BFI Film Fund - several different kinds of film fund and "many" sublinks you have to pay attention to in order to find out what the right one is to apply for and there's also those allocated on a lottery basis.
Creative Skillset Film - dedicated to backing projects in the UK on a 'Skills Investment Fund', supporting your short films through the 'Shorts Support Scheme' - so long as its successful in one of their top listed festivals.
+ key funding & developing bodies in UK
+ BFI (formerly UK Film Council) Film Fund
IdeasTap- Centered more around up and coming film-makers, this is somewhere you should be considering to get the money to put behind your next project, you'll fill out some heavy-handed applications but the perks (not to mention the funding amounts) are definitely worth your time.
+ Ideas Fund Innovators
Creative England - I attended a talk with Celine Haddad, their senior film executive and this is largely to do with supporting film talent outside of London & aims to really help stand behind those still without representation as well as emerging talent - check it out!
Hiive - Based at Pinewood Studios. Fairly young but ambitious and have a handle on some good positions out there usually as well as offering work with themselves + they also run some pretty good project fund competitions sometimes WELL worth a look.
Berlinale - Project development & funding for filmmakers of various disciplines, I'd have put the application up directly but it changes each year so find it on here but believe me its worth looking at other areas around their website to begin anyway.
Collabor8te - If you've written a compelling short film that needs money to get made then you should give these guys a look up, you can actually make two submissions per go.
Crowdfunding
Accelerator - A division off IdeasTap above but they do it commission free so be sure to start here plus they're more intrinsically linked to the film & TV industry than below.
Indiegogo - If you want to put your heart into presenting yourself and explaining why people should invest in your film then this is what you should try, there are some great success stories on this.
Kickstarter - A variation of the above, I've seen simple projects raise themselves into the 6-figure mark, not to be overlooked.
WeFund - Yet another variation but have been told that payment of anything you make is only subject to you achieving the full amount you're after.
Job Hunting
Done Deal Pro - First & foremost, you get some kind of offer - "THIS" is what the contracts should look like. Don't sign up to jack shit unless you've got something set in stone. There's a lot of backstabbers and dishonest people out there, believe me - I've dealt with a few, so do yourself a favour and play it safe / smart.
Film & TV Pro - probably the best you're going to find. Jobs that you'll probably like - "usually paid!" but yep, they're going to involve you opening your eyes to London a lot, make sure you build a strong profile and link it to your LinkedIn, Blogger, Twitter & personal portfolio... If you don't at least have those already... Are you a moron?
The Talent Manager - in my opinion, the best one out there available! Relevant decent jobs & recognised by many. I'd be surprised if you didn't find the opportunities you're looking from here alone! In addition they've got links to equipment hire.
Screenwriting Staffing Utopia - Job hunting site for people looking for scripts and sign-up for a regularly updated newsletter.
The Unit List - pretty good, easy filters on which area you're based, entry and professional level roles to go, the best place to start.
Mandy.com - set up to customise your alerts according your own area of interest (e.g, writing, editing, acting - VARIOUS).
BBC - set up for a full list of jobs both clerical and production. Set up a profile first. It's an amazing site all categorised by location too, definitely worth doing. Not only this but they also provide a full list of what they're looking to commission for Television and radio.
+ TV Commissioning
+ Radio Commissioning
Channel 4 (links below) - jobs and opps through Channel Four.
+ development
+ further information
Sky - a simple job search filter after you set up a quick account with the ability to work both in the UK and abroad if you're willing - worth a look.
Shine Group - Sign up to this so that people like 'Princess Productions' can find you easily, more for like Reality TV and stuff.
ITV - jobs and opps through ITV.
Other Jobs Production Companies - depending on the filter you use, you can get a full list of production companies in all countries from here plus a full list of jobs around the world - pretty good!
Hat Trick Productions - Have a number of successful, money-making shows behind them & seem to be quite receptive to new blood enquiries. You should give them a try, particularly if you're looking into television.
Tiger Aspect - Have a fair bit of content to their name & a healthy yet up to date reputation and appear quite forthcoming with applications you can start off as a runner etc.
Production Base - a wide array of jobs throughout the parts of the country you specify but a subscription is needed so best take a look at what looks appealing to you first.
SceneOne - London, London, London, right? Gets a bit gutty knowing 80% of the opportunities are in the most expensive part of the country, whilst you live in Dorset, so here's an asset that helps you keep an eye out for something more down that neck of the woods.
Internwise - create an account for free and some good one's really do come up, another string to your bow, doesn't give you a place to put in any links so make sure you include them on the CV's you upload.
My 1st Job In Film - same as above, not as comprehensive and mostly centered around London again + being another you'd have to set up an account for I'm afraid but it "IS" useful, especially for entry level stuff although anything listed under 'Premium' jobs you'll have to pay for (the rate seems fair to me though if you go for the years membership).
Casting Collective - useful if you don't mind being given only 24 - 48 hours notice before you're needed in London somewhere, the pay is exceptional for even a days work as an extra on a feature film (I've done it!) but you need to go to 'White City' in London for your initial registration and the work is never consistent enough to survive but for experience, can be quite rewarding.
Considering the United States? - it's RIDICULOUSLY confusing, this took a "long" time to understand but this is the best website to guide you through, they don't like picking up an email if you have questions but they do leave a phone number which isn't 0845 so that's a start.
Start Here (BUNAC) and make your way from here!
* As a student you're applying for the J-1 Visa
It lasts 1 - 12 months PROVIDED you've already got a placement lined up & approved by the employer, it MUST relate to your current course of study & DON'T book your flights until the visa comes back you've got to be able to prove you've got access to support funds of around £1,500
Internships.com - For those hunting down an easy list of open film positions in the states.
Room In The Moon - It's no good having a job with no accommodation now is it? - Sign up here, it's a social media site for those in the same position as you but more importantly, those who have done it and can share you tips etc to help sort you ut
Dream Careers - Another one for the statesthat helps you streamline your searches and saves the time you're likely to waste + they ALSO provide a helping hand with finding your accommodation but be aware these guys also charge a bloody fee as well!!!
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