Tag: audition
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3D Animation

Confessions of a Serial Interviewer by Steven Ra Ga 2013-2014- Post Film School – Finding a job in Vancouver was hard, everyone wanted you to work on a commission, with no benefits, or perks and a low percentage. The one interview I went to was for a gig selling digital animation solutions, the company got…
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Photocopier Jobs

Confessions of a Serial Interviewer by Steven Ra Ga 2010 Early – After I left X-Rox I started looking for other photocopier jobs and landed an interview with one of the competitor companies. When I went in I can recall sitting in a white room with two men. If I didn’t know any better I…
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Make them Wait

Confessions of a Serial Interviewer by Steven Ra Ga Negotiating tactics and strategy often come hand in hand with sales jobs and meetings. Trump like Axle Rose we’re particularly fond of making people await up to 1hr after their schedule meeting a performance times to ensure the people they are meeting with know who’s in…
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Rejection

Confessions of a Serial Interviewer by Steven Ra Ga No body likes rejection. It hurts. But one thing to remember is not take it personally. It helps to brush it off and keep going. Since the creation of job posting websites it’s become increasingly convenient for employers to pass on your application. The typical indeed…
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FILM INDUSTRY

Confessions of a Serial Interviewer by Steven Ra Ga I spent 8yrs working in and around the industry. It made me bitter and jaded, similar to my uncles on my fathers side. One of my uncles was a producer back in the 80s on a James Coburn film, he feel in lust with the leading…
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Actor

Hello my Neighbours. Between the years of 2012 and 2015 I spent time in Vancouver pursuing a carton the film industry. Here’s a couple of stories from my experience. Jan -Dec 2012/2015 – Actor – While looking for work after Film School I found myself seeking an agent to help get things going. I cold…

