text: is there anything i can do to help me get into the film industry as a director? i have a script i'm working on right now, i have recently finished a feature length comedy, and i have a fairly large back log of short films, class work, and commercials.  it's my life's dream to become a real director like orson welles, david lynch, or sam raimi. getting into the film industry is not an easy.  you will need to determine your own strategy.  some people creat short films and enter them into competitions with the hope of some one seeing them.  some write scripts and seek financing.  my strategy is to start with a video podcast (www.danandstan.com).  it gives me exposure, lots of feedback, and a portfolio if you will.  it is my hope i can use this to get finance to make a larger budget film.  just make sure you like creating the films and can get off your butt to do it.