Career Interests
Whilst I have always had an interest in film, I believe that
it’s only been within more recent years that I’ve developed a bigger
appreciation and understanding for the making of it and how much hard work goes
into creating a film. While working on my own film pieces and undertaking
different jobs, I began to reaise some of the challenges that came with each
position. However, I realised that the task I was best skilled at was not so
much the technical side of film-making, (e.g. lighting, sound), but rather the
planning for the film itself. I came to this realisation after noticing that I
had a talent for scriptwriting and directing and thoroughly enjoyed working in
both these job-roles, quickly gaining interest in these jobs in particular.
Qualifications and
Skills Needed
When working independently on film projects, as I have been
doing, al that is required is your skills for the task in order to e a
scriptwriter or director. However, when I attempt to apply for either of these
jobs professionally I will need previous experience in the profession of some
kind. I will also require a specific set of academic qualifications, including
a diploma/degree in a relevant form of study in order to apply for these types
of media roles. Whilst I must also obtain at least a C grade in English
Language, I am in with a better chance of finding work in these media sectors
if I have a higher grade in English education.
Work Experience
Opportunities
Minor film companies are often looking for people to aid
them in their film projects in which I could volunteer for the task. I could
also consider sending my ideas to Warp Films, a Sheffield
based film company, and apply to work with them on upcoming projects. Even if I
am unsuccessful in receiving any work from them, it will still count as
experience and I may still gain important recommendations and/or feedback from
them on how I to get work with other hiring film companies.
I can also see online if anyone is hiring in the film
industry, checking websites that specialise in the subject and notify when
potential opportunities may be open.
Lastly, I could always offer my film services online for
people who may wish to contact me to film at weddings or other similar events.
Whilst this isn't the line of film work I would like to go down, it will
provide me with experience which will benefit me in the future while looking
for more ideal film work.
Higher Education
Courses and Funding
To my understanding, I should be supported financially to
study Film and/or Creative Writing through accessible student loans.
Personal Plan
Whilst I would like to immediately get started in working in the film industry, I feel that I lack the full understand and skill that is need to be employed for such work. Therefore, I believe I would be better working my way up to career opportunities by first starting by studying the subjects to enhance my knowledge of the best ways to work as a director or film-maker. Furthermore, Sheffield Hallam University would be able to cater me, provide me with equipment and and the information I'd need to know and, on top of that, support me financially. Due to having already studying media and worked in creating short movies, I would already have a relative understanding of what to expect from film-making when starting at university and be able to use this to my advantage as my education of the subject continues.
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