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Hi,

I’ve already had 3 days work experience at BBC radio Norfolk. I want to try and get something, anything, on television production. I am an aspiring Film Director, and have made lots of short movies myself. I’m currently writing a feature-length script also. Where can I start? I don’t care if it’s making tea and coffee or clearing up trash - if it’s behind the scenes of the set, I’ll do it..!

Have a look here http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom it’s the BB C’s opportunities site…not only for writers but also many ops for young film makers, directors and producers….Channel 4 also have regular opportunity’s to submit stuff but the BBC is the best…."Writersroom" is a department in itself…dedicated to finding and assisting new talent get their careers off the ground.

Describe some of the generative forces that moved television production from the lives studios of New York to the film studios of Hollywood.

the climate of the west was much better than back east in relation to live tv plus they already had film studios that could easily be converted to tv shows

i want to go to college and do and NQ in tv production but i dont know what i will get out of this i really want to have a career working behind the scenes of the tv sets organising and arranging stuff looks so funn : )

There are actually more jobs behind the scenes in the entertainment industry than there are in front of the camera. You’re looking at the correct first step. Make sure that, while you study, you do a work placement in a TV studio. That will make or break your ability to get your first job when you’re ready.

Its very difficult to get any kind of job in that industry without connections. If he is just starting out tell him to do as many internships as possible to learn skills and get connections. get a copy of the hollywood creative directory and mail or fax to companies he would like to intern for with a cover letter indicating his interest interning for them and a resume. Also look for events where you can talk to industry professionals. The pay is low at first most of the time and alot of work is freelance so he might have to be looking for a job alot. Some people do make it though and have a career but most people end up doing other things or going back to school for a different career.

even though I’m not an established writer.

Absolutely yes.

I’m currently at college, and am doing my UCAS application, however, I’m not sure what course to apply for…
I was decided on Television Production until something crossed my mind the other day.
In television, I think the thing that I’d want to go into the most is/are TV Series - such as Ugly Betty, Doctor Who, etc.
Although, yes, they are broadcasted on Television, are they not technically ‘films’ if that makes sense?
I know that Television involves documentaries, etc, which is fine, but as I said, mainly focused on TV series…
So based on this fact alone, are TV series technically films and should I therefore study Film Production?
Thanks.

Series like Ugly Betty are classed as comedy/drama and are definitely television programmes. If you choose to do film production you probably would be studying feature films that are released in cinemas as opposed to things like Ugly Betty.
Television production would focus on things that are shown on television such as soaps, documentaries, sitcoms e.c.t and would probably be more in tune with what you want to do.
If both courses feature production modules I would imagine they would be very similar as you would be learning basic production skills. Check out what the courses teach to see what interests you the most.

I’m currently at college, and am doing my UCAS application, however, I’m not sure what course to apply for…
I was decided on Television Production until something crossed my mind the other day.
In television, I think the thing that I’d want to go into the most is/are TV Series - such as Ugly Betty, Doctor Who, etc.
Although, yes, they are broadcasted on Television, are they not technically ‘films’ if that makes sense?
I know that Television involves documentaries, etc, which is fine, but as I said, mainly focused on TV series…
So based on this fact alone, are TV series technically films and should I therefore study Film Production?
Thanks.

Series like Ugly Betty are classed as comedy/drama and are definitely television programmes. If you choose to do film production you probably would be studying feature films that are released in cinemas as opposed to things like Ugly Betty.
Television production would focus on things that are shown on television such as soaps, documentaries, sitcoms e.c.t and would probably be more in tune with what you want to do.
If both courses feature production modules I would imagine they would be very similar as you would be learning basic production skills. Check out what the courses teach to see what interests you the most.

I know Southern Star and Grundy..

do you know anymore?

Found these for you to check out:
http://www.kftv.com/product-country-655-AUS.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Television_production_companies_of_Australia

channel 4, five, bbc

both independant & the BBC

Press shift then f2