- QUESTIONS
Question 1: What is the hardest part about being someone who works in the film industry during a pandemic?
Question 2: When was the last time you worked on a production?
Question 3: How did you go about finding contract work on a production?
Question 4: Did this solution work?
Question 5: Would you do it again in regards to finding work?
The interview was conducted on Friday, February 26th, 2021. The interview was conducted with an individual who currently works in the industry, a person who I have worked on set with before. I am keeping their name private for now.
Summarized bullet points of the interviewee responses
Emotions
- Aggravated
- Lack of confidence in how they will find work,
- Desperation
Values
- Always works hard
- Always asks great questions
- Extremely Diligent
Current Solutions
- Uses their own personal network of industry professionals to acquire gigs through word of mouth
- Uses Facebook groups on Atlanta Film Production to find work
- Currently is on unemployment PUA for an extra set of income when not working, however, this method will not be permanent.
Deficiencies of Current Solutions
- Using the first two above methods can only go so far
- This will not always guarantee employment by using your personal contacts who cannot always guarantee you a gig
Typical source of advice/ knowledge
- Industry Friends
- Working Professionals
- Strong Resume
Other Information
- Needs a solution where they can look for all work in one place instead of being in the inner circle. This method will only work for so long before it becomes too much and finding work in the film industry will be slim to none.