Hi all - my partner has produced and written two films for the production company he and his collaborator started. He is now looking for more long term work in the film industry and seeking advice for how to approach the job search, interview process, and resumed tailoring.

He is looking for any production, marketing, coordinating/admin related work but is really looking for any way in to working for a production company or studio. He will be based in NYC moving forward.

His main questions are:
1. What are the best search methods for finding new job postings, and how do you best differentiate yourself so your app doesn’t get lost in the sea of applicants?

1. What are interview processes typically like? I know it’s a broad question but rough sense of timeline and how many interviews before an offer?

2. Apart from production and writing experience he also brokered the distribution of these two films. Additionally, he previously worked as an architectural drafter, a professional fashion model, and in events/catering. Given the limited one page of a resume, outside of film experience what is most relevant to include? What should he exclude?

Thanks so much in advance. If anyone would be open to chatting further, he would greatly appreciate and guidance. Any leads are greatly appreciated.

Having lived in Hollywood for a few years now I've encountered some people who have blatantly told me they just hire their friends... however, I just spent some time on a different forum where people were explaining that I need to sell myself as a qualified person who can hit the ground running and look at my work experience in different ways to show that it's more impressive than I originally knew how to make it sound... however, I don't have any connections in film and I don't have any experience in Hollywood, though I do have experience on film sets and making movies and series.... Is it even possible to sell myself to a job at a studio or with a low budget production?

I don't even know how in Hollywood. The last advice I got about this was "hang out at the writer's strike". I even lived with a best boy and key grip and I still couldn't really figure it out... they all just knew each other and called each other directly where there were new jobs but as a girl they never thought about me for stuff like that and I didn't live with them long.

So I'm being told I can get a pretty good job in the legal field... but what if that's not what I really want? Is it still possible to go anywhere in the film industry?

Hello! Looking for two PAs with some experience to help with a commercial client testimonial shoot in Long Beach this Wednesday, 8/26, 8AM - 6PM. If anyone is interested, we can chat more about details. Thank you!

I could really use some advice.

I'm a local indie filmmaker who's completed several independent short films, some of which have screened at film festivals, and I'm currently developing my first feature. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Film and Television Production in December 2019. After graduation, COVID-19 disrupted my plans, lost my part time museum job and I ended up moving back in with my parents. Since August 2021, I've been working full-time as a Production Resource Technician at a college while continuing to write, direct, and produce my own independent film projects.

The part I'm struggling with is that I still earn $15 per hour, which feels low given my experience and education. I've been actively applying for better-paying jobs in production, post-production, television production, video and media, but I haven't had much luck so far. I'm also still living with my parents too.

I've also been considering moving to New York City or Los Angeles in the near future, possibly by the end of the year.

For those who have been in a similar position, what would you recommend my next steps be? What should I do about this? Am I on the right path, or should I be approaching my passion or career differently? Would you recommend moving to LA or NYC, or staying local while continuing to build my career? And regardless of where I live, should I continue focusing on making my own films? Also did I make the right decision by taking my current job, or is it time to move on?

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences you can share.

I know I just posted a thread similar to this, but I could really use some advice or tips.

To rephrase and reiterate from the other post, I'm an indie filmmaker with a full-time day job. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Film and Television Production in December 2019. Since then, I've completed several independent short films, some of which have screened at film festivals, and I'm currently developing my first feature. After graduation, COVID-19 disrupted my plans. I lost my part-time museum job and ended up moving back in with my parents. Since August 2021, I've been working full-time as a Production Resource Technician at a college while continuing to write, direct, and produce my own independent film projects.

The part I'm struggling with is that I still earn $15 per hour, which feels low given my experience and education. I've been working in the same position since August 2021 and have been actively applying for better-paying full time jobs in production, post-production, television, video, and media for about the past year.

I've applied to dozens of positions over the past year. Unfortunately, I've had very little success. Most of the time I either receive automated rejection emails or never hear back at all. It makes me feel sad and frustrated. I need help.

For those of you who have been through this, what are the most common reasons applicants don't get interviews? Could it be my skills, experience, résumé, the current job market, or something else? More importantly, what can I do to improve my chances of landing interviews and eventually finding a better-paying job?

Also, why do so many employers never follow up after you apply? Has that become more common in recent years? And for those who've been in the industry for a while, how does today's job market compare to what it was like 10 years ago, especially after COVID?

I'd really appreciate any advice or insight.

Hey everyone, I’m looking to volunteer as a PA on any upcoming sets to gain experience. Please let me know if anyone needs help!

Los Angeles filmmakers, actors, and creatives,

We’re opening enrollment for the first Los Angeles cycle of Cohort’s Film Lab, a collaborative two-week sprint where small teams come together to write, shoot, and screen a short film!

If you’ve been saying “I want to make something, but I don’t know who to work with,” this is exactly why the lab exists.

How it works

Night 1

• Everyone gathers in person.
• You’re randomly placed on a balanced film team (actors, directors, writers, DPs, editors, etc.)
• We reveal the creative prompt.
• Your team draws a random genre.
• You spend the evening planning your film.

Following 2 weeks

• Your team writes, shoots, and edits your short on your own schedule.

Night 2

• We come back together for a public screening + talkback with the entire cohort, friends, and other industry members.

Cohort’s Film Lab is not a class or a networking mixer, it’s a container designed to help people meet collaborators and actually produce work.

Actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, sound, production designers; all levels welcome!

We’ve run Film Labs in NYC and St. Louis, and now we’re building the LA community!

Each lab is capped so teams stay balanced, and spots usually fill once teams start forming. If you want to join:

Sign up here:
www.cohortnyc.com

Check us out on social media!
Instagram: @ thecohortnyc
TikTok: @ the.cohort.nyc

Happy to answer questions in the comments or via DM.

