Work in Production Part One: How to Format Your Resume to Start or Upgrade Your Career in Film and T

A step-by-step how-to guide to composing a film industry standard resume for production crews, which is different from those for business, office, or sales resumes. The book includes * How to compose a great summary that will entice people to call you in for an interview * Where to display your skills and what to include to put your best foot forward * How to write out your credits and customize for different gigs * The number one thing you need to do to find your next gig * Tips for finding job leads * Cold calling scripts for approaching production companies, and what to say when you follow up on a submission * How to translate your other work experience into transferable skills * An outline of the job duties and qualifications for a bunch of key postitions * How to use LinkedIn to enhance your job finding experience * Resources, groups to join and helpful websites With its focus on entry level work in film and television, this book will be especially valuable for college students and recent film school graduates. Written by someone with 40 years in show business. * Includes a Bonus chapter on optimizing your resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to apply to listed jobs with Studios, Networks, agencies and production companies, and an introduction to analyzing a job listing, so you can find the job you love.