Want to start a freelance career in the creative industry?
Sign Up for our Training Course. Candidates will be shortlisted to join the first course.
What is a Set Runner?
A set runner is a jack of all trades. You will be responsible to help across whichever department needs your help. Be that the lighting team, photographer or stylist. You will be the producer’s right hand and will perform whatever tasks they need help with. There will be a lot of heavy lifting carrying props, equipment, wardrobe, etc. from cars into studio / location and then packing it all up again. We will train you to work within this environment and to understand what will be expected of you. This position is perfect for someone who wants to work within the creative industry but currently have none or very little experience.
What skills do I need?
You will need to be able to work well within a team environment and be up to meeting and working with brand new people everyday. A drivers license will be a major bonus and will set you apart from others. A willingness to learn and to work hard will count in your favour. Problem solving and strong communication skills will be a requirement. When we do interviews to short list candidates for the training course we will be looking for these specific qualities.
Step 1 — Complete a sign up form
Please ensure to provide all below information. We will select a small amount of applicants to attend the training course. Each candidate will be interviewed. In person interviews will be preferable, but we are happy to set up an online interview if needed. We will run a couple of courses throughout the year.
Everyone who completes the training course successfully will be loaded onto our website as ready to place on various sets.
CV
Create a one page CV with education, previous work experience, contact details and if you have a license or not.
Cover Letter
Write a cover letter telling us about yourself. Your likes and dislikes, your strong and weak points. And any info you would like to share.
Picture
Include a nice portrait style picture of yourself. No need for a professional picture. A great selfie will work as well.
Current Location
At this time we will only be able to accept candidates in and around Cape Town. If you are moving to CT in the future. Sign up!
Level 2 — What is included?
7 Day Training Course
An in depth training course to teach you everything you need to know. Upon completion you will be signed to our agency.
Training Materials
We will include printed manuals with all the training material and all important supplier contacts and details.
Lunch
We will include a lunch every day during your training course.
Full Runner Kit
You will receive a kit with everyday on set essentials. As an on set runner you will be the person to solve the small problems everyone else forgot about.
Level 3 — What will it cost me?
Training Course
The Training Course will cost R7820 per person.
(this price is inclusive of VAT)
Police Clearance
Once you have completed the course you will be loaded as freelance with us. A police clearance will be requested to finalize your profile.
Professional Head Shot
We will have professional head shots taken of you to place on your profile. It will cost R290 per person.
(inclusive of VAT)
Handling Fee
As your agent The Collins Collective will bill 15% of your day rate per day as a booking / handling fee.
Level 4 — Will I earn a living?
Set Runner Day Rates
We will bill you out to clients for R2000 a day.
Freelance Taxes
SARS requests 25% of your day-rate for a tax contribution. When you file a tax return every year you may be eligable for a tax return. We will place you in contact with people who can help with that at a minimal fee.
Booking / Handling Fee
We will charge you 15% on your day rate for a handling fee. By paying this we will do the hard work in finding jobs for you. If our clients are looking for full time staff, our interested applicants will be put forward first.
How much work can I expect?
As you start out you will find that the work will slowly trickle in as producers and crews get to know you. This can take about four to five months but we will push hard to book you out as much as possible.