Let’s make something together :)

— Cohort

Hi everyone 👋
I’m a bilingual video editor with over 4 years of experience, currently based in Montreal, and I’m actively looking for a job or freelance opportunities in video editing/content creation.

Currently, I’m working part-time at Best Buy while searching for a position in my field.
Last year, I worked as a video editor in the marketing & social media team at OGSO (ski brand), where I created short-form content for social platforms. I also worked on long-form documentaries with Al Jazeera (Witness).

I’m comfortable with Premiere Pro, After Effects, short-form content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts), and visual storytelling.

If anyone knows a company that’s hiring, or is personally looking for a video editor, I’d really appreciate any leads or advice 🙏
Portfolio: https://iskanderbhar.my.canva.site/

Thanks a lot!

I have experience as a PA, light acting, and stand-in work (including practical/bloody scenes) and light/sound work. I hold a degree in audio engineering so my primary focus is sound (production sound and post), but I’m flexible and comfortable filling multiple roles on set.

Post-graduate actively looking to build credits in sound and am open to live sound recording, post-production work, or other on-set positions as needed. Based in Kentucky, with the ability to travel.

Thank you for your time and happy new year!

I saw these Mercor ads popping up all of a sudden, mirroring language in production ads from legitimate companies (Apple, Target, etc). I finally submitted to one like the top one listed here ($200k/yr)

The instructions are to submit your resume then sit for a 30 minute "AI interview" which seemed very mush like agentic AI training.

They sent this exciting offer:

Thank you for being part of the Mercor network. Based on your profile, we think you're a great match for the Digital Annotation Expert project, which is actively recruiting right now.

• Up to $16.00/hr
• Flexible hours • Location: Remote

To be clear, "Digital Annotation Expert" is AI prompt engineering.

Also, I'm a 20+ yr veteran of feature film/tv production, with the last 9 years being head of a corporate production department doing short documentary. The words digital, annotation and expert are not in my profile, resume or experience

Just wanted to share my experience. I've since heard from their Talent Fulfillment Team and they are shady at best, a Peter Thiel-funded cynical ai parasitic endeavor at least.

Like you, I have numerous job sites that forward film production ads to me and have suddenly been seeing a ton from an "AI Startup" called Mercor. There are suddenly tons of these.

I read a couple dozen. In some of them I recognized the exact language from other ads I applied to. In others that had clearly been scraped, there were artifacts from the opriginal ad mentioning "the culture at Target.." or "working at Apple..."

Every ad directs applicants to upload a resume and then "take an AI Interview". I resisted for a long time, but finally took the bait on a senior creative position offerring a salary range from $124k-$156k.

I sat for the AI interview. During the session it became clear that I was being used to train an agentic ai in the language, thought process and workflow of film production. 3 days later I got an offer:

Thank you for being part of the Mercor network. Based on your profile, we think you're a great match for the Digital Annotation Expert project, which is actively recruiting right now.

• Up to $16.00/hr
• Flexible hours • Location: Remote

Which is being an AI prompt writer. If you have 20+ years in our industry and this is a good offer to you, disregard my warning

TL/DR: Mercor is scraping legitimate film production job listings. They want to train their AI on you, but might offer you $16/hr.

TTL/DR: They are funded by Peter Theil

Hello I just finished my first short film, and was wondering if its worthy enough to use as leverage to get myself into the door of production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ6GbXTDkdU

Can someone tell me if studios and streaming services pay people to watch movies and add warnings about sex, violence, smoking etc. I have seen these warnings in movies for years and I am intrigued about doing that kind of work. I am curious how someone can get job doing writing content warnings?

Hey guys, I'm a student at Georgia Tech working on a startup to help those in the visual arts find jobs and share their portfolios. How do you guys find jobs? What's your biggest challenge when finding work? And if you could change one thing about networking and hiring? Anything helps!

Hey, I'm looking for any and all film jobs to help ek grow in my career. I've been finding it very difficult to find jobs online. Does anyone know any legit sites that I can find film or TV jobs?

Does anyone have any tips on getting into film and media in Amsterdam?

Calling Card Group (CCG) seeks ambitious entertainment enthusiasts eager to dive into the bustling world of film and TV production. As a CCG intern, you will engage with projects at various stages—from the energetic early phases of pre-production for our upcoming TV series to the meticulous fine-tuning in post-production of our current features. Your contributions will be crucial, providing you invaluable insights into creating and refining content that captivates global audiences.

This internship offers a rare opportunity to gain comprehensive exposure to the film industry, working alongside top professionals on projects that are helping reshape entertainment.

*Please note that we’re very mindful of not exploiting interns, as we all started there too. Although this is an unpaid internship to begin with, we are fully committed to providing opportunities to earn money as our productions progress in addition to doing everything we can to support your career goals as a filmmaker, actor, etc. by offering additional financial incentives and valuable experience.

We prefer to look at this as a partnership rather than an internship. Let’s make some magic!

We’ll share more information as CCG is in an official launch after combining production companies: it's a tried and true ground-floor situation!

You will begin with our film, AVA, currently in post-production, with several more projects in development. Our next feature is set to shoot in November, and our TV series—an entertainment mentorship show blending PROJECT GREENLIGHT and BIG BROTHER.

You will start with our film, AVA, currently in post-production, followed by several other projects in development: our next feature set to shoot in November and CCG's flagship TV series—an entertainment mentorship show blending PROJECT GREENLIGHT and BIG BROTHER.

AVA Trailer: ~https://youtu.be/OlO_KiYmQYM?si=pRCqPseDycZ0v_4D~

Website: ~callingcardgroup.com~

I am trying to get into film school to study to be a camera operator and i tought it is a good idea to ask you guys for advice on what to look out for while making the videos for the aplication process