Break Into Television and Films

Building a career in TV & Films is rewarding, challenging & entertaining but it can also be frustrating and demoralizing.

Do not enter the TV/Film industry expecting to make millions and do not expect your job to be glamorous, those days in TV/Films are well and truly over, programme budgets are tight and are only getting tighter.

Make utmost use of social networking these opportunities lead to endless possibilities. Remember working within TV/Films takes dedication, commitment and most of all, a lot of hard work.

Here are Media Managers' Top Tips to break into the worlds best industry ever ... fact!

Steps

  1. Network, Network, Network.
  2. The UK TV and film industry is still all about who you know, not what you know. Harass your friends and family for people they may know who have contacts in the TV and Film industry, and then start harassing them (stalking is not advised!). Attend as many networking events as possible to widen your social and business circle.
  3. Build a database of companies.
  4. Build a database of companies you would like to work for and contact the hiring manager on a monthly basis, email your CV ensuring you follow up with call a few days later. Keep a record of what was said in calls & emails to refer too when contacting them again.
  5. Tailor your CV to each company.
  6. Producing a generic CV and covering letter to send out to all the companies in your database is lazy and counter-productive, employers can spot a generic covering letter & CV a mile off and it will probably just end up being deleted!! Tailor each application to the employer, DO YOUR RESEARCH!
  7. Keep up to date with industry news.
  8. Read industry news on a regular basis to keep you informed on what's happening, when you are interviewed many employers will test your knowledge! Also industry papers/websites such as 'Broadcast Now' will often have information about new commissions, contact these companies and sell your talents.
  9. Don't underestimate the power of the Internet. Many people get their first big break by getting discovered by industry professionals online.
  10. Keep your chin up! There are times when you will feel deflated and dejected but just keep your chin up and keep on going. Remember every small "no" is one step closer to the big "YES"!!

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