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2. Professional Development Opportunities Within the Film Industry

 

Identify key job roles and responsibilities in the film industry

Describe the structure and interrelationships of the production department

Research:

Director, Producer, Camera Operator, Sound Recordist, Editor

Plus one of: Researcher, Art Director, Actor, Presenter

What these job roles involve

How they interrelate with one another – include a diagram to show this.

What have you learnt about the relationships between the different production departments and job roles from working on your Academy film?

 

Outline the relationship between the film industry and wider creative media sector

What areas make up the creative media sector?

Research and describe links between film and connected industries such as post production, VFX, Animation, costume and set Design and set building.

Research and describe links between film and distribution channels such as cinemas, festivals and the internet.

How could you get your own short film funded and distributed?

 

Outline the potential progression routes into the film industry and wider sector

Describe the job roles you have learnt about from your masterclasses

What potential progression routes have you found out about?

Identify the 5 key skills and qualities that you need to work in your chosen area of film or the wider creative media sector.

What opportunities for your own progression into the film industry and wider creative media sector have you found out about?