Iain Gray - Independent Filmmaker

Key things Iain Mentioned

Be open to learn new things

- By interest

- By necessity

Make a good portfolio

- Whether online or physical

- Have categories?

Undergraduate

Post Grad

Pet Portraits

Biro sketches / digital styles / general works to show my variety

Listen to clients

- Get on well with clients

- Know who you are and present clearly to your client

- Be clear about your identity

- Don't lose yourself to the client - Know your value!

Schedule your time well and keep track of everything

Price right

- Take time into account

- include interacting with the client

- Include time to do paperwork

- Include all materials

If they aren't happy with your prices it is up to you whether you want to go ahead at a lower price.

- A company you like?

- A company you know has the money and is a 'cheapskate'

- Find out their budget

Apply to the companies and areas that you want to

- You don't have to just go with anything or the first thing that comes up

- You may need to be pushy and stand up for yourself

- TALK YOURSELF UP!

Look into what companies you would potentially work for

Find people you can work with and make connections with.