EP:17 You Don’t Need the Perfect Path: Breaking Into Film & TV with Rhys Bebb | Beyond Fear Podcast

How do you actually get into the film and television industry — especially if you don’t have the perfect CV, the right contacts or a clear career path?In this episode of the Beyond Fear Podcast, Jen is joined by Rhys Bebb, Education and Training Manager at Screen Alliance Wales, to explore what careers in film and TV really look like behind the scenes.Rhys works with people across Wales, from school-age children discovering the industry for the first time to adults considering an entirely new career. We talk about why there is rarely one straightforward route into the screen industry, why adaptability can matter more than qualifications, and how seemingly unrelated skills can become unexpectedly valuable later.We also dig into some of the realities that don’t always make it into the glamorous behind-the-scenes documentaries: freelance work, networking, uncertainty between productions, unpaid experience, rejection, pressure and the importance of understanding what a job actually involves before deciding it is your dream role.Rhys shares stories of people entering the industry through unconventional routes — including a hairdresser who taught herself special-effects make-up using YouTube tutorials before eventually working for Disney — and explains why simply making things, learning continuously and getting involved can take you further than waiting for the perfect opportunity.We also explore the idea that success doesn’t always mean climbing to the top. Sometimes finding the role you genuinely enjoy, becoming brilliant at it and building a career around your strengths is the better destination.Whether you want to work in film and television, are considering changing careers, or simply feel as though your own path has taken a few unexpected detours, this conversation is a reminder that very little experience is truly wasted.Find out more about Screen Alliance Wales and Rhys’s work through the links below.Instagram: / screenalliancewales Facebook: / screenalliancewalesWeb: / www.screenalliancewales.comemail: / info@screenalliancewales.comBeyond Fear explores the psychology, experiences and decisions that shape the way we live — particularly what happens when we stop allowing fear to make those decisions for us.Follow me on:YouTube: / @beyondfearpodcastInstagram: / jenniFEARsummers Facebook: / wrexhammassageLinkedIn: / jen-summersTikTok: / jensummers666