Film & TV
The Film and TV industry creates and distributes screen content for different audiences. It includes feature films, television programmes, documentaries, drama, comedy, factual programmes, entertainment, streaming content and online video.
This means Film and TV careers are much wider than many first expect. Acting and directing are popular but the industry also includes roles in production, writing, camera, sound, editing, lighting, costume, make-up, casting, research, location management, marketing and post-production. You could be working on a film, television series, documentary, commercial, streaming programme or online production. Building a portfolio of work and networking can be useful in entering this sector.
Example job titles in film & TV
- Production Assistant
- Producer
- Assistant Director
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Production Manager
- Camera Operator
- Camera Assistant
- Sound Recordist
- Editor
- Script Supervisor
- Casting Assistant
- Location Manager
- Production Designer
- Costume Assistant
- Make-up Artist
- Researcher
- TV Runner