<p>I want to become a film director. I have had a love for film since I was in about 6th or 7th grade. I really want to become a film and video major, but I kind of want a more marketable major. I am wondering if there are any majors similar to film, but also marketable as well. I am thinking a film and video minor and some sort of major. Thanks for the help.</p>
<p>The problem with your plan is that few college graduates go directly to working as a director no matter what their major. One becomes a director through working on the creative side of the industry, it requires dedication and commitment to an often not lucrative career, especially at the start. Many jobs are short term and require flexibility. An accounting degree (extreme example) is marketable, but won’t get you any closer to directing.</p>
<p>Film is hugely lucrative if your not trying to be Steven Spielberg. Stupid viral videos on YouTube make people money now. Reality shows, documentaries, Christian films, short films, etc are finding markets and audiences they never had access to before because they had to go through a few big movie houses and major networks.</p>
<p>But how do you rise up in that business - be bolder, badder and better than everyone else in and be willing to work harder and pay your dues.</p>
<p>It sounds like you have no interest in dues paying though and like you are looking for success without sacrifice, wealth without risk and the illusion of security over the thrill of the chase. And that is ok to do.</p>
<p>If you want to be the most marketable, then you need to have marketable skills in film production and editing. If you can work and earn a living doing the technical side of the business, you will see the creative process and begin to network.</p>
<p>I would suggest going to a school that will teach you these skills in addition to screen writing and directing.</p>
<p>^— exactly!</p>
<p>The ones that I have seen that have had success in the industry are those who are “all in.” They knew film was for them and went for it with energy, enthusiasm, and dedication. Most went into something other than directing/producing, but the directors among them are working - one currently directing a feature film. But she paid her dues working in various production companies before being given the directing reins.</p>