Introduction and Inquiry · The Booked Creative

Introduction and Inquiry

Hi Courtney!

I came across your post about The Booked Creative, and it immediately caught my attention! I'm planning to join your community, but I wanted to introduce myself and share a little about my work and where I'm hoping to take it.

I'm Shelley Novotny, a multidisciplinary designer and artist based in northern Wisconsin. My work centers around sculptural wearable art, imaginative costume design, and one-of-a-kind props, often incorporating reclaimed materials and elements from nature.

I've had the opportunity to design and create costumes and props for an independent horror film. Scapegoat and I'm currently collaborating on a theatrical interpretation of Schubert's Winterreise, developing sculptural wearable art that expresses the emotional landscape of the music through costume, movement, and transformation.

My work has also expanded into artistic photography, exhibitions, and collaborative productions. A documentary short about my creative journey, Stone Cold Phoenix, recently premiered at the Fresh Coast Film Festival.

My larger goal is to bring my wearable art, unconventional costume designs, and unique props into film, television, theater, music productions, and other imaginative projects.

I feel I've developed a strong creative foundation, but what I'm missing is the industry knowledge and connections to understand how to access these opportunities, get my work in front of the right people, and become part of larger productions.

I'd love to learn from your experience and explore whether your community could help me navigate that next chapter.

You can see some of my work at www.shelleynovotny.com.

I actually discovered you through your Instagram ad, where you mentioned looking for committed artists interested in breaking into the film industry and that you're building your own crew. That really caught my attention!

I just joined The Booked Creative on Skool, and I'm completely new to the platform, so I'm not quite sure where to begin.

I'd love your advice on what I should explore first, particularly as someone interested in costume design, sculptural wearable art, specialty props, and creative opportunities behind the scenes.

I'm excited to be here, learn how this industry works, and hopefully make some meaningful connections along the way!

Looking forward to connecting.

Thank you!

Shelley

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Introduction and Inquiry