How to Make a Film Resume

A well-worded and organized resume catches a director's eye.

Resumes are the gateway by which future employers look into your experience, education and skills. Therefore, a resume needs to be worded and formatted to show you understand the needs and wants of the hiring managers of the company you are pursuing. A resume for the film industry is no different, and you can craft one that will impress any director, casting manager or producer.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Word Processing Software
• Printer with Black Ink
• White Paper

Instructions

1. Decide who this resume is aimed toward. Ask yourself a series of questions. Are you an actor or actress looking to land a role? Are you a film producer looking to land a full-time position at a production company? Your answers to questions like these determine whether your resume is aimed at a director, production company, casting director or other film industry manager. Tailor your resume to this person's area of expertise.

2. Begin your resume with a strong objective. Clearly state the position you are trying to fill. Be sure to indicate the level (entry, senior) of the position that will tell potential employers of your years of experience.

3. After the objective, begin with an "Experience" section. List most recent films and productions first, unless there is an older piece that is significantly more well-known. Include the year of all projects, and include the kind of work you did if it is not obvious (i.e. movie, TV series, commercial).

4. After the experience section, include a list of independent projects you have worked on. Some of this may have been freelance work or simply as a hobby, but either way it has given you more practice in your area of intended work.

5. List your education. Even if it's not in the film industry, employers want to know that you are motivated, smart and reliable. Having a degree is one way to prove that.

References

• Film Director: Sample Resume