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Three potential job roles
I'm interested in working in the film industry and below are three job roles I've researched and I'm most interested in.

Editor - 

The Editor works closely with the Director in creating the final product. Working closely before the shooting begins and after. Picture lock is only achieved once the editor, has the approval from director and producer. The job as editor is to make sure that the story flows from beginning to end, choosing each shot editing it into a scene creating the finished film.  Scenes are shot at different times and not always in sequence, it’s the editors job to put it in sequence and create the flow of the film.  Editors usually work in a supervisory role during the subsequent music and track laying, and sound mix. Editors work long hours. Mostly employed on a freelance basis by the Producer based on experience.

Cinematographer  - DOP job role

Aka the director of photography (DP/DOP) in charge of providing the film with its unique visual look. Working with the director creating the desired look using camera angles, lighting, framing, camera movement etc. In charge of the camera crews.

Producer

They have overall control on every aspect of a film's production. Often the first person to get involved in the project, as they are in charge of bringing together and approving the whole production team. Producers are accountable for the success of the finished film and they steer the film from beginning to completion and beyond. There responsibilities carry through all 4 stages of production, often responsible for coming up with the idea for a production, or selecting a screenplay, they then must secure the rights, get all key crew members together, forming the pre-production and production team and finally raise the finances and control the budget while supervising the development process.

Also in charge of approving locations, studio hire, final script, production schedule and budget. Responsible for the production running smoothly. Producers have a legal responsibility to prepare health and safety procedures for the workplace. The Producer's ultimate responsibility is to the production company and the Executive Producers.


A few potential jobs posted at the moment associated with the above mentioned job roles,

Junior editor for Inspired Films 

Edit producer Blast Films

EDUCATION

Below are the university courses I've looked into

1. Media practice at Sussex Uni
2. Filmmaking at UWE bristol
3. Film and media at newcastle Uni
4. Film, Photography and Media at Leeds Uni
5. Film and TV Production at York
6. Moving Image at Brighton Uni

SELF EMPLOYMENT/WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance editing - mixture of paid & unpaid. I could help friends and family out with editing little videos etc for them. I could also approach smaller companies and help them with editing promotional videos.

Promote myself on an online blog/website, get contacts and job opportunities through showcasing my work. 

These are some possible work experience opportunities
BBC
Sky

APPRENTICESHIP 

I found several apprenticeships that would be suitable through gov.uk
Below are some options and the summaries of the relevant apprenticeships.