Findings from the Business Acumen for Artists Programme

Hi there This is a copy of the presentation I gave yesterday at the Animation SA and Cape Film Commision (CFC) Funding and Distribution conference. It involved findings from  running the programme and recommendations to the film industry. Hopefully they take up the challenge!

Findings from the Business Acumen for Artists Programme

Thought you might find it interesting. Thanks to Padriac for his input. Please also add your insights and comments. E

Presentation on Executing the Business Case

Hi For your final session next Monday, one of the requirements for achieving your DP is that you present your product or service, structured with the following considerations in mind:

• How is this product/service going to create value?
• For whom is this going to create value?
• How will you make money from this and/or why should someone finance this?

You have three minutes for your presentation bearing in mind as Mark Twain said, "I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead".

If you have only three minutes to present, this will mean that you will need to be Totally articulate about the value creation of your product and what makes it something worthy to engage with.

You may present your product/service in any format you like.

Enjoy the experience of crafting this - you never know, you may use it in an elevator one day! Elaine

Private Bodywork/Creativity Sessions

MA Theatre & Performance (UCT); Dip. Acting (Drama Centre London)  www.robustphysicaltheatre.co.zaruth@robustphysicaltheatre.co.za Tel: 084 2687388 

Hi friends & colleagues, 

This is to inform you of Private Bodywork/Creativity sessions that I offer.   My hourly sessions are a collaborative process in which I work with your body in various ways – strengthening it, releasing blocks & connecting you to it. I devise the creativity section according to your needs, whether this is to develop your craft as an actor/performer or whether it is purely for personal growth and to explore your creativity.  Benefits:Strength & Flexibility Confidence Connection Emotional release Creativity Craft Joy & Expansiveness 

I have different payment structures from R450 – R350 depending on your economic position.  All business needs word-of-mouth, thus please do spread the word!  

Warm regards, Ruth Levin  

Sticky Ideas - the event

I have several questions about our intentions around the proposed event.  Having been one of the earliest enthusiasts of the idea (ref this Blog), I do hope my questions are not seen as negative. I would like to suggest we have a concept meeting about the event. 

• When was the decision made to use the Obs Festival as a date or a platform?  Is the Obs Festival the ideal time? Will it serve us best?
• Is the average "Obs Festino" the appropriate audience / client for our project?
• What are the objectives of the event?
• Are our objectives congruous with those of the Obs Fest?

Is there perhaps another forum that may better serve us?

What about a very specifically targeted audience made up of ourselves, our lecturers, our mentors and our guests? An evening with shared wine and snacks, shared ideas and deepening and widening an already strong and valuable network.

Jaqueline Dommisse

What I am Getting from This

Being involved in so many projects like my band and the business I would like to start, the course has helped me to see the endless possibilities of opportunity if the correct steps are taken. Each week when we cram so much information into 3hrs I go back and review the notes, try to apply it to the various projects and find more information around each class. It takes a while to digest the information especially when each day is filled with doing jobs for money, leaving very little time to reflect but I realize the importance of making the most of every minute of each day. My focus has been developing a concrete business plan but each session adds value to the other projects I am involved in. I am always surprised at how much I know when things are being explained to us but knowing something and actually putting it into practice is the key thing here.  I have not reached the point yet where I am actually linking each session together but I can definitely see how the one thing cannot work effectively without the other.  Special shout out to David Duarte for making this happen for me. Big big love! And Elaine you are tha bomb!!! Your compassion, intellect and kindness has been invaluable to my self belief and confidence.