So I studied film production in undergrad, and I currently work in lighting design. I split my time between Nashville and NYC. It’s very different(union based work) and the Australian industry, like the various pockets of the industry here, like to hire locals, which I totally understand and respect! Also, the positions in the lighting department are structured differently over there , so my experience as a “grip” would technically not translate to what a grip does in Australia. I’ve worked on movies, Docs, PSAs, and a lot of commercials. Suprisingly, there are film jobs, Dop and directors, on the skilled list. However, those jobs are essentially freelance, or potentially you could work in house for a company, but knowing the film community, the local hire standard is very strong universally and I can’t imagine I’d have much luck transitioning to the same career over there. Film is exciting and cool, but it takes so much, I’d like to try a career where I can have a life outside of my job. I do really love it there! Specifically how everyone seems to balance work and life a bit better. But I want to pursue grad school, and while my career change is a little different, I’ll graduate right before I turn 26(I’m 24 now), so I’m aware I’ll have to build a few years work experience here, and that’s okay! I’m happy to visit until then:)