Success Stories in Film
Filmmaking is a competitive business. It takes passion, commitment and talent to succeed, and a little friendly advice at the right time can come in handy too.
We've interviewed dozens of professionals who have built a career in the industry and asked them how they did it, what they think about their jobs, and what advice they have for people trying to break in now. And we've also tracked down ten of the most established UK film companies and asked them the secret of their success.
Amanda Boyle - Director - CAST OFFs
Four years ago Amanda Boyle was working in development for a producer at Working Title Films. After being picked as a 'star of tomorrow' by Screen International, Amanda, who had been making her own films on the side for a while, realised she had to finally take the plunge and focus on directing.
Read MoreInside Pictures participants meet LA Industry
This week participants on the Skillset-funded training scheme Inside Pictures are off to Los Angeles to meet some of the key players in Hollywood.
Read MoreGuiding Lights
Guiding Lights, launched by Skillset and Brighton based training provider Lighthouse, pairs established film industry practitioners with 26 of the hottest new talents in the UK for 12 months of mentoring, advice and support.
Read MorePaul Cave - Camera Operator
A camera operator's job is to look through the camera to compose and film the shot
Read MoreRebekah Gilbertson - Film Futures Beneficiary
Skillset's Film Futures bursary scheme was introduced to allow targeted grades and fields to attend short courses, masterclasses and conferences in priority areas such as business skills, new technologies and health and safety. First time feature producer Rebekah Gilbertson received a bursary from the scheme to attend the Screen International UK Film Finance Summit in October 2005.
Read MoreJodi Smith - Editor
Essentially, a film editor's job is to assemble all the footage taken during a shoot into a seamless end product
Read MoreEmmet Cahill - Skillset Film Futures Beneficiary
Emmet Cahill has upgraded his skills as a grip by obtaining the recently introduced HSE Scuba qualification. This qualification is a requirement for any commercial diving activity in the UK and a must have in the Film industry for all members of stunt or camera teams working under water.
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