Competencies
Skills you need for success
Quotes from set
An inexperienced person with a great attitude on set can go a long way in this business.
~ Production Manager, Labour Market Study, 2019
Top 5 Skills for New Entrants
- Acting with Honour & Character
- Communicating Effectively
- Keeping on Point
- Getting Organized
- Managing Diverse Relationships
Top 6 Skills for Advancement
- Communicating Effectively
- Acting with Honour and Character
- Keeping on Point
- Demonstrating Personal Flexibility
- Managing Diverse Relationships
- Managing Stress & Fatigue
How do we know these are the top skills need to work in motion picture?
We’re so glad you asked
In a research study examining the below-the-line motion picture workforce in B.C., we asked current hiring managers and crew members what skills were necessary to enter and advance in a career in motion picture. Both groups agreed that these were the top skills needed.
Learn more about the research in the Labour Market Study, 2019
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