For producing a movie or theater there are various people who have to work together to create the final piece. The behind the scenes staffs of the film are known as film crew. Every role in the film crew is as important as all the other roles, although some manage to gain more exposure as compared to others.
To get things more organized in the film crew, the entire film crew will be divided into different departments as per their duties. These departments will have to be filled with many people or only a few depending on the amount of work. The directors or producers of the movie will have the maximum amount of responsibilities on their hands. The director will have to monitor the actions of the film crew and production team, acting as a link between them. Directors will be the ones instructing the actors on how they need to act, making sure that the scenes are performed as intended.
The producers of the movie will be financing the entire crew to put a fabulous performance. The casting team consists of people who will have to find the required talent inside the production. Art department of the film crew will have to design the set and look after the complete movie, while the hair and makeup crew will work with the actors. Every member of the film crew is as important as any other member working in the movie and they have to be present during the post and pre production of the movie.
If you think that you can fit into any one of these departments then you can start applying for jobs. Make sure that your cover letter goes along with your resume. Never skip writing a personalized cover letter for every job. Here is a dummy film crew cover letter, which will give you a better idea.
Your Contact Information
Debby Loughlin
264 Papaya Groove,
Beverly Hills, CA93875
Mobile: 394-082-9462
E-mail id: l.debby@example.com
Employer Contact Information
Mr. Eric Menzes
Summit Entertainment,
937 Olive Street,
California, CA94857
Date: July 21, 2011
Dear Mr. Menzes,
I am submitting my resume and cover letter to apply for the job of Film Crew. I have a vast background of working behind the scenes on various television and film productions and I am sure that I will bring a good deal of understanding to Summit Entertainment.
Here is a summary of my background, which you can find in detail with my attached resume:
It will always require a full team for making sure that the production has the quality that is required to be successful. For the same reason, I am confident that I will be a productive member in the production team and will prove an asset for Summit Entertainment.
I would like to meet you in person for discussing this job opportunity and my job further. Feel free to contact me at any time of the day on 394-082-9462 or e-mail me at l.debby@example.com.
Sincerely,
Debby Loughlin
Your Signature
Enclosure: Resume, Work Profile and References
Write your cover letter in the same manner or come up with your own ways.