its not a choice like choosing but the passion should call you.If you want to this seriously then only even try to consider it .The success ratio is less than 10% so choose wisely.its all depends on passion,determination and talent you have.If you are sure about these then you have to improve network communication with film people or try to get agents or just use you tube like social websites to showcase your work
see films career is nothing but withstanding failures even before you get a decent success .Society doesnt support you,family willnt have any confidence in you and importantly film industry doesnt care you unless you are a very gifted child
If anyone wants to build a career in films you have to be so strong and patience .May be have to wait around 5 years to 10 years to get a film direction job
Now coming to advantages
Your art will reach many people
You will have fame ,name and respect of your people
Most importantly you will be happy in your career because you did one of most difficult job in world