1. What sort of jobs can you come across in
the film industry?
Have you ever dreamed of directing your very own film? The position of a director
is very important and it is the driving creative force in a film's production. In order
to succeed in this position, you will need to build successful relationship with
production, technical and creative team to sure the production will run smooth.
Working with the scriptwriters will help you visualise and structure the scenes.
Once you become a director, you main duties are to help other production
members who are working on casting, script editing and shot composition. They
will need the guidance and your opinions on their ideas for the film. Directors are
ultimately liable as to whether a film succeeds or fails in the market.
own production company and
then on he started producing
his very own films. Going
couple of years forward, he
gone onto produce many films
and film documentaries which
many people have found very
inspirational.
Sir
Richard
Attenborough is a man
that many people look up
Sir Richard Attenborough to and aspire to be like
was born in Cambridge him.
England. Before he began his
film career he was a member
of the marriage Guidance
Council and an academic
administrator
at
the
Emmanuel College. He began
his film career by becoming a
deserting sailor for the film In
which We Serve. From then
on, he has been starred in
many films from London
Belongs to Me, Morning
Departure and Brighton Rock.
In the late 1950s, Mr
Attenborough created his
David Lynch is a famous American
director who has worked with
many notable people in the
industry. He attended many arts
schools during his youth in dodgy
areas of Philadelphia. With all his
hard work and dedication, David
went onto director his first film
Eraserhead. He started making one
film to another, as he directed the
film Elephant Head. David’s hard
work and determination was
recognised and then created 4
films in the space of 6 years; Wild
at Heart, Twin Peaks and On the
Air.
2. Sofia Coppola is one of the most successful
and influential female directors in the US.
She went on to pursue a career in acting
during her youth and she made
appearances in many great films The
Godfather, and The Godfather Part ΙΙΙ.
Sofia has also helped her father by taking
part in some of his films, which include;
The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, The Cotton
Club and Peggy Sue Got Married. Mrs
Coppola has taken part in some of the
most popular films, but she keen to start
directing her own films just like her dad.
Creative – Hair & Make-up (Pre-Production)
Just like the props and costume section of the department, hair &
make-up involves a lot of creativity. If you have always had an interest
in fashion, why not go out and pursue your dream. Hair & Make-up jobs
may sound very straightforward and gaining, as much experience is
imperative. Once you have become an established hair & make-u artist,
you will have to ensure that all performers look suitable and look
good in front of cameras. In a way, it is a great opportunity for you to
experiment your ideas or by working according to a specific brief.
Normally, make-up artist’s work on there own or work with other
members of the production, but it depends on the production.
People in the
Industry
Cher Coulter is a British celebrity make-up stylist and
fashion designer. According to the Huffington Post
Newspaper, they have described Cher as ‘one of the most
dynamic names in fashion and celebrity styling of the past
decade. Possessing an extraordinary sense of chic and
internationally renowned reputation for forward thinking
style, Cher’s singular talent has made an indelible mark on
the world of fashion’. Cher studied at Central St.Martin’s
University and first started off as dresser in fashion shows.
From then on she has become on of the most exciting
stylists to come out of the UK.
Penny Lovell, like Cher
Coulter, she is one of the
best make-up artist and
stylist around. Mrs Lovell
started working in a trendy
clothing boutique and she
realised that she had good
fashion knowledge and a
natural talent.She is much
older than Cher, and you
know she is very
experienced; some of the
most famous celebrities
in Emma Watson,
Rose Byrne, Mary
Elizabeth Winstead
and Taylor Schilling.
As well as being an
experienced make-up
artist, she was born
and raised as a
Londoner.
It’s Bella Hethcote! Penny Lovell has
established a good relationship with
her client Bella Heathcote.
3. Technical – Lighting Operator (Pre-production)
Now, do you feel you are physically up for tough mandatory responsibilities? Becoming a
lighting technician is by not of all means easy and you have to be ready for any tough
challenges. This job role is one of the most pivotal jobs you can get in any film production.
You will be expected to set lights according to the scene/location and then you will receive
help from experienced electricians. While you work in this job role, the director of the film
will give you the guidance as to how he wants the lights. Some of your responsibilities
include; running electrical cables and getting the correct brightness from the light. Are you
ready for the heavy lifting and workload?
