12/5 - Creative Relationships

RECAP

Ana Julfayan:

- Ana started on music video sets during the MTV era, working as a camera operator, a time when women were rarely present in the film industry.

- She attended film school and climbed the ranks, honing her storytelling skills by working in writers' rooms and understanding what it means to be a creative.

- Ana observes that the industry often puts people in rigid roles, and there are those who act as liaisons between departments.

- She emphasizes how accessible information now allows us to become multi-hyphenates, blending various skills and roles.

- Ana produced a six-episode show called "Seekers," which focused on Indigenous healers, showcasing her storytelling expertise.

Rose Odeh:

- Rose studied music and in the 90s worked as a temp in a marketing agency led by a creative, where she learned various skills and gained diverse experiences.

- She aimed to build strong internet marketing campaigns as the internet was emerging, making her difficult to categorize since she had experience in multiple areas.

- Rose highlights the importance of expanding knowledge beyond a singular focus, learning about infrastructure and other facets outside just directing or producing.

- She believes that expanding one's scope not only grows your skills but also broadens professional relationships and networks.

Collaboration Insights:

- Both Ana and Rose stress that in creative projects, the project itself should take precedence, though it may be challenging to let creatives work within set guidelines.

- Ana explains that artists have a specific vision, and when working as a brand, their work reflects their interpretation, while creatives adapt their skills to meet brand/client goals.

- Neither role is deemed superior; both are necessary for bringing different perspectives to a project.

- Finding collaborative partners involves asking questions, trial and error, and seeing potential collaborations even with those outside the traditional creative industry.

- Collaboration often leads to bigger and better outcomes, as diverse inputs enrich the creative process.

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Thanks for coming!

Julie Pilat - CGO, FYI

Roneal Madlani - Head of Community, FYI

Sean Kantrowitz - Director of Media & Content, FYI

Emily Choi - Growth, FYI

Frankie Sandoval - Design, FYI

Taylor Weng - Growth, FYI

Meka Lolita - Music Curation, FYI

Aminah Muhammad - Social Media, FYI

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Douglas - Artist Manager

Sam Astra - Artist, Producer, Songwriter

Will Brierre - Mixer / Engineer

Mykiiie - Creative Community Leader

ACTHECOOLER - Producer

Shell Amega - Mandala Diva

CXRD - Artist

SOZI - Artist

Kristin Juel - Founder | Juel Concepts

Dan Posner - Dodger Fanatic

Howard Miura - Music Consultant

Nereya Otieno - Founder | Rising Artists Foundation

May Hwen - TV Producer | Eyewear Stylist | Artist

JT - Writer / Producer

Allegra Acosta - Actress & Artist

Alex Burke - Photographer

Anis Taylor - Film Producer

Samantha Ronson - Music Curation | FYI

Randy - Founder | NAV-C

Arturo Quiros - Street Poet

Dahlia Coronado - Street Poet

Josh Spoon - Artist

Michelle Weatherspoon - Marketing Manager

Bang Jackson - Music Exec.

Lady T - DJ

J Nikolé - Artist

Brian Gray - Music Exec.

Moxie Knox - Artist

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Mykiiie - For the Hxmies

Goal:

Share my brand story

3 Ways People Can Support:

- Follow my socials

- Sign up for my email list

- Buy ticket to my Hxmies’ show Dec. 15

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NereyaO - Donation Raffle

Goal:

Test out new ways of fundraising when everyone is bombarded with emails about what to do with their money.

3 Ways People Can Support:

- participate & spread the word 💜

- wanna know more about what the org does? Let’s get a coffee.

- share your perspective! Something missing in this that would increase your chance of participating?

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Julie Pilat - Numerology

Goal:

3 Ways People Can Support: