Resume?

[RyanT]

Hey guys,

I've been working for a while doing PA and g&e work, and just recently I've taken a looksey at other peoples resumes. Just now I'm starting to rethink how I've been doing things...

My question in short: Is it better to have a complete film list of everything you've worked on in that position, or is having it more like a conventional resume with your last few films alright?

If it is the complete film list, what else is good to include? I'm sure things like the gaffer/key grip you were under would be a good thing to include, as well as where/when. Anything else I'm missing?

 

[Alex H.]

Put your best foot forward. About 10-15 years ago, the general line of though was "the longer the resume, the better." But we're now in an increasingly ADD society and... oh, look! A squirrel!

Anyway, most people want a fast read. Much like a demo reel where you can expect that only the first 30 seconds will be viewed, don't expect a three-page resume to be ingested in its entirety. Put only your proudest achievements on the resume, and try to keep it to one page. Always include a tag that says "full list of credits available upon request." If they call you on that, have another sheet ready that has everything you've ever done, that's worth touting.