Film Director(Complimentary)
Hey Reddit. I am currently majoring in Graphic Design, Art Studio and Minoring Art History but I want to transfer to a Film and Media Major because I have so many written stories ready to bring into life. Make my own movies and comics. Im talking about simple as a cowgirl Mom who is out to avenge her childrens death in 1900s to a genocidal supervillian who has cosmic powers in 2030s. I am two yrs of graduating with a bachelors and another two yrs if I want to persue a Masters, either in Fine Arts(plan A) or Film and Media(plan B). I wont be looking for fame or doing it for only just money. I have enjoyed animating things, made a live action music video, painting and thought maybe I can do both. Bring my characters and stories to life either in animation or live action, with digital character design and watercolor as my side hustle. My main concern is that I do want a family of my own and being in a nasty contract with a corporate industry who thinks they own you. I read other subreddits about being a Film Director or director in general that those are the cons.
I have many experience in life. I am 24 as of now until June 2026 who is in the Army National Guard for 6yrs and deployed once. Came out fine with an upgrade in 5 different Martial Arts. Got an associate degree in Media Arts in 2023 and currently not an any relationship. My focus is in college and stay in the National Guard for another 6yrs. I just hope to be a Multi Media Director either in Animation or Live Action Film or Painting Professor by 2030. Either or, I think I can manage to have a stable income by having one full time job, and a side hustle but Im worried if I begin to have a family of my own. I wont able to keep them.
Is a Film Director too competitive and worth it as of 2026?