[VIDEO] Mental Health in Focus: a conversation with Paul-François Sampson

"That's the trade-off we have to make: do we want a life, or do we want money?" Set technician of 30 years Paul-François Sampson talks about the often difficult working conditions technical trades face in the film and TV industry: limited contracts, long workdays and a lack of recognition. He explains how he learned to set boundaries, getting the same results while still making it home earlier.


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