Gorgeous Creatures!
Just wanted to say hi and plug in with this community, because I see the exponential power behind co-creation.
I used to work in London as an AD for 7 years on indies, studio films, music videos and mostly commercials, but by nature I'm more creatively inclined than schedules and strategies, so I've been building my writer/director portfolio to feed my creative essence.
Two years ago I side-tracked into spiritual science, and now I'm providing guidance as a Mindful Intimacy Catalyst, specifically for filmmakers, performers and creatives in the entertainment industry. This work goes way beyond the ordinary relationship and intimacy coaching, I'm mixing 24 years experience in tantric practices, with my insatiable interest in morphogenetic field physics, psychology, philosophy, NLP, somatic stress relief, sound healing and meditative practices.
I'm passionate about bringing all this knowledge to the filmmaking community, because I recognise our responsibility [and power] as storytellers & storysellers. The way we structure, shape, present, promote and popularise stories, journeys and relationships are quite literally teaching billions of people how to relate to themselves and one another. So my [probably life-long] mission is in bringing new energies into the filmmaking world, leaving behind thousands of years of conditioning [I hope You get which forces I'm referring to] and create an authentic, heart-centred, and truly exciting world for the benefit of all sentient beings.
I'm working on some interesting educational and narrative projects around all the above, so if You're interested just get in touch!
Much Love!
Hey, Alex Mill! Nice to meet you! Love this heart-felt intro! I feel like I've read another recent post from Introduce Yourself Weekend from another member who also take this kind of approach. It's worth it to read through and respond!
Ooo, London?! I love London! Would you be interested in participating in the "Paris, Je T'aime" challenge I posted in the Filmmakers Lounge? It's just a fun way to get to know people through their city:
https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing/Paris-Je-Taime-for-Wishful-Thin...
Also, I would love for you start a post in the Producing Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing) about what you've been able to benefit from as a director from your AD experience. I've known more than a few directors that made the leap from AD.
Thank You Karen "Kay" Ross, I'm currently living in Ibiza, so I nominated the island in the challenge and I'll definitely find a time to write a longer post about what I've learned from being an AD! There's a lot that a creative can grow from putting the logistics hat on and an AD's overall knowledge of every department helps a director a lot in planning and executing projects way more efficiently