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Mar '25 •
How to quickly get first ideal clients as a freelance filmmaker?
A student asked me how to get their first paying client without a portfolio. 🤔💰 If you have basic skills, try this: 1. Pick a niche you love ❤️ – like kitesurfing, for example. 2. Offer a free test project 🎥 – Ask a local shop owner if you can make a short promo video for them. In return, have them display it in their store, let you leave business cards the store, and post it on your website with your name --> SPREAD IT 3. Use it as proof ✅ – Now have a real project to show. Pitch other kitesurfing shops or surf brands - maybe even somebody lurks on the website of the Surf Shop you promoted and likes your work - Start with low prices, and increase them as you gain experience and proof. 🚀 For Inspiration: FREE TEST PROJECT EXAMPLE: A Tribute to One Eye PAID FILM FOR CLIENT: The Invention of the WetSuit by Jack O´Neill
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Camera advice! 🎥
Good morning, friends! I’m curious about cameras. So I’m turning to the people with more experience and knowledge than I. I have about $1,100-1,500 USD to spend. (More than that and I start to feel like I’m taking too much money for myself. But I could save up for sure.) The camera I bought in September or October (pictures below) is very nice and I thought i had researched well enough but it’s not what I need. I do have a lens for it. Maybe I should get more lenses? I’m not well-educated in this area. I wish I were. Anyhoo, I’m pretty sure I want to go with a BlackMagic but I thought I would get more perspectives. Plus I would need much more than $1500. There are much less expensive cameras that are not Black Magic quality. Maybe getting something like that to practice on and learn would be beneficial? Thoughts and perspectives are very welcome! I’m still learning.
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Sep '25 •
What is the camera you are using right now?
Do you use your phone? A DSLR camera? Which camera do you use?
Dec '24 •
🎥 Welcome & Introduce to the Community!
This is a community to help you achieve 5k/month landing film & video clients without fancy equipment, 🎬 make your first films, 💡 be around like-minded creative makers, 🎨 share wins, 🏆 get advice, and 🌱 grow within a supportive space designed to bring the images in your mind to life ✨🎞️ 👉 Before you do anything: Please introduce yourself, your profession, and your 3 biggest goals at the moment. 🚀 If you'd like, share why you haven’t yet achieved these goals and what’s holding you back. 💭 📩 I will personally reach out to every single introduction with quick and actionable feedback 📈 Let’s get started on your journey to making 5k/month and creating better films! 🎥🔥 🎁 Don't Forget: Every month brings a new chance to WIN exclusive rewards! - 🚀 Unlock new courses by commenting and posting in the community. - 💬 The most active members get to ask personalized questions during the weekly hangout – check the calendar here:👉 Skool Filmmaking Fundamentals Calendar - Jonas 🙌
Oct '25 •
New Member 🔊🕺🏽
Hello everyone! I’m Emmanuel, a filmmaker base in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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