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Who?
30 cast and crew roles for young people between the ages of 9-18. Each role is specially designed to reflect real life tasks and responsibilities. You are in full creative control of you role.
Roles are open to certain age categories
This is to reflect responsibility/expectation and ensure there are mentors for younger Creatives within the cast and crew.
9-12 years old
Production Runner
Second Assistant Camera
Third Assistant Director
Cast Roles
13-18 years old
Art Director
Sound Mixer
Sound Recordist
Key Grip
Script Supervisor
BTS Producer
Marketing & BTS Creative
First Assistant Camera
Costume Designer
Hair and Makeup Designer
Second Assistant Director
Cast Roles
16-18 years old
Gaffer
Director of Photography
First Assistant Director
Producer
Production Designer
Marketing Manager
Director
Cast Roles
Finding your role
A film set is like the world on a smaller scale. There is so much craft and artistry and hard work in every department, and there is a place for every sort of skill and interest. That is why you are sat there for so long when you wait for a post-credits scene. There are so many artists behind the scenes - and every single one of them is a reason that film exists.
Reels Up Creatives is an exploration, and celebration, of all the areas of film production; in front of and behind the camera.
So what are the 30 RUC roles?
Gaffer
You will design and manage all lighting - creating cinematic environments and working with the Camera team to create a stunning visual style for every scene.
Ages 16-18
Director of Photography
You will bring the Director's artistic vision to life, using camera, lighting and cinematic language to create a cinematic style that builds upon the story.
Ages 16-18
First Assistant Director
You will create shooting plans, ensuring production is efficient, professional and controlled. You will run the film set, having the final say on timings and logistics.
Ages 16-18
Producer
You will communicate across all departments, overseeing the production and ensuring workflow is productive and serving the story. The key logistics decision maker.
Ages 16-18
Production Designer
You will design and create a style across all visual areas, managing the production design team in ensuring a consistent, effective visual design - including set, props and costume.
Ages 16-18
Marketing Manager
You will plan and deliver a unique marketing campaign, documenting the production process and bring audiences to the film. Includes BTS, trailers and social media.
Ages 16-18
Director
You will create and manage the artistic vision of the film, working with the entire cast and crew to ensure the film is taking the shape you envisioned.
Ages 16-18
Art Director
You will design and construct sets and props, working with the production design team to create a unique, effective visual style throughout the film.
Ages 13-18
Sound Mixer
You will work with the Sound Recordist to design the best approach to capturing on-set sound, and then record and mix audio during production.
Ages 13-18
Sound Recordist
You will work with the Sound Mixer to design the best approach to capturing on-set sound, and then record and mix audio during production.
Ages 13-18
Key Grip
You will be in charge of creating and maintaining an efficient and safe system for all non-electrical kit, managing on-set workflow and health & safety.
Ages 13-18
Script Supervisor
You will ensure the script and shot list are being kept to throughout production, managing continuity and making sure story is always being served.
Ages 13-18
BTS Producer
You will plan, shoot and deliver the production's behind the scenes documentary, making creative decisions to best capture the project.
Ages 13-18
Marketing & BTS Creative
You will support the Marketing Manager and BTS Producer in capturing high quality BTS content, delivering effective marketing and operating BTS cameras and kit.
Ages 13-18
First Assistant Camera
You will work on the cinematic style of the film; operating the camera and pulling focus during production. You will be in charge of maintaining the highest quality visuals.
Ages 13-18
Costume Designer
You will design, arrange and fit unique costumes for each character, working with the production design team to ensure a consistent, effective visual style across the film.
Ages 13-18
Hair and Makeup Designer
You will design and produce unique hair and make up for each character, working with the production design team to ensure a consistent, effective visual style across the film.
Ages 13-18
Second Assistant Director
You will manage the people on set - creating call sheets and ensuring cast and crew are where they need to be at all times. You will also support cast in rehearsing and preparation.
Ages 13-18
Third Assistant Director
You will support the production team in all their important tasks, helping out crew and cast during production and ensuring the film set is running smoothly.
Ages 9-12
Second Assistant Camera
You will support the camera team in maintaining the highest level of quality, helping operate kit - and you will load the clapperboard for every shot.
Ages 9-12
Production Runner
You will support the entire production team in delivering a consistent, safe and efficient environment. You will fill in jobs when anybody needs a hand.
Ages 9-12
Cast
Cast roles change for each production - but there are always exciting, active roles for anyone aged 9-19. Screen acting is a rich, unique art; RUC productions are structured to prioritise independence, creativity and exploration with your role. More information on each character is revealed with our production announcements.
Ages 9-18
A more in-depth breakdown of each role, and how we ensure everyone is playing a key part throughout the project, can be found here
HERE
Applicant Requirements
We have a VERY long list of qualities you MUST have to become a Reels Up Creative. VERY long...
Be aged 9-18.
Be eager to delve into film production in your own key role.
That's it. You don't need any past experience. You don't need to already have a portfolio. You just need a passion to learn about film production and to take on key responsibility in a large-scale production.
Who are our RUC team?
Each RUC production is delivered and supported by a team of Reels Up staff, with the extra support of industry professionals. Our team are all film and media professionals, with a diverse range of experience across all areas of film, creative arts and education.
We all have a genuine passion for film - and a drive to widen the exploration of, and access to, cinematic storytelling.
Jenny
Project Lead
Tom
Project Lead
Kiya
Project Support
Our guest industry professionals are brought on board for each production. Their names and portfolios will be revealed when each production is announced.
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