read timely reports on issues, interviews with industry players and lots more...

We have a continuously growing and evolving base of articles and interviews that we have listed by the specific areas of the filmmaking process that each article addresses. If you are interested in providing an interview or writing an article for theZine, or if you have a topic you think our readers would be interested in, please send us an email.

DEVELOPMENT	ASSISTANT WORLD
Development for Beginners Filmtracker's quick reference guide to one of the most puzzling heirarchies in entertainment.	15 Rules To Be A Perfect Assistant Fortunately for most of the world, these guidelines only apply to the bizarre and ambiguous job of Hollywood assistants.
Part I: Terms to Use & Know Designed to the development beginner understand the strange things D-people say, and prevent you from appearing to be a novice in the presence of your co-workers -- even if you are one	The Basics of Getting a Job as an Assistant Everyone will tell you, the hardest job to get in Hollywood is your first. After that, it's all who you know, and who people-you-know know.

WRITING	DIRECTING
I've got a Great idea An informative overview of screenwriting including a â€œhow-to-make-itâ€� program for hopeful screenwriters. New sections added frequently.	What I Really Want to do is Direct, Part I As it turns out, a director does more than point a camera and call action. Beyond the technical aspects of making a movie, what does it really take to be a director?
Ideas Finding great movie concepts and Inspiration	What I Really Want to Do is Direct: Part II -- Film School Does an aspiring director really need film school?
The Idea Hits Paper The Journey of the idea	What I Really Want to Do is Direct: Part III -- The Assistant

AGENTS AND MANAGERS	OTHER RESOURCES
Manager vs. Agents What is the difference between the two professions and will the rise of the Personal Manager capture the territory now held by the firmly entrenched Agencies?	Links to Other Resources Links to other online resources for writers, filmmakers, and industry professionals.
The Good, Bad, and Not So Pretty An Introduction to breaking into the fast moving world of Hollywood agents and managers. It can last a lifetime or end in one wrong negotiation.	FilmTracker's Encyclopedia Continually growing glossary of entertainment terms.
The Good, Bad, and Not SO Pretty, Part II A breakdown of the types of agents and their daily responsibilities.	Computer Upgrade Center Learn how to best access, view, and use the net and Filmtracker.

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