Give them a hand

Now is the time to protect and encourage our young colleagues, says producer/director Sara Feilden

by Sarah Feilden 11th February 2011

A dream shared by many an able student is to work in film or TV and they are prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve their goal. The problem is, as one recent graduate put it ‘getting a degree with a 2:1 just doesn’t seem to be enough to get you a job anymore’. With huge numbers of applicants for every job, students feel they need to offer experience as well as a qualification to get that edge over other candidates. An internship is often seen as their best hope.