Any film / tv industry people here?
Feb 2nd 2010, 4:08 am
#31
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
Glad you liked the work on D9! 
Yup most of the post work for commercials/promos etc is done in Toronto. There is a plethora of commercial and motion graphic post-houses in Toronto but these kinds of places are thin on the ground in Vancouver.
To give you and indication of the business here, the company I work for is probably one of the few vfx studios in Vancouver that does high-end commercial work, if not the only one. Now we've branched out to do a few features in the last few years but the main focus has always been commercials, whereas there are dozens of vfx studios in Vancouver servicing the tv, film and gaming markets.
Yup most of the post work for commercials/promos etc is done in Toronto. There is a plethora of commercial and motion graphic post-houses in Toronto but these kinds of places are thin on the ground in Vancouver.
To give you and indication of the business here, the company I work for is probably one of the few vfx studios in Vancouver that does high-end commercial work, if not the only one. Now we've branched out to do a few features in the last few years but the main focus has always been commercials, whereas there are dozens of vfx studios in Vancouver servicing the tv, film and gaming markets.
Feb 2nd 2010, 7:01 am
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
Glad you liked the work on D9!
Yup most of the post work for commercials/promos etc is done in Toronto. There is a plethora of commercial and motion graphic post-houses in Toronto but these kinds of places are thin on the ground in Vancouver.
To give you and indication of the business here, the company I work for is probably one of the few vfx studios in Vancouver that does high-end commercial work, if not the only one. Now we've branched out to do a few features in the last few years but the main focus has always been commercials, whereas there are dozens of vfx studios in Vancouver servicing the tv, film and gaming markets.
Yup most of the post work for commercials/promos etc is done in Toronto. There is a plethora of commercial and motion graphic post-houses in Toronto but these kinds of places are thin on the ground in Vancouver.
To give you and indication of the business here, the company I work for is probably one of the few vfx studios in Vancouver that does high-end commercial work, if not the only one. Now we've branched out to do a few features in the last few years but the main focus has always been commercials, whereas there are dozens of vfx studios in Vancouver servicing the tv, film and gaming markets.
Feb 2nd 2010, 8:41 am
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Feb 2nd 2010, 9:10 am
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
They're in Prime Focus, Rainmaker, and Spin.
More movie focussed i think though (Twilight for example). By their accounts, the industry is certainly looking up.
Feb 2nd 2010, 9:15 am
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
Features vfx is booming in Vancouver and is not reliant on the movies actually being shot in the area anymore, work is being pulled in globally.
Feb 9th 2010, 4:03 am
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
Hi,
I was just wondering if there are any film / tv industry types on this site? By this i mean crew, talent, lecturers/ teachers.
Just trying to do some research on how you have found the industry in Canada.
We are hoping to move to BC, but not 100% committed to that as we would rather live somewhere we can still do the jobs we love.
Thanks in advance, bbuk
I was just wondering if there are any film / tv industry types on this site? By this i mean crew, talent, lecturers/ teachers.
Just trying to do some research on how you have found the industry in Canada.
We are hoping to move to BC, but not 100% committed to that as we would rather live somewhere we can still do the jobs we love.
Thanks in advance, bbuk
Just thought I would add my experience to the discussion. I moved to Vancouver in June 2009 with 12 years experience as a TV editor. Its now February 2010 and work has been quiet patchy. My experience is in UK broadcast TV. There are a handful of companies here that do that kind of work which makes it a relatively small market compared to areas of the UK.
It hasn't helped moving when the economy has hit TV production either. I have found that if any new commissions are coming through they are hiring people they have worked with before. This is of course quiet understandable
and I would say that would be the case in the UK too. I heard of another editor from Vancouver going to to London to try and find work last year and was back within 6 months with no luck.
I have taken small jobs to get a foot in the door for a lot less money than I would be earning back home. I had been hoping this may pay off but it hasn't so far due to loyalty to people they know. I knew I would have to take a hit financially moving here but I had hoped things might have improved somewhat by now. I have also found that some companies do not recognise any of the UK programmes so you really do have to prove yourself all over again. For me it has been like going back about 8 years in career and money. Vancouver is of course a beautiful place but without the work it may not be sustainable to live here. Its tough because my application took over three years to process! When I applied in 2005 things were a lot different. I do love the city and have made great friends, the outdoor life is fab but I am feeling not quiet like myself because I am not working at the level I was in the UK. If I could bring the UK work here, all would be fine! As you well know, working in film and TV is all about who you know and relationships take time to build. I would think seriously about what is important to you, and if you are willing to do something else if it doesn't work out. I really want to keep editing so I am already thinking of a return to the UK. My savings will only go so far...as will my sanity! Plus I miss British culture, humour etc. Hope this helps..any questions or further help, fire away!
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Feb 9th 2010, 4:55 am
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
The comments in black below belong to Coal
Just thought I would add my experience to the discussion.
I moved to Vancouver in June 2009 with 12 years experience as a TV editor. Its now February 2010 and work has been quiet patchy. My experience is in UK broadcast TV.
