SXSW 2025
The New 51%: Building Careers in Entertainment and Beyond
Description:
With 51% of the workforce projected to be independent by 2027, the entertainment industry offers a blueprint for success in project-based careers. Hear from a leading costume designer, cinematographer, composer, and industry executive about how they built their careers and communities. Learn their strategies for thriving in a relationship-driven industry and gain valuable insights for the future of creative work.
Other Resources / Information
Speaking samples:
Katie Irish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiPAq8b7Na8
Christine Ng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33lxx9DAeBY
EmmoLei Sankofa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_KASugOlt4
Amanda Spain: https://tribecafilm.com/films/navigating-the-truth-how-nonfiction-media-breaks-through-2024
Takeaways
- How to advance one's career from project to project in industries with no roadmap
- How to build a meaningful professional network
- How to navigate a rapidly changing industry and what it means for the trajectory of a creative career.
Speakers
- Jenny McQuaile, Head of Operations & Partnerships. Documentary Director, Producer., Portrait Creative Network
- Katie Irish, Costume Designer, Self employed
- Christine Ng, Cinematographer, Self employed
- EmmoLei Sankofa, Composer, Self employed
Organizer
Jean Ellen Cowgill, CEO and Founder, Portrait Creative Network
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