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What jobs are there in TV drama?

Behind every TV show, there is an amazing team that makes the magic happen. Join Phoenix Rise actress Jessal Kullar-Bell, who plays Cassidy Dhillon, to get a glimpse of some of the roles involved in bringing this 大象传媒 Three drama to life.

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Floor runner 鈥 Sam

Floor runner, Sam, smiling on set of Phoenix Rise.

What does a floor runner do?

A floor runner on Phoenix Rise looks after key players, like the actors and director, as well as being an extra pair of helping hands on set.

What transferrable skills help you be a good floor runner?

With around 100 cast and crew on set, people skills are really important. Sam grew up playing team sports, like football and cricket, which helped him build these skills.

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Floor runner, Sam, smiling on set of Phoenix Rise.
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Junior hair and makeup artist 鈥 Cat

Junior hair and make-up artist, Cat, sat smiling in front of a make-up mirror.

What transferrable skills do you need to work in hair and makeup?

In Cat's first year of college, she studied hairdressing. She then spent her second year learning about theatrical and special effects makeup, all of which help in her current job.

What is the best thing about being a hair and makeup artist?

For Cat, it's very rewarding to see the hair and makeup she's done on cast members come to life on TV!

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Junior hair and make-up artist, Cat, sat smiling in front of a make-up mirror.
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Costume trainee 鈥 Becca

Costume trainee, Becca, stood in front of wardrobe items smiling to camera

What inspired you to work in costume?

During her GCSEs and A-levels, Becca was interested in art, film and textiles, which all contributed to her going into a job in costume.

What is the best thing about being a costume trainee?

Becca really enjoys working with a range of people and seeing all the different departments work together to create the show.

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Costume trainee, Becca, stood in front of wardrobe items smiling to camera
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Art department trainee 鈥 Jess

Art department trainee, Jess, smiling at work.

What does an art department trainee do?

As a trainee, Jess gets to do a bit of everything! She creates graphics, such as designing posters to display in the school corridors on Phoenix Rise, and even helps to dress up the sets. She finds it really rewarding seeing how the sets look when they're all finished.

What school subjects help in your job in the art department?

Jess explored her creativity studying Design Technology, Fine Art and Drama during her GCSEs. She still draws on what she learnt in Year 10 and 11 in her current job.

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Art department trainee, Jess, smiling at work.
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Phoenix Rise series three. video

Catch the new series on iPlayer from 24th May and on 大象传媒 Three from 28th May 2024.

Phoenix Rise series three
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