Breaking into UK Film and TV Drama: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Work in UK Film and TV Drama for New Entrants and Graduates

The book also includes unique contributions and advice from leading organisations such as AMPAS BAFTA Creative Skillset Film London and WFTV as well from Oscar and BAFTA-winning talent including Amma Asante (director A United Kingdom) Steven Hall (VFX DoP Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Rebecca OBrien (Producer I Daniel Blake).Adrian Wootton Chief Executive of the British Film Commission says: A refreshingly honest remarkably comprehensive view of the challenges opportunities and obstacles faced by those entering the UK film industry. Backed up by well-researched facts historical analysis and real insight from an array of talented professionals it is a valuable guide to this wonderful business.Lizzie Evans runner (Holby City Spectre) says: The ultimate secret weapon for anyone aspiring to work in drama. Packed full of facts and information and with interesting insights from industry pros this book will equip you with all the knowledge you need to kickstart your career (and give you tips on how to get ahead once youre in). A comprehensive guide to finding work in UK Film and TV Drama for new entrants and graduates.Includes information on...How to find work in the Film and TV Drama industryHow Prep Production and Post really worksUnderstanding the paperworkGuide to the UK job market and production companiesHow to write a brilliant CV and cover letterAdvice on networking finding jobs & building a careerPlus....10+ interviews with experienced Oscar and Bafta-winning crew50 pearls of wisdom from the best in the business (more below)100+ job titles and departments explained200+ Film and TV terms explained in our glossary250+ useful links and resourcesInsight from the people who worked on Gravity to Game of Thrones This is England to Downton Abbey Sherlock to Bond. You will find this book packed with authoritative insider knowledge from some of the very best in the businessIncludes exclusive comments and career advice from: Lord David Puttnam Producer Chariots of FireCarola Ash Director of AMPAS (The Oscars) EuropeAmanda Berry OBE Chief Executive BAFTAAlison Small Chief Executive The Production GuildDinah Caine CBE CEO Creative SkillsetAmma Asante Director BelleRoy Button Executive Vice President Warner Bros. ProductionsJacqui Taunton-Fenton Head of BBC Drama TalentJed Mercurio Writer/Director Line of DutyDebbie Vertue Head of Production Hartswood Films SherlockJohn Yorke Head of Company PicturesRebecca OBrien Producer Sixteen Films I Daniel BlakeGillian Berrie Producer Sigma Films Under the SkinSarah Greenwood Production Designer Beauty and the BeastNeil Corbould Special Effects Supervisor Saving Private RyanNigel Heath Hackenbacker Studios Downton AbbeyNicky Ball Creative England Crew & Facilities ManagerVicki Allen & Tamana Bleasedale Calltime CompanyDavid Worley Camera Operator Game of Thrones Indiana JonesAndy Lowe Gaffer PaddingtonFlora Moody Make Up & Hair Artist The Avengers: Age of UltronJames Cox Stunt performer Star Wars: The Force AwakensMark Sanger Editor Gravity