Career advice -Tv and film?

I've been trying to get work in the props or art dept within the Tv and Film Industry for over 5 years now. I have a fine Art degree and have been a pro photographer, I've gone through all the usuall channels, Offered to volunteer etc... There is always something against me. I'm 31 now and feel extremely frustrated at not getting anywhere... I'm beginning to think it is who you know. I'm trying to branch out with screen writing and have a great Idea for a tv drama - but not too sure how to go about it - like who to approach who to trust etc...


The other problem that is really getting me down is opportunities for ethnic minorities within the industry. I understand the whole positive discrimination thing ; But what happened to talent getting you the job or training scheme -and not origins or skin colour.


My hands are tied with this situation and as a white working class man from a northern town I have to say that the country is failing people like me. Any advise? Suggestions? - Sensible

Career advice -Tv and film?
give it up, try to find a job elsewhere. it sounds like youve wasted enough time at this pipe dream. if you dont now your gona be a bum the rest of your life.
Reply:pray on it. Whats meant to be will be. Everything happens for a reason you get a lesson and a blessing out of everything that happens to you in life. This could just be a learning experience for you while you're on your way to the top. Good luck and if you need an actor look me up.
Reply:ch5 have launched a new talent thingy, i don't know too much about it but from what i gather you send off your work in the hope that they accept it and produce it. i am sure you will get all the information you need from the channels website (also the BBC accept work from unknown artists and sometimes they will produce it, again try their website).





i have read the other replies and i don't think that you should give up on your dream, keep at it.





good luck :)





ps. make sure you copywrite your ideas if you are worried.
Reply:you could try eastender sorry (deadender) or the bill. they will employ anyone. even those who cant act.