the hierarchy.

Unattainable unless you’re Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Christopher Nolan, or Dame Helen Mirren. These guys are the absolute professionals who have a string of Oscar nominations (or wins) up their sleeves and have been working in the entertainment industry way before you were born. They’ve helped shape the film (and sometimes) TV industries of today.

Otherwise known as the "experienced" actors. These actors have been through the "10 Year Rule" of perfecting their craft - acting, and are so great at it that everyone expects them to win the next Oscar. What makes them different from Hollywood Celebrities is the fact that they don’t have the "celebrity" label attached to them - meaning they consider themselves as "character actors". The paparazzi still follow them when given the chance, but the tabloids have high respect for them that they don't bother gossiping about their private life. Think Johnny Depp, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Steve Carell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, or Natalie Portman.

These actors are the A-Listers we all hear about. Jennifer Aniston and Clive Owen have become part of your posse, and Steven Spielberg is inviting you to his yacht in the French Riviera. The paparazzi hound you on the streets or at events where you mingle with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. You're being asked to work in movies with Leonardo DiCaprio as a co-star and Martin Scorsese as the director. You’ve made it to the absolute top of Hollywood and your fan base is massive! Actors under 25 will be under the "Young Hollywood Celebrity" banner.

Your A-List status have deemed you to be in the next generation of big named actors. Every child and teenager looks up to you and wishes to be your best friend. Much like the Hollywood Celebrities, your face is constantly plastered all over gossip magazines (if not more), you're known to start the hottest trends, and you're infamous for being the hero of your everyday teenyboppers. Here you'll find your "Teams", whether they be the actors themselves or the characters they play in blockbuster movies or TV shows (Team Edward or Jacob, anyone?). Your Hollywood award scenes include stuff like the Teen or Kids Choice Awards, MTV Movie Awards or Young Hollywood Awards.

Unlike the supporting actor, you've taken another step forward and are establishing yourself as the newest lead actor. People see you for who you are now - a good actor. Everyone is beginning to know your name and your fan base is growing every day. You're a hot commodity like the It Girl/Boy, but you've actually worked for so long now that it's hard to go back to being just a supporting actor. Big name actors are starting to know who you are too, so be sure to take advantage of that next time Graydon Carter (of Vanity Fair) invites you to the impossible-to-get-into annual Oscar After-party!

An It Girl or Boy can only happen for so long. A lot more people know who you are, can put a name to your face (or vice versa), and you'll even be followed around by a few paparazzi. You've become a hot commodity in Hollywood and casting directors want you in their audition chair for the biggest blockbuster movies. Why? Because you've become a money maker baby. However, the fire can only last so long and if you don't continue working on those big movies or making those hot connections you might dwindle back into obscurity.

Supporting actors have stepped their foot down in the entertainment industry and can even be called established. Despite appearing on screen a few times, people still won't be able to put a name to your face even if they recognise you. You have a pretty good fan base, and the opportunity to make Hollywood connections can come easier. You're liked, but not loved by the majority.

Newcomers aren't always necessarily brand new to Hollywood, but they are new to the Hollywood scene. As a newcomer to Hollywood, you've made at least one film that everyone's seen and your name is starting to get thrown at casting directors. You're beginning to get invites to social events, but none that are really relevant. If you don't continue working, you'll be easily forgotten.

Here is where everyone starts. Sure, while you may have appeared in one or two movies and shows, you haven't acquired enough recognition for people to care about who you are. However, if you start making connections and continue auditioning, and you might make it up there sooner than expected.

These group of actors aren't interested in money and fame, and are happy doing what they love doing - acting. They also enjoy the freedom in creativity that comes from shooting low budget movies, which tend to be more artsy and real life than the moneymaking commercial films. It's either that, or they refuse to go mainstream because they're too "hip". You won't see these guys unless you're at film festivals, which showcase many independent films like Sundance, Tribeca or Cannes. They appear mostly in independent films, or have minor roles in commercial films.

It's universal knowledge that these guys don't get enough credit for the massive amount of hard work and hours they put into making a movie of TV show. Their mad skills and eye for the screen is the reason why actors look so good on camera, and why these things are so compelling to watch. There's no "I" in "Team" when it comes to working on a production as people such as directors, cinematographers, editors, make-up artists, wardrobe stylists, sound people and more come together to make one powerful group.

Here is where every crew member aspires to be. This is where people know your name. They go to a movie because they know you were working on it. You are known by name by people in their homes, not just those that are in the business.

Here is where you will be when you can be hired onto a production because everyone knows you do a good job. You get to do all of the big projects and pawn off the projects you don't want to those that are under you.

Here you've been here long enough to be hired on your own merit, but not long enough yet to have made a name to be a lead. Here you'll be labeled as someones assistant. You'll do their work while they are gone and work on the smaller projects throughout the production.

You aren't new to the industry. You've been around enough for a few people to know your name, but they won't hire just alone. You get hired mainly as a standby, which means you stand around all day and help out when needed instead of being in the action.

Here is where everyone starts. Sure, while you may have worked on one or two movies and shows, you haven't acquired enough recognition for people to care about who you are. However, if you start making connections and continue working, and you might make it up there sooner than expected.

Considering the entertainment industry isn't only about actors, you can choose to have your characters be crew members (always needed!) or part of the entourage. As the site's main focus is the process of making films and TV shows and the people around it, we're staying away from things like socialites and media people. These guys aren't part of the ladder.

They focus on the business side of the industry, rather it's helping to "manage" and guide a celebrity's career or running a film studio. Examples include managers, publicists, lawyers and studio executives. Since these guys don't star in movies or TV shows (of course) they're separate from the hierarchy and don't move up the ladder like everyone else.

These are the guys who cater to celebrities to make their lives easier. Here you'll find personal assistants, security, stylists or whatever else is in a celebrity's entourage. Since these guys don't star in movies or TV shows (of course) they're separate from the hierarchy and don't move up the ladder like everyone else.