WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Author Christopher S. Mahan began his film and TV career in 1984 as a teen actor. At age 24, Mahan began his career as a crew person for Turner Sports. At 25 he landed a three-year position on the TV series In the Heat of the Night. Additionally, TAKE ONE offers you 240 of years of film and TV industry employment experience from people like Shane Mahan, co-owner of Legacy Effects, The Terminator, Jurassic Park and Iron Man. Matt Maiellaro creator of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Matt Winston Co-Founder of Stan Winston School of Creature Effects, Emmy winner Frank Galline and many more incredible film and TV professionals. TAKE ONE is written to help you start working now in the entertainment industry without a costly film degree. TAKE ONE debunks many film industry employment Myths. To further help you, you are given Action Tips and Action Steps to help you further navigate the industry employment process. See you on the set!