Breaking into UK Film & TV Drama

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 industry


How Prep, Production, and Post really works


Understanding the paperwork


Guide to the UK job market and production companies


How to write a brilliant CV and cover letter


Advice on networking, finding jobs & building a career





Plus....


10+ interviews with experienced Oscar and Bafta-winning crew


50 'pearls of wisdom' from the best in the business (more below)


100+ job titles and departments explained


200+ Film and TV terms explained in our glossary


250+ useful links and resources





Insight 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 business





Includes exclusive comments and career advice from:





Lord David Puttnam, Producer, Chariots of Fire


Carola Ash, Director of AMPAS (The Oscars) Europe


Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive, BAFTA


Alison Small, Chief Executive, The Production Guild


Dinah Caine CBE, CEO, Creative Skillset


Amma Asante, Director, Belle


Roy Button, Executive Vice President, Warner Bros. Productions


Jacqui Taunton-Fenton, Head of BBC Drama Talent


Jed Mercurio, Writer/Director, Line of Duty


Debbie Vertue, Head of Production, Hartswood Films, Sherlock


John Yorke Head of Company Pictures


Rebecca O'Brien, Producer, Sixteen Films, I, Daniel Blake


Gillian Berrie, Producer, Sigma Films, Under the Skin


Sarah Greenwood, Production Designer, Beauty and the Beast


Neil Corbould, Special Effects Supervisor Saving Private Ryan