“My sessions with Andy were creatively inspiring and incredibly influential for my work. I came away from the sessions with a renewed passion, industry knowledge, and creative advice that has helped me refine my work into the most potent representation of me. I couldn't recommend him highly enough!”
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NETWORKING 101
This workshop is designed for show business creatives who look at a foyer full of industry players and want to run screaming in the opposite direction.
I get it! I hate it too but it's necessary in this industry and when done right, it can actually be quite fun!
It is all about who you know so come and learn practical strategies to build meaningful connections and relationships within the industry.
After this workshop you'll feel empowered and calm the next time you step into a foyer or conference.
Main Points of Focus:
Overcoming networking anxiety
Building authentic relationships
Learning effective communication strategies
Navigate industry events with ease and blitz those dreaded foyer chats!
Details:
Date: 17th September 2024
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: Online
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STORY 101
This workshop is aimed at emerging and first time writers who want to learn how to creating an engaging story for the screen.
For this workshop I will use short film as the main example but the skills are transferable to other short form platforms including TikTok and YouTube.
Actors wanting to create their own work, theatre writers wanting to adapt stories to the screen. This is for workshop is for you!
Main Points of Focus:
Cultivating ideas
Exploring different story structures
Overcoming writer's block
Playing with genre
Post-script steps and creating a compelling pitch
Details:
Date: 26th September 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Cost: $25
Location: Online
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CROWDFUNDING 101
Learn the essentials of crowdfunding for creative projects. This workshop covers everything from preparing for success to diversifying your funding streams and mastering the art of the cold email.
Asking people for money Is legit cringe.com! Trust me, I get it. But with six successful crowd funds under my belt I know a thing or two about how to crowd fund effectively and maintain your dignity.
Main Points of Focus:
Preparing for a successful campaign
Diversifying funding streams
Crafting a compelling pitch
Mastering cold emails
I've got the money, now what do I do?
Details:
Date: 3rd October 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Cost: $25
Location: Online
Actor/Writer - Syd Zygier
“I found my session with Andy so helpful! He took the time to tailor it to be exactly what I needed. The whole experience renewed my motivation and helped inspire me to redefine my creative practice”
Screenwriter - David Hannam
As writers we write to be read but putting your work out there, especially when it’s in its early stages, can be heart-in-mouth experience - unless you’re showing it to someone with great story instincts and an insightful approach to character. That’s Andy.”