backstage.com: The British film and TV production industry continues to be dominated by members of the middle class who “hoard” career opportunities and benefit from family connections, according to a survey. The study, presented at the British Sociological Association’s annual conference on Tuesday, found that women, minorities and people with working-class backgrounds were “discriminated against because they were not trusted insiders.”
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Study: British Film, TV Production Industry Dominated by Middle Class
backstage.com: The British film and TV production industry continues to be dominated by members of the middle class who “hoard” career opportunities and benefit from family connections, according to a survey. The study, presented at the British Sociological Association’s annual conference on Tuesday, found that women, minorities and people with working-class backgrounds were “discriminated against because they were not trusted insiders.”
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I don't believe it's only the British who are facing this problem. It's Americans, too, and perhaps members of other nations. The entertainment industry, especially the film and television area, is often treated as if it lies under the guise of some big secret. You don't see many jobs or internships advertised readily for it. And, if they are, they often appear under "company name confidential" or the like. So, yes, as I am quickly grasping, it very well can be about who you know. WE are lucky here at CMU to have such a large alumni base, a faculty dedicated to finding and posting jobs, and a great name to put on a resume, but not everyone has that. I surmise it is much more difficult for someone coming from Nowhere, OK to move to Los Angeles and suddenly break into the industry.
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