looking for work in the movies ?

The entertainment industry is like a gigantic sea, with enough room for anybody who has creative abilities, some good talent and a will to succeed. But like all other show grounds, this one too allows survival of only the fittest.

The film and television industry provides plenty of jobs at all levels, and there is no shortcut to the top. Depending upon your competence and qualifications you may work as a PA, a grip, an electrician, a commercial production manager, an assistant cameraman, an assistant director, a creative consultant for TV series or a director or even a television producer.

However, you must remember that you must strive to be proficient in what you do, and success will follow. You need to be meticulous and well-versed with all aspects concerning your role in film production. It is a stressful job that may demand long working hours and bizarre work timings. Flexibility will prove to be a boon for the aspiring candidates.

The production business is versatile and there are many different kinds of things to work on - it could be industrial films, TV commercials, documentaries, feature films or even music videos. Quite noticeably, a lot of money is unfolded every time the camera rolls and you may get to reap the benefits either working behind or in front of the camera; that is if you're dedicated to present a picture that appeals to the audience.

Acknowledging the impact that films and television have on our daily lives, it would not be wrong to label these as cultural artefacts. With their creations inspired by a specific culture, they impersonate its reflections and, in turn, end up affecting the culture as well.

If you are aspiring for a career in film and television production, here are a few tips that might help you:

·A degree or a certificate from some reputed university might help, but it does not guarantee that you get a smooth sailing to the top of the industry. Be open to ideas and negotiations and remember that talent counts higher than degrees.

·Don't be too staunch and egoistic; not, at least, in the initial stages. Once you drop the ego hassles, you fill find many helping hands and a more amicable environment around you.

·Do not assume. Ask. Shed your fears of being labelled as dumb; ask as many questions as you feel like and do as much research as possible to know your subject well.

·Persistence and patience are two qualities that will take you a long way in film and television production. Be persistent when it comes to your goals and be patient while seeking success. Achievements will come but not always the way you predicted them. Also, you will find yourself thrown off the track many a times and there will be days when you'd be convincing yourself to quit. Do not give in to the temptation of an easy life. Meet people, arrange for work, and grab what you get, constantly assuring yourself that failure is not what you'd settle for.

·However, that does not mean that you uncomfortably continue to push in a hopeless direction. Recognize opportunity and know what work suits you. Different individuals have different aptitude. Learn from the examples set by others but do not follow them blindly.

·Always distinguish the work that you want to do from the one that you think will make you rich. You don't have to aim to be a director if its script writing that makes you happy.

·Lastly, do not let fear overshadow your aspirations.