I was checking out the website of the Austin film and video production company Matthew and Company when I realized I could pretty easily set up something like this myself. I’ve got the ability to shoot and edit commercials for local companies who are just looking to get a presence out there and have a small budget. I’ve considered approaching local businesses with proposals for shooting commercials with a budget of around $3k – $6k, businesses who haven’t ventured into television advertising yet, but could easily do so with a bit of a push on their sales end.
This would take honing my proposal writing skills and my business acumen. I’d need to become better at evaluating potential clients with enough capital and cajones to be willing to work with an untested “commercial director.”
I believe I have enough on my reel to show them I’m more than capable. Speaking of, I need to update my reel and put it up on my website. I have about a thousand different things I need to do that relate directly to my burgeoning career direction. I’d especially be interested in pursuing these kinds of gigs, not just because the money isn’t terrible, but more because it’d give me more experience behind the camera and more networking opportunities. Because I’ve discovered something about myself of late:
I like putting my name out there, I like taking chances, and I like throwing caution to the wind and selling myself as a good asset. Because I am a good asset, and as a freelancer (again!) I am back to the point where I need to make that a primary factor in my business choices.