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Author	Gonzo1888
Comment	Not at all man, I graduated in 2015. Worked here and there on a few productions on and off between then and 2019 before I called it quits. I think it took me about 6 months to get my first gig and that was only like 3 days work. If you want to make your own films, you know like write/direct or just direct then make sure the work you produce is of the highest quality man, get that reel polished for future funding opportunities. If you get offered any work while your there, take it. No matter what it is. Take it! Work hard and stay familiar with whoever you worked with. These people will be key when you finish. During your course work explore as many different roles in the industry you can, if you find something you really like then stick with it. Work on all your classmates projects as that specific role and make becoming one of those roles as your primary focus. You’ll still have to start as a runner but you can work your way up to it. If you want to work in the camera department speak to those guys on set when you get a chance, wanna be a grip? Talk to the grips. Props, talk to those guys. From my experience, unless your making your own films. You don’t want to be a Jack of all trades, you want to be a master at one so you can get steady consistent work. Most importantly man, if you haven’t already. GET YOUR FUCKING DRIVING LICENSE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE. It will help you MASSIVELY when looking for work as a runner. Again dude, good luck!
Reddit Link	https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/15wcmsm/does_anyone_here_know_anything_about_the_sae/jx0dwux/
Created	Sun 20th Aug 2023 4:54pm
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Not at all man, I graduated in 2015. Worked here and there on a few productions on and off between then and 2019 before I called it quits. I think it took me about 6 months to get my first gig and that was only like 3 days work.

If you want to make your own films, you know like write/direct or just direct then make sure the work you produce is of the highest quality man, get that reel polished for future funding opportunities.

If you get offered any work while your there, take it. No matter what it is. Take it! Work hard and stay familiar with whoever you worked with. These people will be key when you finish.

During your course work explore as many different roles in the industry you can, if you find something you really like then stick with it. Work on all your classmates projects as that specific role and make becoming one of those roles as your primary focus. You’ll still have to start as a runner but you can work your way up to it. If you want to work in the camera department speak to those guys on set when you get a chance, wanna be a grip? Talk to the grips. Props, talk to those guys.

From my experience, unless your making your own films. You don’t want to be a Jack of all trades, you want to be a master at one so you can get steady consistent work.

Most importantly man, if you haven’t already. GET YOUR FUCKING DRIVING LICENSE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE. It will help you MASSIVELY when looking for work as a runner.

Again dude, good luck!