Unit 11 - Preparing for progression in Creative Media Production
Task one –
PRODUCTION MANAGER – STUDY
In the future my job role that I aim for in the industry is being a production manager, the production manager is in charge of being responsible for helping to plan, organise, coordinate and control the production.
You need key skills such as:-
The most important thing you need is experience of working on previous productions to be able to be the production manager on a new one, the best way to do this is working your way up from the bottom of the job list to the top where the production manager is. This would include working your way up from jobs such as a runner when you are just doing jobs for other people to being a head of department to eventually being the production manager and being in charge of the production.
Task two –
UCAS Personal Statement –
Matthew Hooton
Personal Statement
From a young age I have always been interested in all aspects of media, I find it amazing how the world is changed and shaped by the media every day. From studying my diploma in Film & TV production for the last two years, I have found this is where my interest in media lies. I have always had a passion to create media for people to view, Film & TV production has been the key to helping me do this and hopefully keep doing it as a career.
My current interests in my studies are the management side of TV production, I have enjoyed roles on set such as production co-ordinator and 1st assistant director. I enjoy these roles as I believe I have the skills to do them well one of them being having the ability to control a team efficiently without coming across as overbearing.
On my most recent project, which was an on location period drama, I have taken upon the role of production co-ordinator, this entails controlling a crew and cast of over 40 people and making sure that the production runs smoothly and too a strict time schedule. I have enjoyed this role so far as I have a passion for management and I feel like it has really challenged me to achieve the best.
I have gained work experience in my area of film & TV production through the work I have done for my production company UFilms Productions, this is a production company that I run with other members of my course, we make content such as music videos and wedding videos and products for paying clients which gives me the experience I need to work for a production company. From running this company, I have made final products such as a full music video for a local band and planned and shot a wedding film for a client.
From my time on my college course, I have made many media products such as my own short film and documentary. From making these projects I have gained experience in different areas of filmmaking.
I also have a part-time job working for a retail company named ‘Marks & Spencer’, this job has given me great experience working in a team, communication skills with talking to customers and also time management.
My interests outside of media include ballroom & Latin dancing, I compete on a nationwide level and have won first place nationwide titles in my past.
My goal is to attend university to get the skills and more importantly the experience needed to make it in the film & TV industry.
Progression so far –
So far I have taken steps to try and progress into the industry, steps such as coming to the end of my two year course of studying film and TV at Stockton Riverside College, and applying to study a film and tv production degree at university, I have attended open days for university’s such as Teesside, Leeds, and Salford to get a taste of what they offer and which one I should attend.
I have also created a showreel which showcases my best work which I can show to future university’s and employers to show what I can do.
Applying for roles in film and tv –
If I were to apply for the above job post I would talk about the following,
How my skills are able to make me lead a team with confidence, Being organised and keeping things to schedule and budget and being good at working in large teams.
I would talk about my experience on pervious projects such as A Christmas Carol which was a large on-location period drama project.
Task three –
Media CV –
Matthew Hooton
74 New Road
Billingham
TS23 1DR
Phone NO. – 07852588529
matthewhooton1@hotmail.com
I am a team player who is proactive and professional. I can lead a team without coming across as bossy which is a key skill to have in the media industry. I am a friendly and approachable individual with a good personality, I have the drive and determination to achieve a positive outcome.
Experience –
Stockton Riverside College (2018-Present)
Director, Producer & Editor
After recently producing and creating my own short film ‘UNFOLLOWED’, a short about a girl living inside the world of social media.
I learnt many skills from being the onset director and editor. This project taught me how to lead a film crew, plan and pitch a product and also work under pressure.
- Situation Comedy https://youtu.be/M8HcDDNn6UM
1st Assistant AD
My role for situation comedy was 1st assistant director. I created shooting schedules, planned locations and dealt with paperwork such as release forms and daily production reports.
