Runner

This is the starting grade for most people when they first enter the industry.

The job description is wide and that can be of great advantage to a runner who wants to experience a wide range of industry jobs before deciding where to specialise. It's an opportunity to learn a bit about almost every element of film making without committing to any particular skill, where you get to do everything from photocopying and making tea to a bit of sound recording, camerawork or editing depending on your aptitude