For this study task we are required to identify different networking opportunities, as well as set up a professional LinkedIn account.
LinkedIn Account Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhys-elliott-2039381a1/
I have updated my LinkedIn account and have posted what I want to look for as a career. I am hoping that I will attract anybody in the industry who can help me achieve my goals in starting my own freelance business.
Networking / Job opportunities
While my eventual goal will be to start my own Freelance business, I may need to join studios before I can commit to being truly independent. Because of this, I will try network with as many people as I can, as well as job opportunities that I can take.
1. Waste Creative
https://www.waste-creative.com/
Waste Creative is an animation and illustration agency that I could possibly join. They specialize in the above topics. It would be a possible career path to follow.
2. Pictoplasma
https://conference.pictoplasma.com/berlin/
Pictoplasma is a contemporary character design and art conference / festival based in Berlin. The next festival will be held on August 25th this year. I may attend myself.
3. Fiverr
https://www.fiverr.com/?source=top_nav
Fiverr is an online website where freelancers of all kinds can advertise their services. This applies from voice acting to character creation. I myself have hired a voice actress from Fiverr before, and I think it could be a decent start to advertising my own services.
4. Manchester Animation Festival
https://www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk/
Manchester Animation Festival is a festival I have attended twice before. It is an opportunity to submit animated projects and network with people all across the world. While I attended in 2020, I think I did not pay too much attention as I was focused on university work. Therefore, I will be attending next year, hopefully in person, to network and give myself an opportunity to network with others.
5. The VTX festival 2021
https://www.pearsoncollegelondon.ac.uk/escape-studios/the-vfx-festival.html
The VFX Festival is a games, animation and VFX festival that will take place on March 9th. While I realistically won't be able to attend this festival this year, I hope I will be able to in 2022.
6. The Lakes International Comic Art Festival
https://www.comicartfestival.com/
This is a comic arts festival based in Kendal. Since I want to pursue narrative-led media, I think it would be a good idea to attend this festival.
7. Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival
http://www.kotatsufestival.com/
Kotatsu is a Japanese Animation Festival based in Wales. It will be a good opportunity for me to learn more about different cultural practices to animation and visual media.
8. London International Animation Festival
https://twitter.com/londonanimation?lang=en
9. UKCGF
https://www.ukcgf.com/
UKCGF is a Comic Con agency that hosts festivals across the United Kingdom. I may attend one of these festivals if possible in order to gain information and possibly new networking opportunities.
10. Twitter
https://twitter.com/SalsaberryBoi
Twitter is by far the largest social media platform for artists and content creators around the world. While there is a lot of competition on this site, it is a good way to collaborate and network with other artists and animators.
11. Minds.com
https://www.minds.com/salsaberry/
Minds is an alternative social media platform with a few differences from Twitter. You are able to donate to other users directly, as well as apply for memberships. I have set up my own personal account there and hope to try and gather an audience.
12. Annecy International Animation Festival
https://www.annecy.org/home
Annecy festival is an international animation festival based in France. It seems to be a good opportunity to network with animators around the globe.
LinkedIn Connections:
I have connected with 12 individuals who are mostly freelance illustrators or animators:
Some of these people have followed me back, while others are still pending.
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