Career and Job Information

There are two questions which I get asked more then any other. I am interested in becoming a projectionist, how do I go about becoming one, or I am a trained projectionist, do you know of any jobs which are available. So I have written this section to try and answer the questions as fully and accurately as possible. There is a UK basis in this section, because that is where I am based, but I have tried to include, both general and country specific information.

I launched THE PROJECTIONIST AGENCY website to provide a place for people to either post or ask for job opportunities across the industry.

UK

Have a look at the BKSTS Cinema Technology website. The BKSTS CT along with the Cinema Exhibitor's Association have produced a Projectionist's Manual and the Projectionists Accreditaction. The society also runs one say seminars on projection. Please contact the society directly for more information.

ODEON:

www.Odeon.co.uk

It is Odeon's policy to recruit and promote projectionists (known as Technicians in Odeon) from within their own staff. In many cases this can be experienced 'floor staff' who have shown themselves as potential candidates.

Where new people are employed as Trainee Technicians an organised training programme exists on site, based on current best practice and using Odeon's own training manuals, and the Industry recognised 'Projectionists Manual', developed by the BKSTS.

Odeon Cinema's recognises that there are difficulties in recruiting 'trained' or competent new projection staff (Technicians), particularly in certain areas of the Country, and so we welcome applicants who feel that they have the aptitude and enthusiasm to carry out this important specialised work in cinemas. Applicants should ideally have a flexible attitude towards the location in which they wish to work.

Paul Schofield
Sound and Projection Manager
Odeon Cinema
Park Lane
off Nottingham Road
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 1BU
It will keep it on file and send to any cinemas which we know to have a vacancy. A person is more likely to be taken on as a trainee if they are prepared to work (or move) within a wider area (for example, anywhere in London) rather than if they only want to work at one or two specific sites. Experienced projectionists interested in working for Odeon should also send CV's to the above address.

SHOWCASE CINEMAS

There is a postcard available in Showcase cinemas, to fill in an return to the General Manager of the cinema - it is however not specific to projectionists

OTHER SOURCES

Jobs are sometimes advertised in Cinema Technology (BKSTS Publication), Screen Trade, Screen International and online.

If there is an other exhibitor or company who would like to include information here, then please get in touch with

AMERICA/REST of the WORLD

Unfortunately there is no information currently available specific to these areas. The best advice I can suggest is go to the Film Tech web site and talk to your local cinema.

If there is an other exhibitor or company who would like to include information here, then please get in touch with career.information@madcornishprojectionist.co.uk

Career Information

Being a cinema projectionist - An intervierw with Roz Fowler who is a projectionist.

Career Builder Projectionist Jobs - This site is heavily American based. This link should go to a search for projectionists.

Careerjet - This site is a recruitment site, but lists cinema/projectionist related jobs.

Cinema Projectionist - Certificate III in Entertainment(Cinema Projection) - Description to Follow

Connexions Career Information - is a UK Government backed site which provides details on a large number of careers and includes information on cinema projectionists.

DETAIL 2 RETAIL LTD - Search for cinema related jobs

Entertainment Equipment - Cinema Training Centre - Cinema Training Central is the first permanent, professional management and technical training facility devoted to the cinema and entertainment industry. Managed as a not-for-profit venture by Entertainment Equipment Corporation, CTC is especially outfitted for training purposes. Unfortunately it is only American based.

Film-Tech - One of the forums on this site is for employment being sought or offered.

Grape Vine Jobs - a site listing Film, Broadcast & Music jobs

Jacob Massey - The leading UK specialist audio visual and multi media recruitment consultancy, providing professional contract and permanent staff for all aspects of AV.

Kiwi Careers - Description to Follow

KODAK: Would Your Projectionists know What to do? - Description to Follow

Mad Cornish Projectionist Jobs Database - a selection of jobs which I have found on the Internet or been sent in.

My Future - Description to Follow

National Amusements - The website for this Cinema chain - includes information about the company. There is also a section on careers.

Projectionist Certificate - details of the BKSTS/CEA Projectionist Certificate

The Projectionist Agency - this is a new site for advertising/posting projectionist/technician jobs and also to act as a directory of freelance projectionists/technicians.

Video Directory - Lists a number of sources to look at for cinema related jobs.

Worktrain - Projectionist Career information. - Provides a good selection of information on the career of being a projectionist, links.