Getting into Films and TV: How to Spot the Opportunities and Find the Best Way in - Softcover

Angell, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857039742 ISBN 13: 9781857039740

Publisher: How To Books Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

'Getting into Films and Television' provides a lively introduction to the various careers available in the film and television industries. The book offers advice on deciding which area to go into, what training is needed and how to get that first job.

About this title

About the Author

Robert Angell has many years' experience as a film, television and video producer. He was chairman of the BAFTA Short Film Award Jury and lectured on careers in film production for many years.

From the Back Cover

Getting your foot on the first rung of the ladder is difficult and competitive. With the help of a reliable source of up-to-date information, this step can be made much easier. In providing details on the structure, techniques and job specifications of the film and television industries, this book offers that help. It gives detailed descriptions of how films and television programmes are made and suggests possible starting points for those looking to work in feature films, commercials, documentaries, animation or television. It also provides extensive information about training and practical advice about where and how to set about looking for a job.

Whether you think you know exactly where your ambitions lie or whether, like many, you just know you want to be involved in some way in the business of film and television, the aim of this book is to give you a taste of the jobs available and then suggest routes that you might take to get a foothold in your chosen area.

Edition details

• Publisher: How To Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857039742
• ISBN 13: 9781857039740
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224