Entertainment

I’m struggling at the moment to keep savings for future things like buying a house or travelling. It’s hard to keep on top of paying my rent and car, and then having little to spend but there’s always… more

First days are always a mix of excitement and anxiety, what’s your approach to settling into a new production team smoothly?

For the American workers, I hear you don’t get as much time off as us brits do, does that ever get under your skin or is the work culture there just different?

You get an offer for your dream job, but the start date overlaps with a project you already committed to. Would you break the commitment or try to negotiate timing?

Sometimes a casual chat turns into a huge opportunity, you never really know what conversations will open doors!
What’s been your most unexpected win in your career?

Has it always been this difficult to rise in the industry or is this something that has come about more recently with a bloated job market?

Earlier in my career, I was terrified to ask questions in meetings, Have you ever held back a question and regretted it later?

Ever had a day where every part of production falls apart?
I try to laugh because otherwise, you’d cry!
What’s been your worst production chaos day, and how did you recover?

Freelancers, how do you feel about your “time off”, do you ever get to relax between shoots or is it always looking for the next thing?

Do you ever feel anxious about taking time off? Sometimes I have even more work to go back to that I need to catch up on!

How do you navigate being older than your boss? I’m 42 working under a 27-year-old who is talented but green. Sometimes the dynamic feels awkward. What’s worked for you?

Does anyone here think the industry is losing its charm? I’ve been working for a few years now in the industry and sometimes I just crave a normal work life!

Recently someone at my work broke a hero prop that we need for an upcoming shooting day, and there isn’t enough time to make another so have to pick something else that the director doesn’t want! Have… more

People in post, what do you think about AI? It’s quite a scary prospect for me but I’m trying to convince myself a lot of our jobs are too important to be replaced.

So many teams are hybrid or fully-remote now. I miss those casual corridor chats to just check in! How do you build genuine relationships with teams or clients you’ve never met in-person?

Would you ever go back to a company you left on bad terms if they offered you more money and a better title? Part of me feels like it’s selling out, but part of me wonders if it’s worth a second chanc… more

What do people think about shadowing? I get this whole industry is built around who you know but it’s not fair that it has to cut into my own time.

What’s your strategy when you realize a production is disorganized from day one? I’m two weeks into a shoot and the chaos is unreal — no call sheets, last-minute changes, no communication. Do you try … more

Sometimes, no matter how hard I try, ideas just don’t flow.
I’ve learned stepping away does more for my creativity than forcing it for hours!
What do you do to unblock yourself when you’re stuck creati… more

Has anyone here accepted unpaid work for indie work before? They say they would cover travel, food and accommodation but I’m not too sure if it’s worth it if it’s unpaid work?

Sometimes I don’t even know what to add to my CV, what projects do you guys choose to keep or get rid of?

When a job offer comes in way below market rate, do you counter or walk away? I’m so tired of being told to be “grateful” for scraps just to stay in the game. This time, I want to stand firm. What wou… more

No matter how many times I pitch, I still get nervous. How do you calm yourself before a big pitch or presentation?

How do you feel about NDAs being used to cover up toxic work environments? I’ve signed a few, and it always felt like a red flag. Is it ever worth agreeing when you suspect it’s not about protecting I… more

If you could only pick one, a higher title or a higher paycheck, which would you choose? I’m deciding between a promotion to Producer with no raise, or lateraling as Associate Producer for a $12k bump… more

No matter how long you’re worked in the industry, there’s a first for everything, sometimes feeling out of my depth a little is a good thing. When was the last time you felt out of your depth and how … more

Do you ever get stuff of seeing stuff you work on? Whenever I go to the cinema now I feel like I can’t enjoy the trailers properly because I’ve seen them all so many times!

Have you ever regretted taking a “passion project” rate for something that blew up later? I once agreed to a $150/day rate because I loved the script, and then it sold for six figures. I still can’t d… more

What’s the most important aspect of a team for you? What do you look for from your colleagues when you start a new job?

How do you deal with a coworker who constantly takes credit for your ideas in meetings? It’s happened to me three times this month! I share something in pre-pro, and later they repackage it like it wa… more

No matter how stressful the job gets, there’s nothing like seeing something go from scribbles in a notebook to a fully delivered campaign or cut.
What's been your proudest moment seeing an idea com… more

You’re on a project with a massive budget, but you see crew treated terribly and corners cut on safety. Do you speak up and risk losing the job, or stay quiet to protect your paycheck?

When your contract says 10-hour days but the expectation is 14, do you push back or just accept it as the “norm”? Where’s your line between being flexible and being exploited?

If a client ghosts you after you deliver the work but before you get paid, how long do you wait before escalating? Do you follow up politely or go straight to demanding payment in writing?

Every team member communicates differently, how would you say you tailor your communication style for different personalities?

Culture makes or breaks a project.
I’ve been on jobs where people supported each other no matter how stressful it got, and on others where it felt like every man for himself!
What’s one thing you think… more

I’m already getting jaded with my career and starting to wonder if something easier is a better career trajectory. Has anyone been able to stick to their “dream” role or does the uncertainty win over?

Would you ever turn down a project purely because of the subject matter? I was offered a high-paying gig on something that clashes pretty hard with my personal values... think content I wouldn’t feel … more