Robyn L.
About me
| Robyn L. | |
| English and Related Literature | |
| Film | |
| Taught Postgraduate | |
| 2011 | |
| Canada |
My employment
| Script Supervisor | |
| Film Industry | |
| Canada | |
| Creative arts and design | |
| Large business (250+ employees) | |
| 2016 |
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A day in the life of a Script Supervisor in Canada
I make sure the actors are saying the right lines, wearing the right clothes, and going in and out of the right doors.
Briefly describe the organisation you work for
I am a script and continuity supervisor in the film and television industry.
What do you do?
In short, I make sure the actors are saying the right lines, wearing the right clothes, and going in and out of the right doors.
Reflecting upon your past employment and education, what led you to your current career choice?
A midlife crisis at age 39 inspired a career change into script supervision.
Is your current job sector different from what you thought you would enter when you graduated?
I thought I would end up as a professor of film studies, but ended up in film and television production.
Describe your most memorable day at work
So many: racing up a mountain on the back of a snowmobile, watching a motorhome explode on the moonlit beach of a remote park...
Are there any challenges associated with your job?
Long hours, unbelievably long hours.
What’s your work environment and culture like?
Always free-spirited and high-energy.
What extracurricular activities did you undertake at university and what transferable skills did you develop through these?
No extracurriculars for me.
What would you like to do next with your career?
Writing and directing.
What top tips do you have for York students preparing for today’s job market and life after graduation?
Adaptability, resilience, creativity - you’re gonna need ‘em!
What topics from students are you happy to answer questions on?
Careers in the film industry.
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