Jeff Wexler Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Well, I will be the first to try this out. I am looking for work. I do not have anything lined up until November, possibly even later, and I would like to know about movies that might be coming up before that time. As most of you know, I do primarily feature films and have not, as yet, gotten into the TV arena. Regards, Jeff Wexler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 check out craigslist. people there are always looking for pros with lots of credits. they pay really well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason porter Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Dave, You shouldn't mis-lead newbies like that, shame on you! Jeff, craigslist is a great place to gain valuable experience. You should consider working for credit/lunch (read: FREE) to get your "foot in the door" of those big time TV producers! They will use you on the next paying gig -Jason (I love shoveling shit first thing in the morning ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Maier Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 got to get your start somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Hey Jeff, Commercials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 hey...the water's fine.... Seriously, good luck to you. Philip Perkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptalsky Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Oh, and Jeff, those features you work on that you find on Craigslist -- that is the best way to get into all of the major festivals. Honest. :-) Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSBELLA Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 jw, think of all the boom ops, 2nd boom's, 3rd's and even post that you helped and nurtured thruought the years (30?) that are now sound mixers. maybe thay can "throw you a bone" let you day play or do 2nd unit. (they might not get there job back if they let you "sit in there chair"). its funny to think when we talk about the manufactorers and vendors who were for-runners or revolutionary in a particular medium or with certain products. but what about this sound mixer who years ago, took the chance,"saw the light" took his "blinders off" and helped solve the work flow issues and problems that occur with post(even today) he took that step several years ago as far as R & D and still today he is leading the way we do things now and in the way we will in the future. just my 2c's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 You should contact the local 695 and ask them for help. It is a common misconception that the union can get you jobs. Unlike other real labor unions in the past, where there was the so-called "hiring hall" the I.A. does not have a history of operating this way. The union does help all union members get work, of course, since it is only union members who can do union work. When a job is secured, you are assured of a union standard pay rate and contractually obligated working conditions. The closest thing to the hiring hall is the Availability List which is typically under-utilized and not terribly helpful. Regards, Jeff Wexler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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