Hi guys, I was just wondering are they any TV commercial jobs out there. I know about "Kondor Films" but are there any other production companies in CH and are they willing to hire production assistant. I have some production experience (feature films, commercials) and I previously undertook internships at "Vertigo Films" and "Annex Films". Should I consider advertising agencies as well? I guess most of the big ad agencies("Saatchi and Saatchi", etc.) have a TV production department ,run by the Head of TV production?

Thanks.

PS: Would Germany be a better choice for such type of work? (I'm currently based in Berne)

It's a tiny business, expect to be hired for a few days here and there. Germany will have more options. Too many rich kids who will work for free & even supply equipment free!

Aren't most European TV commercials these days produced in either The UK, France or Germany (and even the US), and then voiced-over (dubbed) with another language or dialect to make it seem more local? Some dubbing is still very poorly done in deed

I feel most commercials I see these days are are same across countries but with different text, price and of course language.

I looked into this last year from a more musical angle and came to the conclusion that you're better off trying to set up something on your own, i.e. setup your own agency or production company.

As fatmanfilms said it is not big business here if you are looking for it to be your main income.

Don't expect to make any money with a production co, as everybody who has a laptop & iPhone/ DSLR thinks they are a production co.