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2017 03 16 film and tv careers talk
Transcript of 2017 03 16 film and tv careers talk
INTRODUCTION
The Grierson Trust commemorates the pioneering Scottish documentary maker John Grierson: the man widely regarded as the father of the documentary.
Each year, The Trust celebrates the best documentary filmmaking from Britain and around the world with the British Documentary Awards - more fondly known as The Griersons - as well as encouraging young filmmakers though its outreach and education schemes.
GRIERSON DOCLAB In partnership with Bertha DocHouse
A national new entrant scheme for 12 trainees aged 18-25
-4 Day training residential-Attendance of Sheffield Doc/Fest with full industry pass-Two week paid placement with production company-Shoot/Edit Weekend-Industry mentor-Ongoing bespoke support-Invitations to Grierson events and those of partners
OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES • Support fresh voices and new talent• Increase the talent pool from which industry can connect with• Breakdown barriers to entry• Support industry’s effort to be more diverse in its fullest sense
SUPPORTERS 2017
TIMELINE 2017• Tues 4 April, 5pm - closing date for applications• Thurs 20 April - notified shortlisted group• Thurs 27 April - selection day (Birmingham)• Fri 28 April - notified of place on DocLab• Sun 21 to Thurs 25 May - DocLab (Birmingham)• Fri 9 - Mon 12 June - attend Sheffield Doc/Fest• Fri 29 Sept - Sun 1 Oct - shoot/edit weekend
(Birmingham)
• Watch a wide range of factual programmes on different platforms
• Do your research• Think beyond school and the classroom• Show us your passion• Check your application and CV. Then
check it again
TIPS FOR APPLYING
What drives you?
What’s with the Purple Cow?
The Bigger Picture
Creative Industries Strategy 2014
What we associate with feature films
What we probably don’t imagine
Skills needed by the film industry
• In-demand roles• Production Manager• 1st, 2nd & 3rd ADs• Costume Supervisors• Steadicam• DITs• Digital asset
management• Studio management• Script supervisors• 3D Rigging
• Priority skills• Make-up in HD• Wig application• Period hair• Prosthetics• Sound recording• Editing 3D• Pre-visualisation
Genres
•News/current affairs•Factual/Factual Entertainment/Entertainment•Drama/Comedy•Post Production•Children’s TV Production•High end TV drama
https://creativeskillset.org/assets/0001/8052/The_Full_Picture_-_The_Demand_for_Skills_in_UK_TV_Production.pdf
Television Industry Skills
https://creativeskillset.org/assets/0001/8052/The_Full_Picture_-_The_Demand_for_Skills_in_UK_TV_Production.pdf
https://creativeskillset.org/assets/0001/8052/The_Full_Picture_-_The_Demand_for_Skills_in_UK_TV_Production.pdf
Skill Shortages• Editors with editorial
knowledge and experience (edit producing), rather than basic technical competencies (craft editing).
• Production Managers or Production Coordinators
• Edit Support or Edit Assistant
https://creativeskillset.org/assets/0001/8052/The_Full_Picture_-_The_Demand_for_Skills_in_UK_TV_Production.pdf
Examples of technology impacting on film/TV
• Cloud and collaborative workflows
• Media management• Drone cameras• VR/AR• Go Pros• 3D printing
Source of image: CosProp http://www.cosprop.com/
Stages of making a film
Careers in Film Primary
Thinking Outside of the Box Production accountants to make sure films come
in on budget (maths)
Production designers (art, design, architecture) to define and create every visual aspect of a film
Producers (law, business studies, maths) to develop projects, find the finance and pull the different players together
Script supervisors (English) to ensure that there is continuity in the script
Riggers and carpenters (construction) to build sets
DIT or digital imaging technicians (ICT, computer science, physics/STEM), to back up the camera and sound files, checking for technical errors
Compositors (STEM, art, computer science), to put together all the various layers of computer generated images in visual effects
design accounted for £131 million of services exported in 201110.
Award Winning VFX (visual effects)
The Skills ShortageUK National Shortage Occupation ListRelates to jobs under Tier 2 of the new five-tier system.
If the job is on the shortage occupation list then an employer can offer the job to an overseas person without having first fulfilled the Resident Labour Market Test by advertising the vacancy in the UK. The list is current at 14 November, 2011 but is subject to change at any time..
Producers and directors in the following roles within visual effects and 2D / 3D computer animation for film, television or video games: 2D supervisor, 3D supervisor, computer graphics supervisor, producer, production manager, technical director, visual effects supervisor.
Graphic Designers roles within visual effects and 2D / 3D computer animation for film, television or video games: compositing artist, matte painter, modeller, rigger, stereo artist, texture artist
Routes InHistorically most of those entering the industry come in as university or private institute graduates but, as it's a young industry compared to the others in the creative industries, new entry routes are emerging.
Creative Skillset Tick that shows that degree courses are industry accredited. Runners don't tend to need any specific qualifications, but basic maths and English skills are recommended, along with a showreel or portfolio of work.
Apprenticeships are also now available.
Elysium, thanks to TriStar Pictures, a contributor to the Skills Investment Fund
• Scientific • Technical• Engineering• Artistic• Maths
= Stunning scenes and effects
VFX is STEAM Driven
VFX is spreading
Film TelevisionGames VR/AREventsArchitectureScience/Medicine
Image courtesy of Double Negative VFX, © Property of Warner Bros
Developing a Portfolio
The Foundry – VFX SoftwarePixologic Sculptris – VFX Software
Blender – 3D AnimationAutodesk – 3D tools, Maya, AutoCAD, 3DS
MaxLightworks – Editing Software
Merida – it’s all in the hair!
© Courtesy of Disney-Pixar
Creating the hair and a wet dress
© Courtesy of Disney-Pixar
Getting noticed
Who are you?
What are your skills?
What are you passionate about?
What’s your BRAND?
Are you resilient?
What Employers WantPersonal attributes•A positive attitude: a ‘can do’ approach, good work ethic and willingness to learn•Good personal presentation •Honesty and integrity•Reliability•Timekeeping and personal organisation•Team working, collaboration and co-operation•Flexibility•Commercial awareness and customer focus Skills •Communication – oral and written•Numeracy•Computer literacy/IT skills.
What skills do you need?
• Has a film related degree• First aid certificate• Can speak foreign
languages• Has made a short film• Has a driving license• Has a university degree
https://stephenfollows.com/how-to-find-a-job-in-film-and-tv/
Ranked in order according to employers
1. Has a driving license2. Has a university degree3. Has made a short film4. Can speak foreign
languages5. Has a film related degree6. First aid certificate
Creative Skillset
• BBC Academy• FDA• Creative Choices /CCS• UK Film Export• Creative England
• The Network• 4Talent• BBC Writers Room• Broadcast• Televisual• So You Want to Work in
TV• The TV Collective• The Sky Academy• The Grierson Trust
Television
Action Plan
Share the Plan
Final Thoughts
1. Be resilient2. Be bold3. Do a Skills audit4. Always double check grammar &
spelling!!5. Research, Research & Research!!6. Don’t be a MEDIA WANNABE!7. Be prepared for opportunities – 90
second pitch 8. Work out how to convey your
passion
CONTACT DETAILS
Twitter: @griersontrust@yenyau
Website: http://www.griersontrust.org/