A career in a film and TV industry offer you a chance to feel and experience the world of glamor from close quarters. Being an entertainment industry, there is no end to this occupation. One can work as long as he or she has is fit to work for eight or more hours a day. There is also no age or qualification requirement because what matters the most is your passion for the film industry, and strong desire to success. While there are many positions one can possibly work in, you can as well start from the lower position as a production assistant.
What They Do
Your duty as a production assistant will never remain fix. It will keep changing each day according to the needs of the producer, director, crew, and actors. At one day, you will run menial errands like replacing a camera part, or delivering any last-minute changes to the script to the director, serve tea and coffee to the crew, or collect props after the shooting is over. And on another day, you will find and arrange for extras for a particular shoot. Sometime, you may even have to fill the need of an extra and be in front of the camera.
What is sure is that you will gain valuable experience working as a production assistant. You may even get a chance to interact with big actors and directors, travel to exotic destination, and earn screen credit. So, if you love the lights, camera and the action full of glitz and glamor, prepare your cover letter with this sample given below.
Russell Fraser
57, Brentwood Housing, Jenson Square
Atlanta, Georgia 72310
Phone: 511-230-6847
Email: Russellf@freemail.com
Date:
Karen Lee
Recruitment Officer
Red Rabbit Productions
8, South Lane, Ferry Business Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 72310
Subject: Application for a position of Production Assistant
Dear Karen,
I would like to start by expressing my gratitude to you for having advertised the position of a Production Assistant on your company's website. For a long time, I have been taming this dream of working with your production unit. Now as the opportunity has arisen, I do not want to miss it at any cost.
I am working as a Production Assistant for a local News Channel for four years. I have seen many movies made under your production banner, and have great respect for your work. Your company's reputation in the film industry is so legendary that all big stars want to get associated with it. Even I want to contribute my production assistant skills and be a part of your team.
I can perform any types of errands no matter how menial they are. For me, accomplishing the task is important rather than thinking whether it suits me or not. You can depend on me since I am a reliable and trustworthy person. Further, I have no objection for working any duration or travel to distant places.
I hope my interest and enthusiasm for the Production Assistant position in your company would make you believe that I can do the job perfectly. Please take notice of my enclosed resume to learn about my experience. I will pay a visit to your office on October 29, 2013 at 10 a.m. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Russell Fraser
Enclosure: Resume
This shows the applicant's interest to work with production company, and his readiness to work tirelessly. If you too have the same passion, take advantage of this sample.