Getting Started in the Industry in the UK?
Zach Duthie
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Getting into the industry can be extremely hard and it may seem at times impossible to break into. Check out the resources below - hopefully some of these will help in some way.
And please do comment any additional resources you think would be useful!
Useful resources to get you first Job in TV:
Getting your foot in the door -
- How to get a job in TV - TV Jobs Guide: How to Get a Job in Television - Royal Television Society (rts.org.uk)
- How to survive as a freelancer - How to survive as a freelancer - Royal Television Society (rts.org.uk)
Useful Books and Resources:
- TV Production Handbook - The TV Studio Production Handbook - Lucy Brown, Lyndsay Duthie (available on Amazon)
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People: Revised and Updated: 30th Anniversary Edition (available on Amazon)
How to present yourself for success:
Tracy Forcyth, Leadership Coach - www.fasttracktofearless.com
Industry Context
- New IFTC Tax Credit – What does it mean? - What Does the UK’s New Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) Mean for Productions? - Entertainment Partners
- Major Studio bringing Hollywood to Berkshire - Berkshire film studio brings Hollywood magic to the UK - BBC News
- Current state of the industry - Industry data and insights - BFI
- New Pact/ Bectu Agreement - Understanding the New Pact/Bectu TV Drama Agreement 2023 - Entertainment Partners (ep.com)
- What’s been produced in the UK - Made in the UK: 16 unmissable film and TV projects to look out for in 2023 | Promotion - Screen (screendaily.com)
Comment if any of these resources helped you!
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Comments
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This is a great list of resources Zach! I would add Screenskills' comprehensive overview of the different roles available in the film and TV industry (see here:
). This can be a really helpful resource for people who are just starting out and are unsure which direction they'd like to go in.1 -
Thank you, Zach, for sharing this insightful post! The included links are fantastic, and the post is extremely useful for me. I believe it will be even more helpful for someone new to the industry.
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That is a great resource, thanks Emily!
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I'm so glad you have found it useful Katherine!
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Love this!
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Thanks Jovita, hope you find it useful!
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