Venue Info
Birkbeck, Immersive PC Lab, MAL 107, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HX
The Filmmaker’s Portfolio & CV Masterclass
Birkbeck, Immersive PC Lab, MAL 107, London
Free
Birkbeck Students' Union
Category
Crafts, DIY and Art Workshops
Film and Entertainment
Bridge the gap between student projects and professional credits. Join award-winning filmmaker Michal Indrak to master your Film CV, boost your technical profile, and navigate industry platforms like Mandy and ProductionBase with confidence.
The Student-to-Professional Transition: A Film CV Masterclass
How do you turn university projects into a professional credit list? Join Michal Indrak, Founder & President of the Birkbeck Short Filmmaking Society, for a practical 2-hour workshop on entering the UK film industry.
In this hybrid session, we will use a professional filmmaker’s CV as a live case study to deconstruct what Producers actually want to see. We will move beyond academic formatting to focus on technical skills, industry-recognised certifications, and logistical reliability.
What we will cover:
- The Anatomy of a Film CV: A slide-by-slide breakdown of a functional industry layout.
- The "Golden" Certificates: Why ScreenSkills and First Aid training are essential for your first industry roles.
- The Job Portals: An honest look at Mandy.com and ProductionBase—how to set up your profile and when to consider a subscription.
- Society Leadership: How to leverage extra-curricular roles (like Society positions) to prove your production management skills.
Interactive Element: Please bring your current CV for a "10-Second Industry Audit" exercise.