ASK & DISCUSS INDEX

6 years ago - Marlom Tander

Make one. Seriously, look at your resources and spec out what you can afford to shoot, then either write it (if you are a good writer) or put out a call for scripts that meet your resources.Fingers crossed for a gem.

The golden ticket here is "gripping 90 minute monologue by prisoner in a cell", but it's a hard write :-)

6 years ago - John Lubran

As Marlom suggests, one needs to be proactively creative. What that might relate to in the real world is all things to all people. The only generality is that one may arrive at any level if one carries a corresponding proof of gumption and ability with one.

I would be cynical if I were to suggest that perusing the young and eager new entrants laying out their wares before an old and accomplished production community encourages me to think that they have arrived already atthe the peak of their powers even before they've done anything. It wouldn't be the first time that someone has successfully started at the top. What one percieves as being at the top is another matter.

Colledges don't teach this stuff, although perhaps some good teachers do. Smoke and mirrors is the other half of what we do. It's not what we say or do as much as it's how we say and do it. Whether fiction or factual.

6 years ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

You're looking to start a career straight out of uni - you're in the same position as thousands of other fresh media graduates that came out this year. There are very few paid runner roles (as make no mistake, runner is where you start, degree or not) at any time, but maybe you can volunteer as an intern on somebody's shoot? You make industry contacts by working with industry people, and right now they're all busy working the busy summer season. Contact soundies, anyone you know in the camera dept, caterers, facilities companies, production coordinators, etc and see if you can get in as a volunteer/bag man. Being in the right place at the right time is far more valuable than cold calls to producers who are frankly overwhelmed with thousands of more experienced applicants for the few paid jobs that are out there. Volunteer to get experience and meet people in the actual industry, and that's how you get into the actual industry :-/

6 years ago - Adam Ethan Crow

We might be able to use a runner/production assistant on our next project we start in September - send your details over to Kashif@dittofilms.com

6 years ago - Jane Sanger

I have a feature film shoot near Orpington in Kent starting 20 July- 14 Aug. I may have some gaps I need to fill for a runner, but as John and Marlon say it’s expenses only and food. If you are interested send your cv to info@luminofilms.co.uk ASAP . Iyou don’t say what you are aiming for camera, production, design, Directing. The guys above are right you have to start at the bottom, or you make films yourself. One runner I had was pro active, easy going, never sat still, looked for jobs, didn’t mind what he did and chatted to everyone in breaks. Guess what he got 2 more jobs following that from other crew as everyone liked his work ethic.

6 years ago - Alexander Vanegas Sus

Sorry for my late reply everyone. Thank you for all your advice, I've found this really useful. I sincerely appreciate everyone's tips and help, I'll do my best to get there!