ON the weekend of May 30 and 31,  2009, I was on the Caribbean island of Grand Cayman, leading a two-day workshop for local islanders on Careers in Film.

A Report: Your Career in Film & Media

A two day workshop exploring career pathways and employment opportunities in film, video and media production.

Looking to change your career? Want to launch a career in filmmaking as a media professional?

This two-day weekend workshop will get you started.  Working with a team of professional filmmakers, you will learn how films, video and the new media productions are created, produced and sold, and what employment opportunities are available. Explore career opportunities that parallel your current career.  Learn how you how can use your unique personality and personal interests to place yourself in a new, creative and artistic career.
This two-day workshop will lead you through the actual production of a feature film or television series, as you learn what it takes and who the people are who create the magic of movies and television.  Learn how to get into film production, what it takes to succeed as you grow your career.

David H. Lyman, the weekend's leader, has been training and mentoring the world's filmmakers and photographers for more than 30 years. He is an authority on the creative process and career building and an inspirational lecturer and workshop leader. David's Saturday lecture explores the artist's personality and how to succeed while leading a creative life. He covers the Creative Process and how to use it to build a career.  His "8 Keys That Can Unlock Creativity," is a unique look at the steps to achieving success in any career field, but especially in the world of creative professionals.

David is joined by Hollywood and London film producers and Production Manager, who are in the position of hiring crews and media professionals, and who bring real on the job experience to the weekend.

The Symposium outlines the production career for Above the Line and Below the Line, including working as Production Assistants, actors and extras, drivers, location managers, hair and make-up artists, set carpenters and electricians, financial and legal assistants, line producers and assistant directors.  We cover the more creative careers as storytellers, screenwriters, directors, and content creators.

During Round Tables on Sunday we explore specific aspects of the creative media, in greater depth, including:
     The Story - Writing A Film Script
     The Unit Production Manager's Role
     Digital Photography
     Producing A Personal Story
     The Art of the Interview
     The Production Assistant
     Building a Career: Resume, portfolios and websites.
     Building a Local Production Team

A 60-page Career Notebook accompanies the course.  It is crammed with detailed information on various careers, helpful tips on building a career, an extensive glossary, resources and links and a reading list.

This two-day weekend workshop is organized and presented by David's Film Workshops International, a media training company with over 30 years of experience in helping media professionals advance their careers and lead more creative rewarding lives.

This workshop can be tailored to your community. Contact David at DHLyman@mac.com.

To see a schedule and report from a recent Film Career Weekend, held on Grand Cayman Island in the Caribbean in conjunction with the Cayman Island Film Commission click below.

The Film Career Weekend on Grand Cayman Island

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