Can I make a short film and break into the film industry?

 As of January 2023 I have made a decision with the direction of the project: That being that the project in it's current state in unfinishable when I take into account the other A levels and responsibilities I have at this time. As a result I have made the decision to instead make the project a proof of concept of what the film could have been - to this end I have decided that I will instead make the project 3 fully edited scenes which I will then explain with commentary about my journey with the project as a presentation. Overall I would say this is a good course action as it both preserves the original purpose of the project (to create a portfolio) while also making it easier to finish the project and adhere to the EPQ requirements

 I have recently taken part in the filmmaking short course offered by the British Film Institute this has overall been an extremely useful experience as it has effectively been a three month crash course in all the different parts of filmmaking - from filming to editing to scriptwriting. To do this I had to shoot my own short film as well as attend QnA sessions and Masterclasses with industry professionals such as director Clio Bernard which has also helped to give me an insight into the actual working film industry, how I can enter it as well as providing me with useful contacts for the future Furthermore I will also hopefully gain an NCFE level 2 grade in Preparing To Work in The Film Industry which is a recognized qualification across the profession Overall this has been an extremely useful experience for me as it has helped me to improve my skills and knowledge in all areas of the film industry as well as make various valuable contacts - including Yen Yau: a talent executive wh...