Setlife: A Guide To Getting A Job In Film (And Keeping It) - Paperback

by George Miller (Foreword by), Matthew Webb (Author)

Film sets are an extremely strange environment to walk into, let alone continue to thrive and evolve. Matt has been a keen and observant contributor to many elite crews and major productions. His book, Setlife is a valuable guide for anyone looking to build a career in the film industry. Film schools are wonderful in teaching you film history and the practicalities of filmmaking but this book delves deeper into what working on a film set actually involves and how to excel in this field. George Miller - Director (Mad Max: Fury Road, Happy Feet 1 & 2)When you finally finish film school and throw your hat into the air in triumph, soon follows the daunting task of actually landing a job. You need to be prepared to not only nab that first role, but build a stellar career. Setlife is a must-have guide designed to prepare you for what happens on a typical day on a film set. It will help you if you're studying, have just landed your first job, or are continuing to sharpen your skills a few projects in. Matt Webb's no-fuss, practical tips are essential reading for anyone chasing a career in the film industry. Negotiating contracts, understanding key departments, figuring out which role is for you, as well as exclusive interviews with Oscar winning directors and crew -- this book will help you land that foot in the industry door -- and keep it there. It's all that film-world knowledge you won't learn elsewhere.

Author Biography

Matt Webb has racked up an impressive slate of projects during his time in the film industry. Having landed his first role as 3rd Assistant Director on Australian TV drama Rescue: Special Ops, Matt has never looked back. Working as an Assistant Director on films including The Great Gatsby, Mad Max: Fury Road, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hacksaw Ridge and Alien: Covenant has cemented Matt's outstanding reputation in the film industry. Adding to the list of feature films under his belt are a variety of TV shows, TVCs, short films and music videos.