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Day 4 of My CinemaNX Placement

My apologies for the late blog update, I have been knackered for the past couple of days to barely look at my computer screen.

However all in all, I've mainly been been doing busy work, scanning, filling legal documents, answering phones, more scanning and delivering letters to other production companies which was very cool.

Due to company policy I cannot voice what scripts and films are in the works, but I will say I did get to view a promo of a film which we be releasing soon, which was awesome. To be surrounded by people generally being able to say "this slick, professional trailer isn't right ( for the following reasons), go back and fix the problems", I mean that was so cool. I loved the comments being made about the trailer because they really dived in and pulled apart what was right for the right reasons and what wasn't.

I've also looked at more scripts, which is a great read as I'm really starting to understand how the script directs the mood and composition of the scene, and how its right to get the dialogue as synced and rhythmic as possible.

Right now one of the greats points able this placement is that is bang in the middle of Oxford Circus which is beautiful. I've always gone Oxford Circus, and Carnaby Street etc, But know I'm seeing the area in a whole different light, because they really is so much to offer there. And most importantly there are loads of Film production companies in close range, you don't have to walk far at all to come across one.

Another great tip I received on the subject of Work experience or career placements, is to inquire over the phone about an interview, and if they accept to meet with you, ask them when their lunchtime is. Meet them there, and buy him/her a drink whilst discussing your showreel on either a laptop or tablet. This way the enivroment is much more relaxed for both of you, and there is more chance of the employer remembering you from the thousands of faceless CV's and Showreels. I thought that was really useful.

Another great thing about this placement is that I've had, Chinese, Italian, Waffles and West Indian food for lunch this week, and all expenses paid ;)

Day 1 of my CinemaNX work experience.

Today at CinmeaNX studio's was my first experience working within the film/production industry, and it was so so very good.

CinemaNX is a specialise finance production and distribution company, which means a script writer, Director, or an entire film project can come to the studio to ask for assistance during pre production, Production and post. This could be helping with the scripting, assigning an art director, or anything to help a independent company push start their project and distribute it.

Today I was mainly being introduced to members of the team, and helping out with small tasks being a runner. 

However! after talking to the executive producer of the company, I did get the chance to read an exciting script in pre production for a film coming out later in time, which was amazing. To read a professional script that's still in progress was a great insight on the amount of detail and direction needed to really understand the narrative and make sense of the film itself. So over the next few days I will be reading other scripts in the pipeline and writing up a Script Report for each which I'm very excited about!

Although its only been the first day I have received so much advice on how to approach film/animation companies, different techniques, and how so very very very important it is to be social. Working in a team is the likely hood of this industry, so being approachable, polite at all times and being able to have a good work relationship with your peers is absolutely key, and the best way to learn this is through uni :) 

So in today's summary, I accidentally hung up on callers, forgot to ask for their names and contact details, and was  trying to offer a lot of people tea and coffee. Hopefully I can learn to use the phone better next time :/. But all in all I learnt so much today on how important it is to be social and a good team player. 

Can't wait for tomorrow. 

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