Getting Jobs in Entertainment question 952: What if I don't have a lot of credits for a resume, is it better not to have one?

If you have at least two, put together a resume because it's the professional thing to do. It would look a little something like this (the formatting of this blog will move everything to the left, but imagine neat columns)

Joe Camera

CAMERA OPERATOR

555-555-5555

www.joecamera.com

SHOWS PRODUCTION CO DoP

Chuck (D camera) Warner Bros. Television Buzz Feitshans IV

SAW VI (C camera) Twisted Pictures David A Armstrong

SPECIAL SKILLS

Stunts; skiing, horseback riding, extreme sports, own an AG-3DA1 and a Canon 7D

EDUCATION

USC Film School

[Then to fill up space, get some testimonials from people you've worked with; DPs, OPs, 1st ACs, producers, directors, name actors]

Again, your resume doesn't get you the job, it gives you the credibility to be considered for the job. So, to cold-submit this resume may not be very effective. However, if you're taking meetings and are asked for a resume, you're handing them something that is professional, they're already getting to know you, and perhaps they'll comment on some of the testimonials and that will deepen the conversation.

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