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This life in sound and pictures
Ninety-nine per cent of the UK population watch television, most of us have video recorders and, increasingly, DVD players. We go to the cinema, we listen to the radio, we talk about programmes and films, we live with the cult of the celebrityÃItïs not surprising then that so many of us want to work in film, video, television and radio.

What areas of work are there?

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Interviews
Useful organisations
Skillset National Training Organisation
BKSTS - The Moving Image Society
The BKSTS represents individuals working in film, television and new media's open to everyone with a professional interest in these areas including students, technicians and those on the first step of the ladder. It has an informative website which includes careers advice, contact details and listings. Also 'What To Look For in a Media Course'.
The BBC
The British Film Institute

Useful books
Useful magazines
Websites showing Film, video, TV and radio

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