There are a handful of companies here that do that kind of work which makes it a relatively small market compared to areas of the UK.
It hasn't helped moving when the economy has hit TV production either. I have found that if any new commissions are coming through they are hiring people they have worked with before. This is of course quiet understandable
and I would say that would be the case in the UK too. I heard of another editor from Vancouver going to to London to try and find work last year and was back within 6 months with no luck.
I have taken small jobs to get a foot in the door for a lot less money than I would be earning back home. I had been hoping this may pay off but it hasn't so far due to loyalty to people they know. I knew I would have to take a hit financially moving here but I had hoped things might have improved somewhat by now.
I have also found that some companies do not recognise any of the UK programmes so you really do have to prove yourself all over again. For me it has been like going back about 8 years in career and money. Vancouver is of course a beautiful place but without the work it may not be sustainable to live here. Its tough because my application took over three years to process!
When I applied in 2005 things were a lot different. I do love the city and have made great friends, the outdoor life is fab but I am feeling not quiet like myself because I am not working at the level I was in the UK. If I could bring the UK work here, all would be fine!
As you well know, working in film and TV is all about who you know and relationships take time to build. I would think seriously about what is important to you, and if you are willing to do something else if it doesn't work out.
I really want to keep editing so I am already thinking of a return to the UK. My savings will only go so far...as will my sanity! Plus I miss British culture, humour etc. Hope this helps..any questions or further help, fire away!
Just edited that so its easier to read
Just thought I would add my experience to the discussion.
I moved to Vancouver in June 2009 with 12 years experience as a TV editor. Its now February 2010 and work has been quiet patchy. My experience is in UK broadcast TV.
There are a handful of companies here that do that kind of work which makes it a relatively small market compared to areas of the UK.
It hasn't helped moving when the economy has hit TV production either. I have found that if any new commissions are coming through they are hiring people they have worked with before. This is of course quiet understandable
and I would say that would be the case in the UK too. I heard of another editor from Vancouver going to to London to try and find work last year and was back within 6 months with no luck.
I have taken small jobs to get a foot in the door for a lot less money than I would be earning back home. I had been hoping this may pay off but it hasn't so far due to loyalty to people they know. I knew I would have to take a hit financially moving here but I had hoped things might have improved somewhat by now.
I have also found that some companies do not recognise any of the UK programmes so you really do have to prove yourself all over again. For me it has been like going back about 8 years in career and money. Vancouver is of course a beautiful place but without the work it may not be sustainable to live here. Its tough because my application took over three years to process!
When I applied in 2005 things were a lot different. I do love the city and have made great friends, the outdoor life is fab but I am feeling not quiet like myself because I am not working at the level I was in the UK. If I could bring the UK work here, all would be fine!
As you well know, working in film and TV is all about who you know and relationships take time to build. I would think seriously about what is important to you, and if you are willing to do something else if it doesn't work out.
I really want to keep editing so I am already thinking of a return to the UK. My savings will only go so far...as will my sanity! Plus I miss British culture, humour etc. Hope this helps..any questions or further help, fire away!
Just edited that so its easier to read
Feb 9th 2010, 2:34 pm
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
Feb 9th 2010, 2:38 pm
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
Hi,
Just thought I would add my experience to the discussion. I moved to Vancouver in June 2009 with 12 years experience as a TV editor. Its now February 2010 and work has been quiet patchy. My experience is in UK broadcast TV. There are a handful of companies here that do that kind of work which makes it a relatively small market compared to areas of the UK.
It hasn't helped moving when the economy has hit TV production either. I have found that if any new commissions are coming through they are hiring people they have worked with before. This is of course quiet understandable
and I would say that would be the case in the UK too. I heard of another editor from Vancouver going to to London to try and find work last year and was back within 6 months with no luck.
I have taken small jobs to get a foot in the door for a lot less money than I would be earning back home. I had been hoping this may pay off but it hasn't so far due to loyalty to people they know. I knew I would have to take a hit financially moving here but I had hoped things might have improved somewhat by now. I have also found that some companies do not recognise any of the UK programmes so you really do have to prove yourself all over again. For me it has been like going back about 8 years in career and money. Vancouver is of course a beautiful place but without the work it may not be sustainable to live here. Its tough because my application took over three years to process! When I applied in 2005 things were a lot different. I do love the city and have made great friends, the outdoor life is fab but I am feeling not quiet like myself because I am not working at the level I was in the UK. If I could bring the UK work here, all would be fine! As you well know, working in film and TV is all about who you know and relationships take time to build. I would think seriously about what is important to you, and if you are willing to do something else if it doesn't work out. I really want to keep editing so I am already thinking of a return to the UK. My savings will only go so far...as will my sanity! Plus I miss British culture, humour etc. Hope this helps..any questions or further help, fire away!
coal.
Just thought I would add my experience to the discussion. I moved to Vancouver in June 2009 with 12 years experience as a TV editor. Its now February 2010 and work has been quiet patchy. My experience is in UK broadcast TV. There are a handful of companies here that do that kind of work which makes it a relatively small market compared to areas of the UK.
