The Professional
business development for digital producers
Overview
The Professional is a workshop series dedicated to taking artists to the next level of their professional development as practicing filmmakers, photographers and digital media producers. The series will provide participants with insight into how to start a professional resume, be strategic about social media, start prepping a digital media kit, and so much more!
SCHEDULE
MONEY TALK
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, April 5, 2023. 6:30-8PM
How to talk about pricing, read and interpret contracts and other forms, and what work for hire really means.
Pre-Production + Creating A Healthy, Positive Production Culture On Set
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, April 12, 2023. 6:30-8PM
So you have a script and want to make a film? How do you start and what are some processes that will be a strong start for your production(s).
Artists, Resumes, and Social Media + Digital Media Press Kit
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, April 19, 2023. 6:30-8PM
How to start your resume, be strategic about your social media, and start prepping a digital media kit
A Conversation between the Producer, Director, Writer, and DP
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, April 26, 2023. 6:30-8PM
A facilitated conversations with the lead production crew of Hmong Organization as they talk about their experience on set and what they learned,
LEAD ARTISTS
The Professional is led by Kazua Melissa Vang and complimented by a series of professional digital media producers. Melissa has a long resume of accomplishments that include film producing and management, fine arts photographer, and arts organizer. Other presenters include Caroline Yang, Lee Elee Vue, Touchaingkong Yang and others.
PARTICIPATION
This workshop is designed for emerging artists that already have had some experience producing and working, and want to take their professional profile to the next level.
Location
All activity will take place at In Progress - Studio 213 / 213 Front Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55117
MORE INFORMATION
The Professional is an intermediate level workshop series for emerging artists that are ready to take the next steps towards their professional development. We are seeking 8 participants for this series with an expectation that those that are accepted to the program will commit to the process.
If you have further questions please send us an email at: info@in-progress.org