People in the industry
Bernie Davis – Going back many years, Bernie Davis was
attending a lighting course to become an official lighting
operator. After the lighting course, he became a freelance
some years ago and now dedicated himself to lighting OB
events and performances including the Royal Variety, the
Proms and the Royal Wedding.
Lee Allen – Mr Lee Allen is a very experienced
moving light operator who became a BBC
staff LD a few years ago, according to his
friend Martin Kempton. Currently, he is now
freelance and rapidly building a list of
satisfied clients. With all of the experienced
gathered through his time as a lighting
operator, Lee has the capabilities of stepping
in for people.
Nigel Catmur - Nigel is one of the highestregarded moving light operators in the
UK. He has also worked as LD on a few series
and has much theatre experience. He
combined the two when he recently lit the
Royal Variety Performance
4. Financial – Financial Controller
As reported by the Charter Selection, all financial controllers supervise the day-today activities of the finance team and ensure the companies finance function is
organised and efficient and produces accurate financial and management accounts.
People in the industry
Dan Hillsdon, the Financial Controller on studying finance
at university. According to ‘was Applying to the course and
leaving work in an area that was completely different and
have a new challenge. My greatest satisfaction is starting off
at the beginning of the production process when we have the
script and the budget and being involved in the development
process. I love this job because I am always working with
different departments, people and at different levels.
Donald H. Walker, an American international, is a
man who is very versatile. He is an established
financial controller, as well as being an experienced
production manager. He is best known for his
financial work for mangy great films like The
Avengers, 2012 and Sweeney Todd: The Demon
Barber of Fleet Street. Currently, Mr Walker is
working on the up-coming film The Avengers: Age of
Ultron.
5. Administrative – Film Production Assistant
Are you the sort of person who likes working with
people and very organised? Well if both descriptions
apply to you, then you should try getting the job role
of being a Film Production Assistant. Some of your
day-to-day duties include supporting the director and
all the departments of the department team. Most
importantly, your job is to look after all the
administrative and organisational tasks, as this will
ensure the whole production is run professionally.
Many production companies look for people who are
very enthusiastic, a good learner and have previous
experience in this job role.
People in the
Industry
Rosie Coker – A young talent
that is predicted to be one of
the best production
managers in the future, is
Rosie Coker. She is currently
the production Assistant at
for Harry Potter. You may
have heard on the news, that
bother Rosie Coker and
Daniel Radcliffe have been
dating for a period of time.
Future couple!? Daniel Radcliffe seen
with Rosie Coker in October 2012
Shawn Afradi – She has
worked with Twilight
since the day it started.
The reason for working
with the Twilight set is
because she loves
movies that are
thrilling and exciting.
6. Organisational – Health and Safety Advisor
Are you the sort of people to put people ahead of you, in terms of risky situations? Well
the job role of a Health and Safety Advisor requires you to cover all health & safety and
risk assessment responsibilities within the production. As you may know that all
responsibilities hang on the shoulders of the director, but are there to put some pressure
off him/her. If an accident were to occur, you may have to consult the paramedics if
something serious were to happen. So, making sure that all insurance policies are filled
out will be very important. The following statement will include all of the information
The statement of all health and safety policies is:
To provide adequate control of any health and safety risks arising from work activities while
rigging/fine lighting, rehearsing, recording or transmitting live.
To consult with all other self-employed persons, contractors and members of production teams
on matters affecting their or my health and safety.
To provide and maintain safe equipment where this is supplied to the production.
To provide information, instruction and supervision for myself and all other self-employed
persons, contractors and staff who work with me.
To ensure that all other self-employed persons, contractors and persons who work with
me are competent to do their tasks.
To prevent accidents and cases of work related ill health.
To maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
To review and revise this policy as necessary at regular intervals.
To keep up to date with current safety legislation that might affect me and to renew my CRISP
passport at three-year intervals.
People in the industry
David Deane, an established health and safety
advisor and he is well-recognised. He first
started off as with health and safety while
working at the Group Station Commander in
the fire and rescue section. After this job, he
then went onto work at Eon Productions as a
health and safety advisor. Mr Deane is still
currently working at Eon Productions and he
is now looking to employ many more people.
