I attended the IPSE networking event put on by uni tonight and the speakers were brill! The keynote speaker especially made excellent points about branding and putting out something distinct. One of the most interesting points made was that often the most lucrative work you can offer as a freelancer is the work that you make for yourself out of passion, rather than that which appeals to too broad a market and is designed to sell. I like to think that I make distinct work but I could still stand to specialise a little more.
I got to speak to Jonathan Straight, the keynote speaker, a little bit. I felt quite the philistine when he brought up the Tetley and I thought he was referring to a pub, not an art gallery in the city. Anyway, I've resolved to go to this gallery soon and pick his brain some more. I don't know why but I still get stupidly nervous when I meet hugely successful people. Maybe I'll get better at it if I become hugely successful at some point.
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Sunday, 10 March 2019
Applying for jobs
I applied for my FIRST job with a very cool and hip studio based in Madrid called 'SPA Studios'. It was a good excuse to get my CV and some cover letters together. I found the job on the great best website in the world LINKEDIN which I am using more. It's incredibly intuitive. I did also go for the production assistant role which I would be well suited to also, as I want to get any sort of experience I can!
Right now I'm in the mindset of "apply for loads of stuff" but as I progress I think I'm leaning more towards a desire to pursue part- time work as it will allow me to find clients in my own time and work on my own projects, which is what I ultimately want. I've written most of a script for a film to start after the large hand-in in May. A live action mockumentary-type thing with animated elements. I will research organisations like the arts council, who hand out small grants to independent filmmakers.
Right now I'm in the mindset of "apply for loads of stuff" but as I progress I think I'm leaning more towards a desire to pursue part- time work as it will allow me to find clients in my own time and work on my own projects, which is what I ultimately want. I've written most of a script for a film to start after the large hand-in in May. A live action mockumentary-type thing with animated elements. I will research organisations like the arts council, who hand out small grants to independent filmmakers.
Job Hunting Part 2
I've continued to build my professional online presence by cementing my Indeed profile, updating my details and sticking my CV up there. I've also been rearranging my Google Drive as I prepare to graduate, so I am ready to enter the world of work/freelancing with a clear mind and a good idea of where everything is. It's a very liberating feeling. At the recommendation of a family friend, I've put together two spreadsheets. One is a client spreadsheet, a document of people I've made work for. It contains their location and specialism and what I did for them.
The other is an industry professional spreadsheet. It contains the details of the professionals I encounter, what roles they hold at what companies and where they're based. As I am so absent-minded with my head in the clouds, it is good to keep a record of who I've been talking to for future reference and so I have a good idea of who to talk to about what.
I was keen to volunteer at the LYFF, but they are insistent that I attend a training session on the 27th of March which is when I am video mapping in Lille. Bummer.
The other is an industry professional spreadsheet. It contains the details of the professionals I encounter, what roles they hold at what companies and where they're based. As I am so absent-minded with my head in the clouds, it is good to keep a record of who I've been talking to for future reference and so I have a good idea of who to talk to about what.
I was keen to volunteer at the LYFF, but they are insistent that I attend a training session on the 27th of March which is when I am video mapping in Lille. Bummer.
Sunday, 3 March 2019
Business Card and Website
I've printed my business cards and updated them with my new name and website and all that cool cool stuff. Finally, if anyone wants to see my portfolio, I can direct them there without having to give them a link to my GRAM.
Here's the link HERE. https://christopheranimation.com/
Many will say that it could seem pompous to include an entire auto-biography on one's website, but they're jealous because I thought of it first.
I used Squarespace, which is well worth it if you intend to use your website frequently, which I DO! I looked to Bill Plympton's website for inspo, as well as Chris Shepherd's. Both are written and designed in a handmade, personable tone, which I hope to convey in my own website!
While a year ago I was unsure of how to market myself and how to go about finding connections, it feels good to have a groundwork now. A pro website, my gram, my LinkedIn is going well etc.
I went through development with my business card.
The biggest change was my name.
I'm happier with the new business card. I feel I've used the space better, sharpened up the font and made it a little more clean. My website is on there now. I'll undoubtably continue to evolve the design with every new printing, but it reflects where I am now. Someone mentioned that I should use the international dialling code with my mobile number.
Here's the link HERE. https://christopheranimation.com/
Many will say that it could seem pompous to include an entire auto-biography on one's website, but they're jealous because I thought of it first.
I used Squarespace, which is well worth it if you intend to use your website frequently, which I DO! I looked to Bill Plympton's website for inspo, as well as Chris Shepherd's. Both are written and designed in a handmade, personable tone, which I hope to convey in my own website!
While a year ago I was unsure of how to market myself and how to go about finding connections, it feels good to have a groundwork now. A pro website, my gram, my LinkedIn is going well etc.
I went through development with my business card.
The biggest change was my name.
I'm happier with the new business card. I feel I've used the space better, sharpened up the font and made it a little more clean. My website is on there now. I'll undoubtably continue to evolve the design with every new printing, but it reflects where I am now. Someone mentioned that I should use the international dialling code with my mobile number.
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