Work Experience

Work Experience

1989 · 11 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy

Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience without getting a job! The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Directed by James Hendrie · Written by James Hendrie

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Lenny Henry Terence
Susan Brown Mrs Percival
Kathy Burke Sally
Shelagh Fraser Lost Shopper
Neil Pearson Greg
Neil McCaul Father
John Normington Senior Floor Manager
Annabel Leventon Wealthy Woman
Graham Seed The Man
Nick Stringer Man on Phone
Hannah Tucek Little Girl

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