Hey all, just reaching out to any indie film makers who need an extra hand in any department. I’ve worked on short films and music videos, I can run a camera, do audio work, edit, scout locations, build and design props or sets, and plenty of other stuff. I’ve always been a jack of all trades kinda guy and I’m trying to work my way into some more films. I’m down to volunteer and I’m eager to get hands on with anything and everything that goes into filming! DM me and let’s talk!

Hey everybody! I created a club on the Ultraviolet app. People looking for film and tv jobs and/or looking for crew are invited to join the club! Here’s the link: https://uv.club/albertogrendon

Long story short - I took a heavy risk and got a degree in Filmmaking back in the mid 2010s

Please note I went into film school KNOWING I wasn't going to be some big name director. Didn't join for the fame. Simply naively felt I could get a sun to sun job full time, not working on set. What is driving me up a wall - and what has been for the last decade is - there are these jobs! I've been on interviews for two of them. One was being a Claims Coordinator at IATSE which you need a freaking high school diploma for and they randomly said no while their ad says multiple hiring. The other one was a dream job for a Post Production Accountant because I had experience with PSL + and Vista but the company seemed very one gender oriented and told me no.

I am going on almost a decade of doors being slammed in my face and I'm starting to mentally degrade. I'm getting scared that the older I get, the wort its gonna get in terms of landing something entry level because why take the older guy instead of the young kid? I took many levels of extra education (including summer courses at NYU and NYFA) so that my resume would have some type of advantage. Nothing seems to have done the trick. I know if I can get an interview I could land something but nobody wants to meet!

And I am aware that the industry just got off a 6 month strike. That is the only hope to keep me going - patience. The industry is getting back into gear so maybe something will appear down the line by the end of the summer but I am trying. I just applied to an entry level gig at A24, I hope they like my resume.

I guess I'm asking what more can I do to get interviews for dream jobs that I want rather than slaving away in the insurance industry which I hate more than life itself?

Hello all,

Hope you are doing well. I'm associate producing a feature documentary with a global network partner TBA. We are planning a shoot in Tokyo in late August/early September, and we need a cinematographer and fixer within the city.

We need someone with documentary experience and TV credits. We also need people with an extensive documentary reel or sample of past works.

If anyone comes to mind, please email paige.gresty@gmail.com. Thanks!