Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
1
Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
2
Where this can take you
Production runner/camera assistant (no qualifications) to camera operator; alternative routes are a T Level (L3), Camera Prep Technician Level 3 apprenticeship, or a media degree (L6).
Courses for this career
Level 3