This DVD has been made in close co-operation with the " National Film and Television School" (NFTS) and other top industry professionals and gives a very strong understanding of the Film and TV industries and invaluable advice about how to get started and pursue a career within these industries, with a unique understanding about not only what is required in terms of commitment and talent from students wishing to become professional practitioners, but also the paramount need to learn to respect the creativity, talent and skills of their peers, if they are to flourish.

This makes it an invaluable careers resource. The film is split into various sections to allow flexibilty of study. These sections include features on the following:

The NFTS:- Particularly helpful for careers and further study, especially for those students considering taking the BA/MA pathways.

BECTU:- Once again, particularly helpful for careers as Martin Spence gives the student a guided tour around the Freelance World, as well as providing an opportunity to study a Media Institution and the importance of becoming familiar with Media Terminology. BECTU represents professionals working in all areas of Film, TV, Radio & Theatre production.

AGENTS:- Dulcie Huston at CCA gives the student a straightforward and insightful look at the realities of The Freelance World.

WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY:- Industry professionals, telling it like it is...Priceless...

THE ROLE OF PRODUCER:- Nik Powell talks about the synergy between Producer, Director & Screenwriter, as well as the do's and dont's of Pitching an Idea. Financing a Project, Contracts, Budgeting and Marketing & Distribution are among the many other topics also covered. Nik also talks about the differences between Independent film making as opposed to producing for a Major Studio.

THE ROLE OF EDITOR:- Roger Crittenden explains the vitally important role of the Editor with regard to assembling the film during the production phase as well as his close collaboratve role with the Director during the post production process through to the final edit.

THE ROLE OF DIRECTOR:- Udayan Prasad, whose credits include "My Son The Fanatic" "Gabriel and Me" and "Femme Fatale". Udayan explains his role as Director with a fascinating in-depth interview. Udayan takes us from the seminal stage of a film's conception through the production process explaining on the way his collaboration with Actors, Design, Screenwriter, Composer, Producer and Editor. He also covers the casting process and illuminates the close relationship that should exist between the Actors and the Director.

THE FILM ALSO HAS:- Mike Bolland: Former Head of Comedy & Entertainment at BBC Scotland, former Commissioning Editor for Channel 4 and Chairman of PACT (Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television). Mike explains about the commissioning process for Television covering Light Entertainment and the importance of multi camera work.

The film then goes on to explain about the following job roles, with these indepth interviews:
THE ROLE OF SCREENWRITER:- Rob Ritchie
THE ROLE OF TALENT SCOUT FOR NFTS:- Paul Green
THE ROLE OF COMPOSER:- Peter Howell
THE ROLE OF PRODUCTION DESIGNER:- John Ralph