Fergus is a Production Buyer who has recently worked on Finding Neverland (dr: Marc Foster), Thunderbirds (Dr: Jonathon Frakes) Gosford Park (dr: Robert Altman) and Bridget Jones' Diary (dr:Sharon Maguire). He has also worked as Ken Loach's Art Director on Ae Fond Kiss, Sweet Sixteen, My Name is Joe and The Navigators amongst many others.

In your own words, briefly describe your job.

I work both as Art Director; assisting the Production Designer of a film creating their design, and Production Buyer; working with the Set Decorator and Designer sourcing props.

How did you get into the industry?

I worked briefly as a runner for a pop video company, then worked in a small video and commercials studio as a general assistant.

If you had to start again, would you do anything differently?

Not really, but I would perhaps be more career focused.

What training have you found most useful in advancing your career?

The best training for me has been working one to one with people and learning on the job.

What was the best career decision you ever made?

To take an offer to work on for my first film Raining Stones (dr: Ken Loach) and to stop working only on commercials.

What was your luckiest break?

Being given the opportunity to work on Raining Stones.

How do you keep up with developments in your field?

The best way to keep up is to keep working (easier said than done!) and most importantly, by watching other people's work.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out?

It is not glamorous and it is hard work but I wouldn't do anything else.

How has the industry changed since you first became involved in it?

It is easier to break into now but the demands are greater.

What do you see as the three most important qualities required to succeed in the industry?

Persistence. Patience. Reliability.