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How did you find out about the opportunity?

"It was such an amazing experience being able to see some legendary comedians in such a small and intimate setting."

I was fortunate enough to meet some of the 麻豆约拍 Comedy team when I was shadowing as a runner on a previous 麻豆约拍 programme. I stayed in touch, which led to me being invited on to this shoot. A lot of my fellow trainees got this opportunity through Equal Access Film London, so I would recommend signing up to that for any future opportunities. There are so many companies and organisations that are great for entry level positions. I would recommend having a Google, but a good place to start is the website.

What makes you want to work in television?

I've always loved watching TV, so I figured I would love to get involved in the production of it too! I really love the idea of bringing a vision to life and seeing it through, which is exactly what happens in television production. There are so many amazing opportunities and no two days are the same. There are also so many different genres and styles of television, so there’s always something new to learn too.

What was your role on the Funny Festival Live set?

I was a CTV trainee, which means that I was working with the outside broadcast team who were in charge of the cameras, and mixing the visuals. Usually, they’d be broadcasting outside but due to COVID we were inside the venue. I also acted as a stand in audience member for the different comedians since we were unable to get a live audience due to government restrictions. It was such an amazing experience being able to see some legendary comedians in such a small and intimate setting. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity!

One thing you learnt from the experience?

I definitely learnt the importance of adaptability whilst on set! Although my main department was with the CTV team, there were plenty of opportunities to help out and shadow other people like the director too. It was such a great opportunity to meet and network with people that are experts in their field. Even if they didn’t have jobs that I’m necessarily interested in pursuing right now, it's was nice to know the different jobs that the people on set have. I think its so important for me to explore all of my options whilst I’m at the beginning of my career so that I can find the role that is right for me.

What one piece of advice would you give to future trainees?

Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Being on set is such a great learning opportunity and it's truly what you make of it. It can definitely be intimidating at first, but most people are then happy to answer questions about who they are and what they’re doing. You never know, you could be talking to someone that’s able to offer you your next job! It's also important to remember that no job is too small! If someone has asked you to make a cup of tea, make the best cup of tea they’ve ever had in their life and do it with a smile! People always remember trainees who show enthusiasm.