Getting Work

Getting work in this business can be an extremely daunting prospect. You need to be resilient and not too fazed by rejection. There are many people trying to get work in this field and courage and perseverance are necessary.

The first thing is to get the best training you can find. There are many different college courses: media study, hairdressing and make-up, and courses in theatre costume and fashion design. They all offer a good grounding, and experience in being in a more adult environment. It is often difficult to get work before the age of twenty, as some maturity is necessary.

Time spent as a ‘runner’ with a film or TV production would be extremely useful. A runner is someone who does any little job necessary, mainly for ...

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