FS FTW

Hey everyone. I've got a work related question for those on here who are into Production work or know people who are. I just graduated from Film School last month and I've been steadily trying to find some sort of work within a Production Company or Post Production House, but I'm having a lot of trouble finding something. I've sent out countless Resumes out to LA and NY and I'm just not getting shit back from anybody. So does anybody from the area or even up in Central or NOVA know of any kind of Production work??

4-BIDN

I went to film school too bro... Just so you know, no-one is going to hire you. And you can't find work at a production company unless you plan on mopping the floors or servicing the vending machines.
This is the "hard truth" about our industry, and it's main purpose is to keep people out so they always have a secure job.
My advice to you is what i started out doing, finding people in the film community and volunteering to work on sets for free, then making friends with the people who can put you on an actual payroll for a project.
I've worked for free and even paid to stay in hotels just so i could get some experience. And it's paid off. I've made a lot of connections and I'm directing my first big project in July, and it could only of been pulled off by making the connections i've made so far.
So either go the kevin smith route and fully finance your own stuff and submit them to festivals, or contact the Va film office and find out exactly which movies and shows are going to be shooting and try and get a PA spot on it or something.

Hope this helps, Good luck.

aznlyfe

Look up Illusive Media. Go in one day (looking presentable) and tell them your situation and check if they need any interns or any help at all. If you get in good with them thats your best bet. I can even call someone for you but need to post up some of your work (dont want to go out of my way for something thats not worth it). Best of luck either way though.

FS FTW

Yeahh..I mean, I already knew this coming out of school..but it's still worth a shot to search for somebody looking for an assistant or possibly better.

You've been PMed.

ufctapout

There's a guy on here that I talked to a while back that does killer music videos and alot of other video production work as well. I THINK his name is Sebastiann. He had tons of good info and he's currently in the field. Good luck! We need more artists and less people being parts of the machine.

m3f2u

What can you do?
Video Reel?

nthn Specl

The Virginia Production Alliance is having a meeting tomorrow in Norfolk at 37th and Zen. It will be both the Hampton Roads and the Richmond Chapter. Could be a good place to do some networking and get an idea of the current state of the industry from other people trying to make a living at it.

http://www.filmva.com/