MC Prussian Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Yes, I'm looking for a job in the film industry in Europe. I'll be back home in a few weeks. It's a rather nerve-racking transition period, tellya. With the help of Jay and Kerry, a fellow Scouser student at Vancouver Film School VFS, I've contacted a few British Film Production Companies, inquiring about a job: - Baby Cow Productions, Manchester (Steve Coogan): No vacancies (I actually sent the mail to Steve's wife (?), Heather, but she was so nice to hand it over to an assistant, which resulted in a short and very formal reply) - Flechette, Glasgow, Scotland - 421 Productions - Brickwall Films Ltd, London - Nik Jaw Films, Wrecsam, Wales - One-Six Productions, London - Vertigo Films, London ITV is short of jobs, so does Channel 4 and talkbackthames doesn't even state their E-Mail address on their website (!!). Two other TV stations in Switzerland have responded with a "no current vacancies" to my job inquiry and out of the 12 mails I sent to Swiss Film Production Companies, 6 have replied and apologized for not being able to offer any work this Summer/Autumn. Jeez, this is really ***ing me off. Hope the remaining companies get back to me with some more cheerful news. I'll also contact some more people in Germany and - if necessary - Austria (!!!). Is it recommended to send out blind working requests or is this rather unheard of in the U.K.? And how likely is it for British Companies to employ workers from outside the U.K.? Does anybody know some more companies I could send my CV to? Jay? Anybody else?
Jay Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Try these Swiss!! British Film Institute this site looks like it could be pretty usefull as well!! Talent Circle Good Luck by the way
Thracian Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Is that making films or taking part? From what I'm told there's loads of work to be had if you've got a big chopper - but I'm not sure if that was for making editorial cuts or for other reasons.
macbeth Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Is that making films or taking part? From what I'm told there's loads of work to be had if you've got a big chopper - but I'm not sure if that was for making editorial cuts or for other reasons. if he's got a big helicopter , i'm sure ther would be plenty of aerial work for him
Finnegan Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Wrecsam? Sure you don't mean Wrexham? And how many Swiss place names could you spell perfectly were he to spout a list of them for you?
Dellyjo Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Alex, hope the info I gave you on the uni's up here was of use to you, sorry I couldn't give meuch more than I did.
MC Prussian Posted 3 June 2006 Author Posted 3 June 2006 Wrecsam? Sure you don't mean Wrexham? If you want to go into the Welsh vs. English spelling debate, that's alright. Whatever. It's just the name that NikJaw has on their website.
MC Prussian Posted 3 June 2006 Author Posted 3 June 2006 Alex, hope the info I gave you on the uni's up here was of use to you, sorry I couldn't give meuch more than I did. No problemo, any help is greatly appreciated.
MC Prussian Posted 3 June 2006 Author Posted 3 June 2006 Is that making films or taking part? From what I'm told there's loads of work to be had if you've got a big chopper - but I'm not sure if that was for making editorial cuts or for other reasons. I'm just looking for work in either Switzerland, Germany or the U.K. Where exactly doesn't matter, as I'd appreciate any working experience (preferrably a few months on one or two productions/series or as an assistant in a production office). Canada and the States are tough and there's only three choices: a) You marry b) You work under the table c) You apply for a Green Card The U.K. and Canada have special agreements under the Commonwealth laws and it's a bit easier for people from both sides to get a job in the other country, unlike for Swiss peeps like me...
Finnegan Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 If you want to go into the Welsh vs. English spelling debate, that's alright. Not really a debate, if you're speaking English it's sort of weird to use the traditional spellings. Even I wouldn't, really. Mainly as point of reference - if I said I used to live near Pen Y Bont everyone's just going to be confused.
Dellyjo Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Canada and the States are tough and there's only three choices: a) You marry b) You work under the table c) You apply for a Green Card You work under the table?? Exactly what kind of films are looking at alex??
The People's Hero Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 And how many Swiss place names could you spell perfectly were he to spout a list of them for you? Clearly intended to help... if you're going to send a job application or something of that sort to somewhere I'd imagine that spelling their address correctly is probably advisable. I'm not applying for jobs in Switzerland. Anyway, I was just trying to help.
The People's Hero Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 If you want to go into the Welsh vs. English spelling debate, that's alright. Whatever. It's just the name that NikJaw has on their website. Ok mate. Was just trying to help you out. If it's on their website, who are we to argue? Best of luck with it anyway!
Knighton Matt Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Are we talking rude movies here? The kind Cat Burger pays nightly to watch??
The People's Hero Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Are we talking rude movies here? The kind Cat Burger pays nightly to watch?? There are other kinds of movies?
Knighton Matt Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 There are other kinds of movies? So I've heard! I wonder if Swiss has the right, ahem...attributes to star in such movies?
The People's Hero Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 I reckon he could do the dodgy dubbing over the top of British porn flicks for the ever growing Swiss Porn Film Market. Has neutral ever been so sexy? Seriously though - I jest.
Knighton Matt Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 I reckon he could do the dodgy dubbing over the top of British porn flicks for the ever growing Swiss Porn Film Market. Has neutral ever been so sexy? Seriously though - I jest. What a job that would be! Faking it has never been so well paid!
The People's Hero Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 What a job that would be! Faking it has never been so well paid! True! My girlfriend is paid awfully and she has to fake it everytime I'm lucky enough to have a fumble. OLE!
Knighton Matt Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 True! My girlfriend is paid awfully and she has to fake it everytime I'm lucky enough to have a fumble. OLE! Wahey! Are you a selfish lover mate?
The People's Hero Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Wahey! Are you a selfish lover mate? I'm a lover of all animals but yeah many types of fish really do it for me! Poor.
Knighton Matt Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 I'm a lover of all animals but yeah many types of fish really do it for me! Poor. Always thought you were a man who was into his muscles/mussels rather than his clams. OLE!
The People's Hero Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Well funny story... went to a seafood restaurant/bar last night and pulled a muscle/mussell! OLE! (Again - poor)
Knighton Matt Posted 3 June 2006 Posted 3 June 2006 Well funny story... went to a seafood restaurant/bar last night and pulled a muscle/mussell! OLE! (Again - poor) Random...
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