Bestselling author, Og Mandino, once said, "Obstacles are necessary for success because in sales, as in all major careers, victory comes only after much struggle and countless defeats" ("Career Quotes"). Not everything will go smoothly in life .A person may not get the most desired job right away.He or she may have to work for it.One particular job he/she is referring to is the television and film industry.Many people starting out in the business find it difficult to get their foot in the door he television and film industry is considered difficult to penetrate because finding work means knowing people in the industry, not everyone has the same chances of finding a job and people's expectations are high. One of the reasons why the television and film industry is considered difficult to break into is because getting a job means knowing someone. Ryan E. Walters got his first job as a cinematographer from a client of the bank he worked for. He developed a relationship with that manufacturing company customer. Once the relationship had evolved enough, Walters asked to be part of their internship program. They said yes and that was how Walters got his first job. Walters continues to use this strategy, stating that “each new opportunity has come through the relationships I have built” (Walters). In these situations, a relationship isn't always about being friends. Barbara Doyle, film production coordinator, explains that “relationships aren't about friendship, they're about history” (Doyle). Members of the television and film industry hire people they have worked with before. This way, they know how to e...... half of the paper ......w. February 22, 2014."Career Quotes." Clever quote. Xplore. Network. April 04, 2014.Doyle, Barbara. “The six things you need to know to make it in the film industry.” IndieWire. Network. April 4, 2014. Hare, Breeanna. "Hollywood's Moneymakers: The Highest-Paid Stars of 2013." CNN. Cable News Network, November 20, 2013. Web. April 7, 2014."How to Get Started in Film." Film Connection Film Institute How to get started with film commentary. Network. 04 April 2014.Luzi, Evan. “7 Unrealistic Expectations About Film Industry Jobs.” The Black and the Blue. Network. 07 April 2014."The six things you need to know to make it in the film industry." IndieWire. Network. April 04, 2014. Walters, Ryan E. “The 2 Things You Need to Know to Get Into the Film Industry.” Tutorials and Tips from Ryan E. Walters. Network. April 07, 2014.Zurko, Nicholas. "Gender inequality in cinema". New York Film Academy Film School Blog. Network. 07 April. 2014.