As a job seeker on Staff Me Up, your profile’s rank hinges on a delicate interplay between the credits adorning your portfolio and the web of connections you’ve woven within the platform’s community. The ranking mechanism bears dual significance, orchestrating the placement of profiles on both the job poster and applicant fronts. On the job… Continue reading How Does Rank Work on Staff Me Up?
Month: September 2023
Mastering Storyboarding for Film and TV
Storyboarding bridges imagination to on-screen reality, transforming scripts into vibrant visual narratives. From sketching out scenes to bringing scripts to life, the art of storyboarding helps shape the narrative. Whether you’re a budding filmmaker or an industry pro, you can unlock practical insights that will elevate your storytelling skills and help you land the ideal… Continue reading Mastering Storyboarding for Film and TV
WGA and AMPTP Reach a Tentative Deal: What Does This Mean for Below-The-Line Workers?
After weeks of intense negotiations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) reached a tentative agreement last night that is pending final contract language. The three-year agreement includes higher pay rates for writers, greater job security and increased contributions to the guild’s health plan. While the… Continue reading WGA and AMPTP Reach a Tentative Deal: What Does This Mean for Below-The-Line Workers?
Benefits to Working Film Festivals
Film festivals are an opportunity for new and seasoned filmmakers alike to showcase their work. These festivals bring together creative minds, visionary storytellers and industry enthusiasts to set the stage for a myriad of opportunities for films to garner awards and potential purchases for wider releases, both domestic and international. Whether you’re drawn to the… Continue reading Benefits to Working Film Festivals
The Unscripted Associate Producer Field Guide
Reality TV has been a staple in American media for over 30 years, ranging from documentaries to formats to “shiny floor” game shows. Regardless of which type of reality, or unscripted show you’re considering, there are many jobs one can work behind the camera, such as a producer. That being said, there are several jobs… Continue reading The Unscripted Associate Producer Field Guide
A Day in The Life of a VFX Editor
A visual effects (VFX) editor is an essential part of any post-production team. As more television shows require the use of VFX, the position is becoming increasingly popular. This article will discuss the role of the VFX editor and how they interact with other members of the post-production team. Role of a VFX Editor The… Continue reading A Day in The Life of a VFX Editor
The Unscripted Story Producer vs. Field Producer
For every noteworthy reality TV moment from tearjerkers and heartfelt laughs to boiling drama, there is a team of producers behind it. Stunning TV moments don’t just happen, they are carefully planned and thought out in advance. Producers primarily fall into two categories: field producers, who shoot “in the field” or on location and story… Continue reading The Unscripted Story Producer vs. Field Producer
‘Queer Eye’ Casting Director Jessica Jorgensen on Her Emmy Nomination
Jessica Jorgensen is a development casting director at ITV America, scouting and producing talent for series across the company’s six vertical production labels – ITV Entertainment, Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, Thinkfactory Media, High Noon Entertainment and Good Caper Content. She recently received an Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program category for… Continue reading ‘Queer Eye’ Casting Director Jessica Jorgensen on Her Emmy Nomination