The Catch 22 of life

What is the deal with needing experience to get into the field of your dreams, but then needing a job to get that experience? Why do you need 3 years, or 5 years, or even 10 years? Couldn't they just settle for 1 year, or 6 months, especially if it is a repitious job? I was looking in the local paper this weekend, because I am in the pursuit of a new job...I've been a secretary before, it is a very easy job. I saw most of them needing years of experience. WHY?!?! You file, answer phones, deal with customer service, etc...it's not that hard to learn.
My whole dream is to be able to film "mini documentaries" for the Travel Channel. How awesome would it be if I could travel the world filming the 10 best beaches in Hawaii, most haunted places in the US, the greatest hotels....*sigh*. So, in order to make my dream a reality, I checked out thier website, thier job site. I need 3 years, 5 years, experience plus my BA...Which isn't too bad, but aren't I already developing that experience with my classes? I'm filming a documentary at this very moment in one of my classes!
I think the biggest problem in this world is that it (that being "making it") requires connections. It's all about who you know, and unfortunately, who you blow. Should it not be about your talent?? I'm not saying that I'm the greatest film maker in the world, but I shouldn't have to sacrifice my morals for a chance at using it.
So, tomorrow, it will be back to the newspaper to find another job...and with wishful thinking, I'll get a job in my field...but we'll see.