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I'm going to be looking at the film industry the film industry is still one of the most dominant in the creative media industry 

A1 Job Roles in the media sector 

Producers are the main overseer's of the production of a film they can usually be employed by the production and can remain exclusive to that company or they can be individual producers working on there own producers are usually the people who allocate the roles whether this be choosing the director, editing, they also have a big part in the financial side of the film producers are crucial to the film industry as they are people who keep everything in check and makes sure everything is running smoothly without producers the film industry would be very different and harder. 

Directors are the bosses of a films art and drama aspect they usually visualize the script and are able to take it from paper and make it on the screen with immense detail they are great at working in teams and coordinate the cast and crew professionally. Directors have a big influence on choosing actors and crew members such as cinematographers or editors the directors job role is a crucial one as they are a main factor of getting the project finished without them creating films would be much harder. 

Camera operators Aka "Cameramen/Women" as it says in the name are the main creators when it comes to camera work they are responsible for choosing shots and camera locations and movement they usually have film or digital cameras and are instructed by the director on what to do. There responsibilities other than shot deciding is assembling and setting up the equipment for use, planning and rehearsing scenes and being able to follow directions quickly and efficiently if a camera doesn't operator cannot perform these tasks it can have a negative impact in production whether this he delays or a poorer quality product.

Scriptwriters or more commonly knows as a screenwriter is a writer in the film and TV industry they are known for creating the original idea for a film or for tweaking an existing idea to either make it more interesting or make it fit the production style better. A good screenwriter will know what they want and also be confident they will have to be good at communicating and persuasive to get the story sold. 

Set designers are creators of the sets in the movies it's their main responsibility to ask other members of the crew like directors and costume designers what their preference is on the set for the scene to make it look accurate for example having a space ship interior for a sci fi film or a saloon for a western. A set designer also has to make sure that his or her's set looks real enough to transport the viewer out of the real world and into the world of the film. 

Location manager, the location manager handles the job of finding locations to film in this can either be scouting themselves or hiring additional people or companies to do the scouting. They need to think of financial and reality of the location thinking of the cost and permits and informing residents or the public of the shoot. The location manager handles the entire management team so if anyone in that department has an issue they go to the location manager. 

A2 Recruitment in the media sector 

In the film industry there are many ways that employees are found word of mouth and social media are two of the most common. 

Word of mouth in film there's nothing better than to get a recommendation from another creator this shows that you have some respect and if others are willing to vouch for you it show that you can be trusted in the industry obviously the higher the person recommending you the better for example if someone like Spielberg mentioned your name it would guarantee a job for you as Spielberg is known as one of the best filmmakers of all time. 

Social media, with social media being a dominant platform on the internet and it's only increasing in size the film business has taken advantage of this and decided to use it as possible way to look for new talent social media is a great way to advertise yourself, as a creator can put there work online allowing millions of people to view celebrities in other industries have done this and it has been successful. Looking at the size of social medias popularity maybe using it will be the future of advertising and recruitment in the media/film industry. 

Personal websites are another way to promote yourself and get your projects out into the open, by making a personal website and putting your work onto it again like social media your creating show reel for possibly millions of people to view your work and this increases the possibility of the chance getting seen by a studio and maybe recruited for a project they think is ideal for your skill set. 

National press. National press is another way to get your work out into the open the best way to get the attention of the press would be for example to enter your movie into a film festival and have it premiere there as there is usually sometype of journalist there covering the event so this is way to get other people to see your film. When it comes from a popular news sourxe it's even better as many people respect and pay attention to that specific program or show. 

Then there trade press starting film campaigns and broadcasting to people that's another way for employment, employment websites are another however it's unlikely that they will be any big opportunities on these. 

A3 Contracts of employment 

There are many types of employment contracts in the film industry some more common than others.

