Reading Time: 6 minutes Firstly, a TV runner is the most basic entry-level job role in the industry. On set you will be a general dogsbody, helping out when needed and doing all of those little jobs no one else wants to do. It might seem like grunt work (and for the most part it is) but this role
Reading Time: 4 minutes Should I go to film school? This seems to be a question many young filmmakers ask themselves and there’s plenty of different opinions on the subject. Firstly, going to film school is definitely not a necessity, especially in today’s world where you can shoot and edit a film on your phone. Everyone’s path is different
Reading Time: 6 minutes In this article we break down various different film set jobs and how they relate to other departments. Teamwork makes the dreamwork, and filmmaking at heart is a collaborative art. That is to say, if you want to make a film you’re going to need a film crew. And with so many film set jobs
Reading Time: 4 minutes In this article, you will learn about five popular choices for entry-level film jobs. Regardless of what job role you want you can begin your career in any of the following roles. Also with new technology you now have more work route options. Such as YouTube which could be seen as an alternative film career.
Reading Time: 4 minutes In this article we breakdown 6 ways to find work experience in Film and TV in detail. Just how do you get your first big break? As you likely know it is especially difficult to find professional training in the overly competitive world of film. So many filmmakers start their careers by working on indie
Reading Time: 4 minutes In this article we look at basic film set etiquette throughout a normal days filming. Student and independent film sets are a fun place to start your film career. However, when you progress to more professional productions you will find that the work ethic and on set etiquette can be a lot stricter than you
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s easy to get sucked into the filmmaking dream. Filmmaking is a highly creative career, there is potential for fortune and even fame. However, making the leap from dream to reality is hard. The reality is that the film industry is very tough, it will take a lot of time and hard work to make
Reading Time: 4 minutes Your filmmaker CV plays an important role in acquiring jobs in the film industry. A lot of filmmakers believe that they don’t need a CV. This has been proven wrong throughout my career. Not only do you need a CV to apply to jobs online. On professional productions, the Producer will ask to see your
Reading Time: 4 minutes This is what to expect when pursuing a career in film. Working in the film industry is more than a job it’s a lifestyle choice. So far during my career, I have worked on an estimated 50 films. At first, this was short films and low budgets but then I started to find paid work
Reading Time: 4 minutes In this following article, you will learn about how to find film crew work on major studio productions. How major productions hire their staff is different from that of independent films. This article will look at the hiring process, how to find the right contacts and apply to high budget film jobs. How Do I
