Laura,
i graduated on tuesday 16th november from salisbury college although it was run by bournemouth uni.
I was in the same position as you although i was willing to fullfil any role to get any experience.
Just as i started to think that i would never be lucky enough to get my 'foot in the door', i got a call to work on a film as a camera intern.
As you can probably imagine i was over the moon to be involved with any kind of filming, but it wasn't until i had calmed down that the better news was to follow... i was offered the job of camera intern on Terrence Mallick's new film 'The New World' starring Colin Farrell and Christian Bale with Emanuelle 'chivo' Lubezki as DP. I couldn't believe it.
I was only supposed to work on one or two days in my hometown of St. Austell in Cornwall but was invited to stay on for the remainder of the UK shoot.
I was extremely nervous and quiet for the first day but realised that it didn't help me in the slightest. Everyone i was working with was jolly and liked a laugh (which was good for me).
The thing that i couldn't believe the most was how nobody had any qualifications or had done a course in media etc. 4 out of the 5 camera crew had gotten into it because of a family member.
the site that was kind enough to give my cv to the production office at Pinewood was www.swscreen.co.uk
i spoke to them on the phone and was astonished at how nice they were so i'd definately recomend them.
If you are as lucky as i was then definately make the most out of being on set. I made a lot of friends and contacts that will hopefully consider me again for any future jobs! I believe that everyone can get a chance but it depends on how well you take it.
Good luck
Jon Tubb (Tubby)