Freelance and self employment

Funding. Funding is the most common contact of employment in the film industry as most creators either have to get money themselves to make their project or its possibly to get funding by donations for example platforms like Kickstarter or Patreon where people can donate to things they seem to be interested in contributors will get rewards for doing this can be a copy of the film or meet the cast or possibly an autograph. Public funding of course isn't the only way to get funding for a movie there are also private companies like the bfi who want to get young British film director and filmmakers more recognition so there is a chance If they like your film they will fund you. Private funding is always an option however it's very risk as you are taking a massive chance and it's possible that you could pile a ton of debt on yourself it is possible for it to pay off and the film you create becomes a success however again this is a huge risk. 

Self promotion it's possible for filmmakers to self promote themselves through entering film festival Using social media or by asking other filmmakers or content creators to shout them out. 

Voluntary. Doing voluntary work is also a way into the film industry it's possible to get a job in a studio however you won't be getting paid for you work there this is also known as an internship it's most common to get these while studying at university for example you can however still apply for these. There are other voluntary work you can do in the film industry a project may need some extras for the movie or an extra hand to help out the crew these are typically common in student films or low budget productions as the more help these productions can get without having to pay helps them out massively. 

Casual labor. Casual labor is quite common in the film industry as it's mostly used for certain crew members who aren't needed everyday for example if there was a shot being filmed from a helicopter the company would need to hire a pilot who could fly a helicopter however another day they might not need to film outside and may be in the studio in this case it would be pointless having a pilot sitting around the studio when they can't be used so they would just pay them for the day and let them go and call them back up if they need them again.

Casual labor can also be applied to extras as some extras will only be needed for a day's worth of shooting and they will be paid for that day then let go sometimes with casual labor they aren't even needed for the full day and they will be let go after a few hours. This goes for crew members like assistant directors and some designers they can be used for a few days or a few hours. 

Part time and full time contacts. Full time and part time contracts are quite uncommon in the film industry it's more of a TV thing as companies usually use different Directors and crew for different projects in the film industry so for example they might one specific director to make one film and then for the sequel hire a completely different director. 

A4 finding employment opportunities

When looking to get employed in the film business there are a vide variety of techniques you can use to gather interest.

Show reels

Show reels are extremely effective to putting yourself on the map in the film industry as it shows off your previous work and how You managed to accomplish it, it shows off your best pieces you have put out over the years and they can be very effective that's why a lot people ask for a show reel as it's a strong piece of evidence that backs up your words. These can uploaded to many platforms such as personal and company websites and they can be uploaded to social media to accounts for promotion. Social media would be the stronger out of the two to upload your reel to as millions of people can publically view it where as for a website they will need to know the name of your website it's much easier to share things on social media. 

Websites

Going into more detail about promotion using the web, having a website is a great way to get your work out in the open as you can upload many different pieces of work this can be links to video or things you have been credited to you can also upload CV'S to a website this is easier for people to find out more important information about you if they are considering offering you some type of employment. One great thing about websites is you can link the work done for the client and you can also ask the client to attach feedback to the website so this will help get your website popular if you have public reviews on your website. 

CV'S

CV'S are another way people promote there selves to employers as you can include a lot CV'S you can list what your good at stuff ranging from teamwork skills and time management just for example. Experience is also a good thing to mention in your CV as you can then list what you've worked on in the past this can range from paid work to voluntary work, voluntary work makes people more interested in you as it shows you are willing to work just for the experience and gain no finance from it. Education CV'S also allow you to enter your education which makes you stand out more especially if you have university degree as having a uni degree is considered to be better than not having one. 

References 

Getting a reference from a previous client or an employer or someone like university teacher is another great way to make you look good and employable as it shows that people trust you and are willing to vouch for you this will immediately gather interest.

A5 Interview Techniques 

When doing an interview it's important that your first of all are on time to the interview if your late this negatively impact you lots another thing that is important is to dress formal don't go with a football shirt and joggers on for example that would also negatively effect you the employer may ask you to wear a certain type of clothing possibly a suit or shirt and trousers for example. 

