Entertainment

It feels like half the projects in our industry now are reboots or throwbacks.
Nostalgia works, but I feel like original concepts are getting lost!
Do you think nostalgia-led projects are helping or hu… more

Do you ever turn down work just because you know the client will be a nightmare?

I’ve noticed more productions now ask about eco-friendly workflows. Is there an easy sustainable change you’ve seen that actually works in our industry?

I’ve noticed my boss has a habit of recycling my ideas in meetings and presenting them as their own. It stings because I’ve done the prep work and pitching, but when the execs hear it, it’s suddenly c… more

This has happened to me more than once: I’ve gone through multiple interviews, sometimes even work samples or test projects, only to get completely ghosted. No “thanks but no thanks,” just silence. It… more

Moving from smaller jobs to high-profile projects is so scary to me! Have you ever taken on a project that scared you at first, but really paid off?

Not every project goes perfectly, but the lessons are always good to learn.
I’ve found post-mortem meetings really important, do you run post-project reviews? If so, what’s the most useful insight you… more

I feel like some clients really push the boundaries in terms of contact out of hours. How do you set boundaries without potentially annoying/losing a client?

What’s the biggest career risk you’ve taken that actually paid off? A few years ago, I walked away from a stable job with benefits to take a six-month contract in an entirely different part of the ind… more

Just got offered a contract that’s labeled “part-time,” but the fine print basically expects me to be on call like I’m full-time with nights, weekends, random emergencies. The pay doesn’t reflect that… more

I’m coming up on my review soon and want to make sure I have everything I need. What kind of questions do you usually ask?

On my current film we are slowly approaching the time where shooting starts. Everyone is getting very stressed as it feels there’s so much to do beforehand! How do you guys deal with the stress before… more

Thinking of possibly leaving the industry, I love it but it just doesn’t pay enough. Have people managed to do this before and are skills usually transferable?

My official job title didn’t change for years but I’ve outgrown my position by a lot in current workplace both by responsibilities and skill set. I’d like to start applying for art direction / art man… more

Some employees at my company have work from home but the majority of us aren't allowed it. It's not fair at all - how would you approach this situation?

There are times when pushing back saves the project.
It’s never easy, but it’s part of protecting the work (and the team!)
How do you decide when to stand your ground?

Ever been pushed into a leadership role you didn’t actually want? I was perfectly happy in my lane, doing my work, but when my manager left, I somehow became the “temporary” team lead. That was eight … more

I often have so much stuff to do in a day, it can all be so overwhelming! What’s the best ways you’ve found to stay on top of all of your work?

I really want to build my work relationships, a lot of people seem to be much older than me and struggle to develop the conversation during breaks. Do you guys make much effort to talk to your peers?

I’ve been locked into the same show for three seasons now. On the one hand, it’s steady work in an industry where instability is the norm, and I’m grateful for that paycheck. But the role hasn’t chang… more

In my props team, there’s a variety of different sections in the team. I’ve only really been doing one part and as a trainee I want to explore and try/learn other things. How do I say to my head of de… more

I'm coming up to my 8th year in the sound department. And with the drastic ups and downs that has hit our industry in these past years, COVID, the strikes, and now. I just don't know where or … more

What are you best tips for helping with mental health? The film and TV industry can be so tough with all the lay offs I need ways to help me distract myself.

Been on the same project for 3 years with zero growth. I like the team and the stability, but my role hasn’t evolved and my paycheck hasn’t budged. Every time I ask about advancement, I get vague prom… more

If a recruiter ghosts you after multiple interviews, do you follow up again or just let it go? I’ve sent two polite check-ins over three weeks with no reply. I get that priorities shift, but it feels … more

I left a toxic boss thinking anything would be better… but the new job is just a different shade of dysfunctional. The work itself is fine, but the culture is cliquey and exhausting. I’m starting to r… more

My boss keeps using my ideas in meetings without credit. Last week they pitched something I suggested privately to them, and everyone praised their “brilliance.” I stayed quiet, but it’s becoming a pa… more

One of my friends who also works in Props told me that due to the tight prep before filming begins- their lunch break has been cut in half so that they can get more work done! What do you guys think a… more

Got offered a contract that’s “part-time” but expects full-time availability. The rate is decent, but they want me on call five days a week, including nights and weekends if needed. There’s no guarant… more

Interview etiquette is so strange, why are you asking me why I want to work for you when we both know I need a job that pays me. What interview questions do you see as “unnecessary” ?

I’ve been freelancing for five years and still panic every time I finish a project. The downtime between gigs is unpredictable, and I never know when the next paycheck is coming. How do you build emot… more

I got laid off and the recruiter said, “We’ll keep you in mind for future roles.” I’ve heard that line so many times, it feels meaningless. Does anyone actually ever get re-hired that way?

I’m currently having to run meetings for my department since we have an “interim manager” who doesn’t actually know how our job works so we’re having to do a bunch of managerial roles for them. I feel… more

For producers--How did you get into your field? What's the job really like? Do you enjoy it? Pros/cons? I always thought being a producer was my dream job, but I wasn't able to land a job in p… more

Just found out someone in the same role at my company is making $15k more than me. Same title, same responsibilities. I’m trying not to take it personally, but… I do. Would you bring it up or use it a… more

With my type of job, I keep getting so tired towards the end of day- I have no energy to make food or try and workout after work. How do you deal with work burnout?

I’ve got a new opportunity come up but it’s looking like a 90 minute commute from my current home and I don’t particularly want to relocate - what would you say is the longest you would commute for a … more

Some of the producers at my company are just getting worse with emails, no matter how much we tell them they just keep sliding further and further. How do you go about fixing this without outwardly ye… more