Breaking Into UK Film And TV Drama

Breaking Into UK Film and TV Drama, written by industry insider Matt Gallagher (founder of crewing website thecallsheet.co.uk) is a comprehensive guide for new entrants to the UK’s Creative industries, offering in-depth advice and practical tips on how to break into the business and build a sustainable career.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 O’Brien (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 you’re 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 O'Brien, 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 Manager Vicki 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