Getting Started in the Industry in the UK?
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!
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.
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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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