Make-Up, Hair and Costume for Film and Television

Working as Freelance

As times have changed and companies have had to review their financial commitments, the workforce has now become predominantly freelance. This means that nothing can be taken for granted.

Freelance work offers all the benefits of self-employment, if you are the type of person who sees them as benefits! It requires good business management skills in organizing tax and insurance, purchasing equipment and, of course, getting work. This is where many people falter as it requires the ability to ‘sell yourself’ – perseverance and a nature that doesn’t become easily despondent. This is considered a glamorous business and many a young person’s dream. The demand for work greatly outstrips what is available. Even for experienced, skilled ...