- Advertising https://youtu.be/_zy4aPveYJs
Director & Editor
On this project I created a Christmas advertisement for a retailer. We had to work from a brief so the client got the product that they wanted, I planned the shooting days, worked the camera and edited the footage together. I learnt about audience and how to sell to them.
Producer, Camera Man & Editor
This Project gave me an insight on what it takes to create a storytelling documentary. I followed SRC’s musical theatre department on their journey of creating their end of year show. I had over 100 hours of footage and created a 35-minute documentary showing the behind the scenes of the department. I learnt about the codes and conventions of the documentary genre and what it takes to create one.
Producer, Camera Man & Editor
The Oscars Rundown was all about creating a studio based daytime show to give the audience a rundown on what’s happening at the academy awards. I learnt about working in a multi-cam studio environment and making sure shows broadcast on time.
Production Co-ordinator, 1st Assistant Director, Marketing Manager
This was my biggest project to date, it included over 4 weeks of planning and three weeks of on location shooting to create a 40-minute period drama short film.
This gave me huge amounts of experience of directing a large crew, dressing sets to fit the time period and editing large amounts of footage together.
UFILMS (2018-2020)
A big part of my experience of working in the film & tv industry is from working for our student run production company UFILMS.
This job has given me key industry skills on running a business, marketing on social media and also planning shoots.
- Music Video (Neon Waves – You’ll be fine)
My role was to operate one of the cameras and also help with planning the shoot.
- Wedding Video
I planned the crew and production paper work needed to shoot a wedding video, this was an important job as this was someone’s wedding that they wanted to be captured by us. I planned the shoot so that the crew could go and shoot on the day.
This taught me professional practise skills, communication skills with clients and working to a brief.
Education -
Stockton Riverside College – UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Film & TV Production (2018-2020)
I am currently attending further education at Stockton Riverside College to study a UAL extended diploma in Film & Television, I am looking forward to using the skills I have gained while studying in a job role within the Film & TV industry. While studying my UAL qualification I have gained many skills and valuable experiences which I can adapt and use in a professional job role. Skills include:-
· Leadership
· Adhering to deadlines and rules
· Flexibility
· Time management
· Critical Thinking/ Decision making
· Tech Skills (Camera Operating & Editing)
University of Salford – BA (hons) in TV & Radio Production
I am hoping to progress to study my degree in TV & Radio Production at the university of Salford in September 2020.
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I enjoy all aspects of film & TV but I have lent towards directing, producing and editing as my more specialised areas. In recent projects I have took upon the role of director and editor, this gave me the experience to lead a team on set. I also enjoy editing, I have great computer skills which helps me to edit footage together and add effects quickly and efficiently.
References –
Kelly Fairhurst – Film & TV Lector – Stockton Riverside College
kelly.fairhurst@stockton.ac.uk
Showreel –
Work Experience –
Ufilms –
- Music Video (Neon Waves – You’ll be fine)
My role was to operate one of the cameras and also help with planning the shoot.
- Wedding Video
I planned the crew and production paper work needed to shoot a wedding video, this was an important job as this was someone’s wedding that they wanted to be captured by us. I planned the shoot so that the crew could go and shoot on the day.
This taught me professional practise skills, communication skills with clients and working to a brief.
- Induction show
Me and the UFilms team filmed a performance show at college which gave us experience in filming live shows and performances.
BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend –
Me and a couple other members of my course attended a talk and lecture at Teesside Uni, where BBC Radio 1 talked about the big weekend festival they were hosting in our hometown, this gave us a chance to ask questions and learn about what it takes to do live broadcasting from an event.
Task Four –
New ways to showcase yourself in the industry,
One of the ways I can do this is by creating a linked in, it can showcase my previous work and make me visible to future employer’s.
I also have my college YouTube account that I can use to show my work, this account holds all my work from documents to short films and music videos.
This is an easy way for someone who is interested to see what I had worked on or made so far to see what I have created.