It hasn't helped moving when the economy has hit TV production either. I have found that if any new commissions are coming through they are hiring people they have worked with before. This is of course quiet understandable
and I would say that would be the case in the UK too. I heard of another editor from Vancouver going to to London to try and find work last year and was back within 6 months with no luck.
I have taken small jobs to get a foot in the door for a lot less money than I would be earning back home. I had been hoping this may pay off but it hasn't so far due to loyalty to people they know. I knew I would have to take a hit financially moving here but I had hoped things might have improved somewhat by now. I have also found that some companies do not recognise any of the UK programmes so you really do have to prove yourself all over again. For me it has been like going back about 8 years in career and money. Vancouver is of course a beautiful place but without the work it may not be sustainable to live here. Its tough because my application took over three years to process! When I applied in 2005 things were a lot different. I do love the city and have made great friends, the outdoor life is fab but I am feeling not quiet like myself because I am not working at the level I was in the UK. If I could bring the UK work here, all would be fine! As you well know, working in film and TV is all about who you know and relationships take time to build. I would think seriously about what is important to you, and if you are willing to do something else if it doesn't work out. I really want to keep editing so I am already thinking of a return to the UK. My savings will only go so far...as will my sanity! Plus I miss British culture, humour etc. Hope this helps..any questions or further help, fire away!
coal.
Feb 9th 2010, 2:41 pm
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
A friend of mine is a stage manager on Emmerdale........ but I guess that's not terribly helpful on this thread
Feb 9th 2010, 3:03 pm
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
Just read on CBC that its estimated that half of the 25,000 BC film industry workers are out work and that Brightlight Pictures, a BC Feature film company has already opened an office in Ontario and will be moving most of its operations there....
Feb 9th 2010, 4:02 pm
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Re: Any film / tv industry people here?
Hi,
Just thought I would add my experience to the discussion. I moved to Vancouver in June 2009 with 12 years experience as a TV editor. Its now February 2010 and work has been quiet patchy. My experience is in UK broadcast TV. There are a handful of companies here that do that kind of work which makes it a relatively small market compared to areas of the UK.
It hasn't helped moving when the economy has hit TV production either. I have found that if any new commissions are coming through they are hiring people they have worked with before. This is of course quiet understandable
and I would say that would be the case in the UK too. I heard of another editor from Vancouver going to to London to try and find work last year and was back within 6 months with no luck.
I have taken small jobs to get a foot in the door for a lot less money than I would be earning back home. I had been hoping this may pay off but it hasn't so far due to loyalty to people they know. I knew I would have to take a hit financially moving here but I had hoped things might have improved somewhat by now. I have also found that some companies do not recognise any of the UK programmes so you really do have to prove yourself all over again. For me it has been like going back about 8 years in career and money. Vancouver is of course a beautiful place but without the work it may not be sustainable to live here. Its tough because my application took over three years to process! When I applied in 2005 things were a lot different. I do love the city and have made great friends, the outdoor life is fab but I am feeling not quiet like myself because I am not working at the level I was in the UK. If I could bring the UK work here, all would be fine! As you well know, working in film and TV is all about who you know and relationships take time to build. I would think seriously about what is important to you, and if you are willing to do something else if it doesn't work out. I really want to keep editing so I am already thinking of a return to the UK. My savings will only go so far...as will my sanity! Plus I miss British culture, humour etc. Hope this helps..any questions or further help, fire away!
coal.
Just thought I would add my experience to the discussion. I moved to Vancouver in June 2009 with 12 years experience as a TV editor. Its now February 2010 and work has been quiet patchy. My experience is in UK broadcast TV. There are a handful of companies here that do that kind of work which makes it a relatively small market compared to areas of the UK.
It hasn't helped moving when the economy has hit TV production either. I have found that if any new commissions are coming through they are hiring people they have worked with before. This is of course quiet understandable
and I would say that would be the case in the UK too. I heard of another editor from Vancouver going to to London to try and find work last year and was back within 6 months with no luck.
I have taken small jobs to get a foot in the door for a lot less money than I would be earning back home. I had been hoping this may pay off but it hasn't so far due to loyalty to people they know. I knew I would have to take a hit financially moving here but I had hoped things might have improved somewhat by now. I have also found that some companies do not recognise any of the UK programmes so you really do have to prove yourself all over again. For me it has been like going back about 8 years in career and money. Vancouver is of course a beautiful place but without the work it may not be sustainable to live here. Its tough because my application took over three years to process! When I applied in 2005 things were a lot different. I do love the city and have made great friends, the outdoor life is fab but I am feeling not quiet like myself because I am not working at the level I was in the UK. If I could bring the UK work here, all would be fine! As you well know, working in film and TV is all about who you know and relationships take time to build. I would think seriously about what is important to you, and if you are willing to do something else if it doesn't work out. I really want to keep editing so I am already thinking of a return to the UK. My savings will only go so far...as will my sanity! Plus I miss British culture, humour etc. Hope this helps..any questions or further help, fire away!
coal.