I’m sure you’ve noticed that I haven’t posted any articles during the last week or so. The reason being that I was on set during that time, which I guess you can appreciate since you aren’t getting advices by someone who stays in their living room all week long and never goes on a film set. Because of my work load, I decided to change my approach to this website. I’ll be writing shorter but complete articles on well defined subject. I’m sadly too busy to work longer articles.

But when it comes to finding work, many people don’t have any idea where to look for it. In many previous articles I talked about connections and how you’ll find work with those. Now, I realized that many people out there don’t even know where to find those connections. So here are the simplest ways to find set work. Sadly, since most of you who are reading this are only starting their career, you’ll find more free work than anything else.

• School Job Board
  If you’ve graduated from a Film School, or taken the equivalent in a school, you should try to find out if your school as a job board. Many people are using those board to find students who recently graduated because they know that you have the knowledge and that you need work, free or paid. It’s probably not the best thing out there, since not too many people, except previous graduate, are aware of those but you should keep looking at those anyhow.

• Craigslist
  Very popular and very useful to anyone who wants a job. The TV or Crew section of where you’ll find pretty much every offers. Read them all, and send an email with your resume to those you’re interested in. Don’t forget to ask some questions, if you have any. Also, most small Non-Union shows will use craigslist to find crews, so keep a look for those.

• Film Commission/Office
  Wherever you are, there is an entity that regulates the Film industry. They are generally aware of everything that is happening and also have a list of the productions. With that list, you can start contacting those productions. See the article “How to be a PA” for some informations.

• Film related stores
  Most of the stores that are selling film equipment will be keeping a list of their members. Sometimes, they also keep a small job board or a space for you to promote yourself and what you do. It’s a good place to start for some contacts and information.

• Unions
  Unions are also keeping a list of the productions going on, but only unionized productions. In some unions it is possible to start working without being a member. You should check with your local unions and ask for information for more details.

• Google
  So if you don’t find anything with the previous ones, Google is a solution. Try googling your city, and different terms. I never had to use Google to find work, but if you are at this point, why not.

So here are some of the main, more obvious ways to find work. There are many others, like newspapers etc.. but you should definitely be able to find work with the listed ones. But remember, you’ll not get your idea job on your first time out. Take whatever you can get and get out there!