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Jobs in Film
Actor, Background
Be in front of the camera: background acting gets your foot in the door to explore careers
Assistant Director
A leader on set, ADs ensure the project is on time, the cast and crew are safe, and the vision for the film comes to be.
Casting Associate
Casting professionals connect actors and directors, like film matchmakers, to find the right people to play a role.
Cinematographer/DP
Leader of teams that ensure the director's vision comes to life through images, sharp focus, lighting, framing and more.
Costume/Wardrobe
Costumes tell a story about a character. The wardrobe team weaves their talent into the overall effort to tell stories through film.
Graphic Designer
From vintage prop recreations to branding an entire retail shop for a movie, art and graphic design skills are in demand for film sets.
Key Grip
Creativity, responsibility, and teamwork. Grips are the lifeblood of life on set, and no movie would get done without them!
Make-up Artist
Make-up artists most often enhance the look of an actor or on-screen talent. But, specialists also know how to manipulate color, light and the interplay with a camera to get a unique or compelling look.
Producer
A team leader and organizer extraordinaire, producers assemble the team, plan out the day and make projects possible by blending creative and collaborative skills.
Production Assistant
Production assistants are the starting point for almost all careers on set, and provide an invaluable learning experience!
Sound/Audio
Audio is one of the essential pillars for film and television production. Much like editing, if you have an interest in music you could find a fit in the audio field.
