Working In London Film Industry, Wanting to Move to L.A... HELP!

[sylo 0]

Hey

I currently work freelance as a Director, Camera Man, Editor etc in London.

Im doing pretty well, been doing it for past 5 years (Im 24)

Iv had my short films shown in international and London festivals. Have worked on some feature films too as Director of Photography and Camera Man etc.

Im desperate to move to L.A, for the obvious reason of it being the capital of the film world!

But I know I cant go and just do freelance work.

So was seeing if a) anyone has been in a similar position before and how they moved to the next step.
b) next step being, finding a company to work for in the industry.

Im not too picky on the company.

It can be film, corporate videos, online videos, TV,
same with the job. Can be camera man, editor, assistant, PR.. anything really.


Would it just be a case of applying to companies and hoping they are willing to sponsor me?
or is there something iv missed in all my research.

p.s I did find the O-1 visa, but I havent won any major awards so dont think I would qualify for it.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Edited May 7, 2013 by sylo

[Boiler 45,314]

There are Lawyers who specialise in O1's, not quite as restrictive as you imply

Otherwise the best bet is to use your contacts.

[sylo 0]

There are Lawyers who specialise in O1's, not quite as restrictive as you imply

Otherwise the best bet is to use your contacts.

Would I have to find/contact a lawyer in the US or one in the UK?

Thanks for the reply.

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Does not matter, I think most of the ones that specialise in the Film Industry ar in CA for obvious reasons.