Picture's Up!
Picture's Up!
Podcast Description
A Tulsa Film Collective Workshop Series–In this panel series from the Tulsa Film Collective's first 'Pictures Up' event, industry professionals share their journeys and insights into the film industry everywhere from hair & makeup, grip & lighting, producing, and more!
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Content Themes
The series features a range of themes related to the film production process, including set design, camera operations, and hair and makeup. Each episode dives into specific topics, such as set decoration challenges in the context of memorable projects, technical tips for camera operations, and the collaborative nature of hair and makeup departments in film.
A Tulsa Film Collective Workshop Series
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In this panel series from the Tulsa Film Collective’s first ‘Pictures Up’ event, industry professionals share their journeys and insights into the film industry everywhere from hair & makeup, grip & lighting, producing, and more!
This video features Charles Elmore, co-founder of the Tulsa Film Collective, and a panel of experienced film industry freelancers discussing the realities, challenges, and strategies of pursuing a career in film.
They cover topics such as networking, setting rates, balancing workloads, handling feast-or-famine periods, marketing oneself, and the importance of community support.
The panelists include a sound mixer, a camera department professional, a publicist, and a producer, offering diverse perspectives on successfully navigating and sustaining a freelance career in the evolving film industry of Oklahoma.
Timestamp Menu
00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
01:11 Series Overview and Purpose
02:33 Freelancing in Oklahoma
03:01 Panelist Introductions
08:25 Freelancing Challenges and Insights
33:55 Navigating Multiple Roles in the Industry
34:49 Freelancing Realities and Financial Strategies
35:59 Avoiding Crisis as a Freelancer
38:42 Understanding the Industry's Ebb and Flow
41:25 The Importance of Saying Yes
53:55 Setting Rates and Negotiating
01:07:42 Marketing Yourself Effectively
01:12:24 Curating Your Resume for Success
01:12:54 Building and Using Your Reel
01:13:32 Networking and Film Festivals
01:14:19 Film School vs. On-the-Job Learning
01:15:00 Freelancing vs. Agency Work
01:16:01 Specializing in Your Craft
01:24:34 The Importance of Unions
01:28:56 Networking and Community Building
01:43:35 Gear and Equipment: What You Need
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