Don't major in film as filmmaking is best learned through doing projects. Use tuition funds to make your first documentary instead of film school. Learn editing, filming and producing skills. Volunteer for film productions and let employers know your goals so they see your work over time rather than just words.

1. Don’t major in film. Filmmaking is a craft that can be learned by doing. Instead of spending that $150,000 on tuition, use it to fund your first documentary. Photo credit: Flickr/DustyWrath

2. Know how to edit, film, and produce. You must be extremely nimble in how you bring value to the table. That said, you can’t do everything: kow your limits, what you stand for, and where your interests lie. Pictured: Alexis Boding

3. If you don’t have the capital to make a film, volunteer. But let your goals be known early on! Ask your employer to look at your reels and plant little seeds with a long-term view. Photo credit: thetyee.ca