Aug 24
Tim epitomises many of the things that could be classed as best freelance practices. His developmental and DIY attitude with social media, websites and e-commerce; his emphasis on collegial rapport and being in good standing among colleagues; his efforts to map out the territory he wants to play in – exploring his passions - and turning them into viable sources of income.
In a world where parents are still pushing their children to follow prescribed career pathways, Presenter/Reporter Simon has found a different formula: follow what is interesting to your audience and the money will come.
Stephen explains the problem of over-calculating your career path, the true time and effort needed to get published as an author and filmmaker, and ends with a practical exercise for writers of all genres in both film and theatre.
Pro makeup artist Carron Wells gives aspiring newbies a wakeup call as to the level of professionalism needed to enter the film and TV industry. She shares the eleven essential traits of a successful makeup artist, and how a simple change of attitude helped turn her off-and-on freelancing work into a flourishing business.
This post is for anyone wanting to study the attitudes and methodologies of successful freelancers. The fact that Kerry is a Production Manager is somewhat irrelevant. The common thread that the subjects of all my interviews have is ‘gold running through their veins’, that is, they know that it is a delicate mixture of attitude plus the intelligent application of their skill, that stands them out from the crowd.
Highly recommended reading for anyone wanting to start their own film production company. Producer, Phil Liefting from Film Construction, talks about the director/producer relationship, dealing with advertising agencies, pitching for a job and winning, the first step for aspiring producers and his work ethic.
David explains the three key elements of making a low budget film without compromising on technical expertise. He shares why he is provocative and what is behind his fascination with sexuality onscreen. He outlines the lesson he learned from movie genius Alejandro Jodorowsky, that has changed his entire outlook on film making.
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