Coming to the actual interview techniques it's important that you remain calm if possible you speak clearly and formal don't use slang otherwise this scare off your employer and you'll have a lower chance of getting employed it's important to keep eye contact with the person your speaking with as it's classed as rude if you don't and again this make the employer not want to hire you sitting with your back straight and not being slouched will also give off a good impression during your interview it's important to take all the points above seriously when applying for a job.

A6 increasing job opportunities

Increasing your job opportunities is a massive thing you have to take into account there are many ways you can make yourself stand out to employers the more positives you have the better your chances are at getting the job 

Education and training 

Having education and training always helps and can be a great way of making yourself look good to employers, for example if you wanted to be a camera operator it would be great if you had a university degree in film and camera as it shows you've been educated by people who are specialized in that specific field of work. 

Work experience 

Doing work experience is a good way to show your good for the job as it shows you have some knowledge in working in that field and that your commited and willing to learn as most work experiences are voluntary. There are many forms of work experience you can participate in these can be local so helping out maybe for your local council doing some film work or you could help out a local studio maybe a news station. National media this means that you can volunteer in your entire country, national voultary work has more options so if possible it's wise to go with this choice as in places like London for example it has many big and small film studios the smaller ones may be looking for a pair of hands Which you will get credit for when helping out. International is same however on a much bigger scake you can work in both film and TV like with the national option. 

Work shadowing 

Work shadowing is another option that would get employers interested in you as it shows that's you have experience watching a professional work and your taking in there advice and knowledge, you can do this on work experience placements or you in a job you get you may be asked to follow a certain person and take their work. Shadowing is definitely important as it's been used for years and will continue to be used and it's very effective as it lets people with a lot of experience share what they have learned with people who are passionate about the career. 

Updating your records 

Making sure that your CV is up to date stuff like your education and your past experience aswell as what skills you are strong at are good to include what makes you passionate about the career your applying for why you want to have that specific job. Having your blog with you best work, work that your the most pleased with is a good way to increase your job opportunities as it shows off your best and what are your strong points this could be with Photoshop so you could have made some film posters for example or edited some videos this could also tie into voluntary work as you could have done the editing for free. Show reels having show reels on your own personal website is a great way to have your records updated as like a blog it shows your best work and what your capable of.

A7 professional behaviour 

When working in the film industry it's important that you behave in a respectful and professional manner as it's inappropriate to do otherwise. 

Professionalism 

When in a work environment it's crucial to maintain your professionalism as it's disrespectful if you don't, make sure you keep things in your mind like time management your appearance and reliability. 

Time management is extremely important in the workplace as if you have a poor lack of time management it's going to negatively impact you and colleagues stuff like showing up late every day and not finishing work on time is not acceptable doing this will have a negative impact on you in the future. 

Personal appearance. 

It's important in the workplace to keep your person appearance intact dress smart or wear your uniform if you're work has one don't wear clothing that would not be classed as acceptable in the public eyes. 

Reliability 

Being reliable while working is a great trait to have as it shows the people in your workplace your commited to your job and your not going to let things easily distract you it also shows you can be trusted to do important tasks this can earn you respect and show your a hard worker. 

Managing own activities 

Managing your own activities is important to your work as if they clash with work it's not gonna look too good especially if it's happening constantly it would best to keep a calender or some sort of diary so you can allocate time to your work projects and then to your personal enjoyments this will result in any bad consequences you may receive for making a mistake in your work place. 

Maintaining skills 

Maintaining your skills ensures that your remain efficient in your job at your workplace as you learning about new things all the time this will prepare you for many tasks in the future of your career it's important to keep these on top all the time so you can keep up with your new tasks. 

Understanding new technology 

Learning how to use new technology is another great way of maintaining your skills as it shows your willing to learn and you can take this to your advantage as if you learn to work with newer technology you become more valuable than someone who can't use the technology your boss may even ask you to teach others on how to use it if they see you that you understand it Learning to use new technology gives you the advantage in your personal life and your work as you have just added a new skill you've learned.