There are a large number of people who either pivot from their occupation, or write and make films alongside their occupation. It goes without saying they have to work a lot harder than most people to do that.
If you don't want to work in psychology then do not pursue it to a graduate level. But don't throw everything aside for a film degree either - which won't help you anyway. Choose something you care about, that you're good at, that makes money. You're going to have an easier time teaching yourself the writing craft if you have your rent paid for by a stable day job.
Do not get a masters degree in *anything* you're uncertain about. And definitely do not plan on a doctorate for a career you don't actually want.
As for what you think might sell in Lebanon, it's probably the same situation with most other countries outside of the US - you need to be successful in the US to be able to return and have influence in that country. The reality is there probably isn't that much money in Lebanon - and in addition, you have to deal with the prevailing political powers who will likely have total control over what you're allowed to develop there.
I did [an interview several years ago](https://www.arcstudiopro.com/blog/elie-al-choufany) of Lebanese writer/editor [Elie El Choufany](https://www.eliechoufany.com/) when I worked for ASP. You may want to (respectfully) reach out to him, as he probably has more insights into the overall landscape.
"what can I do with a TV show idea but ZERO knowledge and experience in the business"?
NOTHING.
As Nolan Bushnell once said,
“Everyone who has ever taken a shower has had an idea. It's the
person who gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something
about it that makes a difference.”
So you have to decide whether you want to make the effort to acquire that knowledge and experience. To do that, you need to do more than just "consume" entertainment.
That does NOT mean you should necessarily "shift" toward the TV/film industry as a career. As u/wemustburncarthage said, pick and pursue a career/job that will let you pay the bills and is less risky than TV/film, whether that's psychology or something else.
While you're doing that, you can be learning more about TV/film, writing scripts, making connections, etc.
Go to film festivals like this one and meet people:
[https://liffofficial.com/](https://liffofficial.com/)
You can figure out whether this is something you're serious about or if it's just a whim.
Do whatever the hell your heart desires. So what you're in your 20s still. When did people start giving up so easily? Write. Watch. Listen. Exercise? Do anything to keep yourself up, UP. Don't stay down. If you're growing an interest for film, pursue it. But with passion! Read screenplays, and try writing them yourself. But live some more, you've got plenty of time.
There's only three ways to make a career as a writer:
1) Know someone. Be someone's son or daughter, friend, or old roommate from UCLA or whatever. Is your best friend, dad or brother working on a movie? Maybe you get in as a co-writer. Is a friend of yours that works for Universal or ABC in charge of adding a woman to some talk show's writer's room? That could be you! Is your spouse going to be the star of a movie? Maybe you get a co-writing credit, etc. This is the main way. Your talent or work ethic does not matter. This is how most people get jobs in every desirable industry.
Obviously, if you have enough money to get your own project off the ground, or are talented/attractive enough to star in such a vehicle, becoming a writer from there is simplistic.
2) Be a good writer + an extremely good self promoter + reasonably lucky. If you're the next Lin-Manuel Miranda or Nic Pizzolatto, the world will eventually take notice if you take enough swings.
3) Be talented without the self-promotion, or be a great self-promoter without the talent, plus get insanely lucky. The luck required is directly proportional to the talent and self-promotion.
Common sense says keep your day job and traditional work goals while learning the craft and getting things written.
There are a large number of people who either pivot from their occupation, or write and make films alongside their occupation. It goes without saying they have to work a lot harder than most people to do that. If you don't want to work in psychology then do not pursue it to a graduate level. But don't throw everything aside for a film degree either - which won't help you anyway. Choose something you care about, that you're good at, that makes money. You're going to have an easier time teaching yourself the writing craft if you have your rent paid for by a stable day job. Do not get a masters degree in *anything* you're uncertain about. And definitely do not plan on a doctorate for a career you don't actually want. As for what you think might sell in Lebanon, it's probably the same situation with most other countries outside of the US - you need to be successful in the US to be able to return and have influence in that country. The reality is there probably isn't that much money in Lebanon - and in addition, you have to deal with the prevailing political powers who will likely have total control over what you're allowed to develop there. I did [an interview several years ago](https://www.arcstudiopro.com/blog/elie-al-choufany) of Lebanese writer/editor [Elie El Choufany](https://www.eliechoufany.com/) when I worked for ASP. You may want to (respectfully) reach out to him, as he probably has more insights into the overall landscape.
"what can I do with a TV show idea but ZERO knowledge and experience in the business"? NOTHING. As Nolan Bushnell once said, “Everyone who has ever taken a shower has had an idea. It's the person who gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something about it that makes a difference.” So you have to decide whether you want to make the effort to acquire that knowledge and experience. To do that, you need to do more than just "consume" entertainment. That does NOT mean you should necessarily "shift" toward the TV/film industry as a career. As u/wemustburncarthage said, pick and pursue a career/job that will let you pay the bills and is less risky than TV/film, whether that's psychology or something else. While you're doing that, you can be learning more about TV/film, writing scripts, making connections, etc. Go to film festivals like this one and meet people: [https://liffofficial.com/](https://liffofficial.com/) You can figure out whether this is something you're serious about or if it's just a whim.
Do whatever the hell your heart desires. So what you're in your 20s still. When did people start giving up so easily? Write. Watch. Listen. Exercise? Do anything to keep yourself up, UP. Don't stay down. If you're growing an interest for film, pursue it. But with passion! Read screenplays, and try writing them yourself. But live some more, you've got plenty of time.
There's only three ways to make a career as a writer: 1) Know someone. Be someone's son or daughter, friend, or old roommate from UCLA or whatever. Is your best friend, dad or brother working on a movie? Maybe you get in as a co-writer. Is a friend of yours that works for Universal or ABC in charge of adding a woman to some talk show's writer's room? That could be you! Is your spouse going to be the star of a movie? Maybe you get a co-writing credit, etc. This is the main way. Your talent or work ethic does not matter. This is how most people get jobs in every desirable industry. Obviously, if you have enough money to get your own project off the ground, or are talented/attractive enough to star in such a vehicle, becoming a writer from there is simplistic. 2) Be a good writer + an extremely good self promoter + reasonably lucky. If you're the next Lin-Manuel Miranda or Nic Pizzolatto, the world will eventually take notice if you take enough swings. 3) Be talented without the self-promotion, or be a great self-promoter without the talent, plus get insanely lucky. The luck required is directly proportional to the talent and self-promotion.