I think I want to work in telly…
…but I don’t know where to start. Jude Winstanley has compiled the definitive set of resources to get you going.
The National Youth Film Academy (NYFA).
“I would not recommend the NYFA to anyone who is looking to improve their skill set in the film industry”. Do not waste your money on these “courses”. A lot of people give their reasons here.
Thinking about a career in the screen industries?
Have you been thinking about a career in the screen industries but don’t know where to start?
Are you interested in working in Film?
No experience? No contacts? No worries – here’s a great place to start. “Set Ready is a training and employment programme that supports the next generation of film and tv talent as they take their first steps into production and on to set.”
How Much Should I Be Paid?
We thought it would be a good idea to show the minimum you should be paid per hour. Find out about the National Minimum Wage rate for your age, internships, apprenticeships, holiday pay entitlement and what to do if you are not being paid it! Rates are updated every April 1st.
Cover Email Tips
When emailing your CV as per the instructions on an advert, please ensure you do a cover email with it. With an average of 40+ applications for most jobs we publish, you need to give yourself the best chance of being considered for the post the employer has advertised. This starts with your cover email.
CV Writing Tips
If you are finding it difficult to write your CV for the TV/Film production industry – here are some starting tips of what to include. It is written by TV professionals and employers and widely accepted as the best way to present yourself and be successful.
Talking Lens Productions (Raza Mallal)and New Leaf Productions (Faisal Ahmad).
A Producer who did all he could to avoid paying the minimum wage - until a court stepped in…
Companies offering Work Experience Schemes.
Lizzie Evans has compiled a list of companies who offer specific work experience schemes. Here it is.
But I have no experience!
Here’s what an employer in the industry has to say about what she looks for in a CV when she is hiring runners…
How to get a TV Production Running job with no previous experience.
Starting out in TV can be incredibly daunting. Finding a job within the TV world can feel completely unattainable when viewing the industry as a television fanatic. A simple guide by Beth Bacon, guest writer for The Watercooler.
Using Your Car For Business.
If you use your car for business, here’s what you have to know.
Using your vehicle for work: are you covered?
Important information for anyone who uses their own vehicle for production work.
Runners’ pay – what should you ask for and should you ask for more?
How to have the tricky conversation about the rate.
How to move your TV job application to the top of the pile.
A top employer on the Facebook Runner’s group has come up with some golden advice to help you move your application up that list, from being a candidate for the bin to being a top of the pile prospect.
Want to work in TV and thinking of going to University first?
If so, and you’re looking at TV/Film/Media courses, here are the 12 questions you should be asking on Open Day.
Why Runners should keep to the one page CV rule.
It is often suggested that Runners should keep their CVs down to one page. Here are 5 reasons why this is a good rule to follow