February 16, 2013
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Quick Update...
As it turns out, above all else, the Philadelphia Film Society is more about promoting their film festival . At first glance, it's pretty much like "become a member and give us your fucking money." I can't find a resource section on the site, which was frustrating. At the same time, I didn't speak to anyone yet, but I did send them an email, introducing myself and my little nameless company. Hopefully, they will contact me and point me in a good direction. If not, well... fuck 'em. Of course, their film festival is a good thing. If and when a movie comes out of this company, at least we'll have a place to showcase the work. If anything, they will be excellent for the finished product.
I keep wondering if my lack of experience is killing the growth from the start. Maybe I should concentrate on the freelance illustration aspect first and move on to filmmaking at a later date... Nah! The way I see it, experience doesn't come by sitting on your ass. Experience is here and now. I'll level up during the journey. Besides, I can't afford film school. There's really no way I can gain experience unless I make my own shit. A lot of aspiring filmmakers are going in that direction. I'm just crazy enough to make a company out of it.
From the looks of it, I'm definitely going to have to partner up with somebody. It might be sooner than I anticipated, but that's alright. It's all part of the plan.
Hoist the Jolly Roger!
Edit:
I completely forgot about You Tube and how helpful their videos are. It's the greatest resource known to mankind (once you filter out the cute kitten videos). There are some people I worked with in California that can probably pass some knowledge on to me. A little while ago, I worked as a conceptual artist for an independent film. I'll contact them and see what's what. I can think of at least one person that owes me a little favor.
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Levelling up during the journey is a definite piece of Pokemon wisdom... means it must be worthy!! You could try putting an ad somewhere appropriate - game stores are usually a hot spot for people with creative abilities (a hideous generalisation I know, but a truthful one, nonetheless). I nice big stereotype that we british have is of Philly being a place of real creative character and resources... for your sake I hope that's true... X
@OneYearToChangeMyLife - That wasn't a hideous generalization. There are three types of people: Those that play games, those who creative games, and those that do neither. The odds of finding creative talent in a game store are great. Thanks for the wonderful suggestion.
For now, I think I'm going to concentrate on the web site and illustration aspects. Even if it's just me doing the work, I need to stick with what I know. The film stuff will happen, but I'll place it at the bottom of the queue. It's complicated and, realistically, I'm in over my head due to expenses. For now, I'll keep working on the illustration side and build contacts and knowledge for filmmaking on the side.
Basically, I'm slowing it all down to avoid a crash.
@Jack_Hawksmoor - What sort of illustration do you do? x
@OneYearToChangeMyLife - Mostly comic book stuff. Here's a link to one of my online galleries: http://www.behance.net/kennygordon
It's not a proper portfolio, but I'm planning to make it better very soon. I definitely need to add more content.
... wow!! If I could write even 10% how well you draw... x
@OneYearToChangeMyLife - I'll accept 9%.
Just kidding. I'm glad you like it.
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