CV and Cover Letter Advice

This empowering workshop is tailored for individuals eager to build a successful career behind the scenes in the world of film. Whether you’re fresh out of education, pivoting from another industry, or finally ready to follow your passion, this session will equip you with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to get started and stay ahead.

When: Wednesday June 25th at 7:00pm
Where: Online Zoom Video Call
Who: MFJF PRO Members Only
Cost: Free for MFJF PRO Members!

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Content

Entry-Level Roles: The Easiest Routes In (Off-Screen)

Explore the most accessible entry points into the film industry, such as runners and production assistants. Learn what each role entails and how to get your foot in the door.

Salary Expectations: How Much Will You Be Paid
Understand typical pay rates for junior and freelance roles. Learn how to spot fair pay and avoid being underpaid.

Goal Setting, Mindset, Determination and Perseverance
Discover how a strong mindset and clear goals can fuel your career progress. Get practical tips on staying focused and resilient.

Effective CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio Tips
- Learn how to craft standout applications tailored to film roles. Find out what employers look for in CVs, cover letters, and creative portfolios.

Online Personal Branding
- Understand how to present yourself professionally online. Build a strong digital presence that attracts employers and collaborators.

Where and How to Look and Apply for Jobs
- Get insider tips on the best platforms and methods for finding work in film. Learn how to network and apply with confidence.

Q&A
- An open forum to ask questions about starting and growing your film career. Receive tailored advice based on your individual goals.

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Course Leaders

Sonia Wargacka

Sonia Wargacka (she/her) is a storytelling powerhouse—part high-end TV production pro, part activist, and 100% dedicated to making an impact.

Based in Bristol for the past decade, Sonia has worked on some of the biggest TV hits, including Sex Education (Netflix), Industry (BBC/HBO), His Dark Materials (BBC/HBO), and Wolf Hall (BBC). But her passion goes beyond prestige productions—she’s all about stories that spark change.

She produced the award-winning Bristol feature documentary Rave On for the Avon, earning a four-star review from The Guardian, which praised it as "joyous" and declared, "Campaigning never looked so fun and friendly as it does in this joyous documentary about Bristol’s clean water campaigners". Sonia also produced Hungry Joe, an award-winning horror short featured on Short of the Week, and What Was She Wearing?, a bold, necessary film tackling sexual harassment and toxic masculinity in schools—both directed by another powerful Bristolian, Paul Holbrook.

In 2018, Sonia co-founded DoesItFeelGood.com, a global social impact video production company with her partner Ben Davies. Their work has taken them across five continents, creating films that amplify social enterprises, female empowerment summits, and organizations championing employment for minorities.

When she’s not producing, Sonia is always expanding her skills—she earned a Master's in Humanitarianism, Conflict, and Development at the University of Bath, blending academia with action, and is currently training to become a certified yoga instructor. She’s also a familiar face on Polish TV as a presenter for the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, Poland’s biggest non-profit supporting pediatric and elderly care.

Sonia’s career is a testament to the power of storytelling—to entertain, to challenge, and to drive real-world impact. Whether she’s behind the camera or on screen, one thing’s for sure: her stories stick with you.

Tickets

This workshop is for MFJF Pro Members. To join and participate create your account on MFJF and then upgrade to become a PRO Member.

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Eligibility

Any MFJF Pro Member can attend regardless of prior film industry experience or knowledge.

No experience is required, if you are simply curious about a career in film or are a recent film graduate we welcome you to join us.

Please look at our Career Stages Pathways to understand where your experience lies in the grand scheme of things, it will help you navigate and plan your next steps.

These workshops are for Stage 1 and 2 members.