Links & Networking
This page contains links to online networks and information about working and learning in the audio-visual sector.
We have tried to make sure that the links below are worthy of publication on a trade union website - but as people use them to recruit and promote themselves, there may be entries or postings that we would not endorse (e.g. that promote working for nothing).
Don't forget that companies and individuals looking to exploit you and your skills will be tempted to use these sites ( and not just small companies either!).
Some of the links may ask you to register (for example Facebook will require this).
If you have any sites to submit - or any you think should be removed - please let me, Brian Kelly know.
BECTU Crewbus a directory industry professionals who are BECTU members
TVfreelancers a unique independent internet community for TV freelancers
The Knowledge possibly the best source of info, links and network contacts there is
'Shooting People 'The US and UK film community'
Talent Circle 'Jobs, casting, resources & industry news'
Film-TV UK 'for more experienced practitioners who wish to continue developing their skills'
Grapevine jobs 'jobs advertised on behalf of employers and recruitment companies'
Productionbase 'The original insiders' network for film & TV production.'
TVescape route 'Advice and more for those who want to move on' - but hopefully remain BECTU members!
UKscreen 'The film & music network
Mandy.com 'yellow pages of 45,000 technicians, facilities, producers
The Watercooler - a bulletin board format with plenty of info and useful comment
TV people (UK) - a 'facebook' group aimed at professionals in the industry - union friendly and not a promoter of unpaid work!
Working in TV - a 'facebook' group " for all those working in TV to share gossip, humour...."
People who work in TV production - a 'facebook' group for 'what it says on the tin' those in TV production
The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) - a massive resource for film and TV with lots of info about prgrammes and features - and also details of crew and credits too.
Women in Film and TV - a network and support for women in the sector
Netribution - news, articles, advice, reviews and more about the world of film and film making
Irish Film and TV network - A really comprehensive site with festivals, training, finance and much more