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Film Jobs – the AD Department

May 18, 2021 RobynC

The AD Department is the organizational lynchpin of the entire production process. It is the AD department that ensures anything…

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Posted in: Film and Theater Jobs Filed under: assistant director, film production, First AD, production, production assistant, second AD

Interview – Assistant Director and educator, Diana Trejo

June 4, 2020 RobynC

I’m so happy to be able to feature someone working below-the-line as an AD, although Diana is also the coordinator…

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Posted in: Interviews Filed under: assistant director, below-the-line, production

LEE Filters new catalog is a fantastic resource

April 29, 2017 RobynC

“Think LEE”, the new LEE Filters catalog is a gorgeous compendium, not just of their products, but also wonderful information…

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Posted in: Blog, Books and resources Filed under: creativity, film, lighting design, production, television, theater

How to Follow Up on a Sent Resume

April 21, 2017 RobynC

Calling the production office to follow up on a resume was always my least favorite part of the process. I…

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Posted in: Career Advice Filed under: career advice, film business, film production, interview, job applications, job seeking, production, Résumés, tips

Divide your credits by media, not department

April 8, 2017 RobynC

I always recommend dividing your resume credits up by type of project rather than department. That is how I write…

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Posted in: Career Advice Filed under: advice, entry level, networking, production, production assistant, Résumés, television

Interview: Producer Ron Singer

November 18, 2014 RobynC

  My friend Ron Singer of That’s Hollywood has been working as a UPM, Line Producer, Post Production Supervisor and…

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Posted in: Interviews Filed under: advice, career, film business, interview, job search, production, Résumés

Don’t Make These Common Cover Letter Mistakes!

February 26, 2014 RobynC

Recently I wrote an article at ProductionHub, Tips For Creating a Solid Production Résumé, detailing the top seven mistakes people…

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Posted in: Career Advice Filed under: cover letter, film, job applications, letters, production, Résumés, salutations, theater, tips, writing

Why Have a Business Card?

October 9, 2013 RobynC

Business cards are a networking tool. The truth is that when you are just starting out, the purpose of handing…

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Posted in: Career Advice Filed under: Business cards, entry level, networking, production, tips

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