Industry Work In Toronto

[S. Thomson]

As a student currently studying film in Toronto, with a focus on cinematography, I was wondering is anyone could give me some advice on getting work in the industry. Obviously my preference would be to work somewhere in the camera department (ie. some low level assistant), but even work as a PA would be experience. Any thoughts?

 

Craigslist, and mandy.com have been suggested to me before, (as well as networking), but I was recently told that to seek out an experienced cinematographer and offer to work as a intern (sort of a mentor situation) is a viable option.

 

My desire is to gain experience in a real world set environment, but I would not be completely opposed to being paid as well.

 

Any thoughts on this subject would be great, particularly from those who are currently working in Toronto.

 

Sam