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There are hundreds of different job roles in film, TV, games, animation and visual effects and the range of skills they require is wide. Read on to learn what jobs like director, producer, games designer, animator, concept artist, matchmover and gaffer really entail. Each job profile includes information on how to get in, starting with the relevant A-levels, Highers or vocational qualifications. Alternatively, use the search box to explore different roles.

Film and TV drama

Covers genres ranging from period dramas to epic fantasies screened at the cinema, on TV or on streaming sites

Film and TV drama

Visual effects (VFX)

Involves making sequences on a computer that can't be created on set, like enormous crowds and fire-breathing dragons

Visual effects (VFX)

Games

Combines art with programming as well as production, design and testing - the UK’s fastest growing entertainment industry

Games

Animation

Creates the illusion of movement, includes computer-generated, stop-motion and hand-drawn animation

Animation

Unscripted TV

Can be defined as 'TV without actors' - non-fiction telly on any subject from natural history and music to dating or learning a skill

Unscripted TV

Post-production

Is the final stage in film and programme-making where footage is cut, music, sound and commentary are mixed and visual effects are added.

Post-production

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