Introduction
LET’S GO OVER WHAT TO EXPECT!
Who this course is for...
This course is for aspiring or experienced professionals looking to join the PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT in film, TV, VFX, or animation.
Who this isn’t for…
While some topics may be applicable, this course is not tailored for artists or professionals looking to be hired in craft-specific departments.
(ex. Design, Storyboards, Modeling, FX, etc.)
Camp Goals
Hiring decisions may be outside our control, but we can help you show up at your best.
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Welcome to camp! A few ground rules before we get started…
Respect :
Treat this course and its community (comments, Discord chat, emails) as a professional environment.Respect confidentiality requests :
Don’t break any NDAs. Don’t share materials or links without permission.Respect all skill levels :
This course is for beginners and lifelong learners alike. We’re here to grow together. Be kind, constructive, and inclusive.Pace yourself, do the work, stay consistent :
This course is designed to be completed over 7 days—but feel free to go at your own pace. Just don’t disappear on yourself. Progress happens with commitment.
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For best results, try this!
STEP 1: Watch ALL the videos with no distraction.
STEP 2: Go through the course materials again (including the videos) and take notes as you go.
STEP 3: Apply what you just learned and utilize the chapters/timestamps to jump between applicable lessons.
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Introduction - Tue, Aug 26
Day 1: Resume Building That Works - Tue, Aug 26
Day 2: Resume What Not to Do's - Wed, Aug 27
Day 3: Cover Letters Matter - Thu, Aug 28
Day 4: Smarter Job Search - Fri, Aug 29
Day 5: Yes, Networking. - Sat, Aug 30
Day 6: What to do Before and After an Interview - Sun, Aug 31
Day 7: Interview Tips for Production - Mon, Sep 1
Closing - Mon, Sep 1
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Frances will be the Camp Leader for this course and will be hosting all the videos in the 7-part series. :)
With over 11 years of experience in VFX and animation, she has first-hand experience of both sides having applied for Production Management roles herself, and having hired PAs and Production Coordinators in the past as well.
Frances created So You Wanna Be Prod with a mission to support Production Departments everywhere and creating this course is one of the ways she is continually contributing to that mission.
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Maybe you’re new to the industry and have no connections or experience (yet) and have no idea how to get in. Maybe you have been in the industry but it’s been a while since your last job hunt and don’t know where to begin. Whichever it is, this course was created to bridge the gap in NOT knowing.
It’s the guide we wish we had when we first started dusting off our own resume. Practical, honest, and built specifically for the Production Department —not just a general advice.
This course was created to save you time and help you show up at your best no matter your background.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
No. 01: Taking this course does not guarantee securing a job. Hiring decisions will depend on employers, but the Prod Summer Camp can at least help prepare you to be at your best when opportunities come knocking.
No. 02: This course is based on your Camp Leader’s own experiences and research, but some journeys may look different and you may find your own way of doing things that also work —and that’s okay.
Why is it FREE?
Staying true to So You Wanna Be Prod’s mission, the course is free because support for Prod means that access should not be a barrier for Production to be able to support themselves —and that starts with landing the job.