Newsletter Update
I've changed the name of my newsletter from the Filmmaking Central newsletter to Creative Economist because I want to broaden my scope beyond traditional filmmaking and into a modern era of creation.
Many people these days don't identify with the word "filmmaker". It's antiquated at its core by the inclusion of the word "film" - a mysterious substance most young filmmakers have yet to experience. Instead, many people classify themselves as a creator - one who creates film/video/art and so forth.
I also wanted the newsletter to stand on its own. You don't have to be a part of the Filmmaking Central community to enjoy and gain a lot of value from the newsletter. But, of course, participating in both is perfectly wonderful.
Part of this changed was sparked my my own transition into the world of the creator.
For the past 12 months, I've had the opportunity to work with some major brands on their digital campaigns. This meant creating videos for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. 😱
I myself had very little knowledge and experience in these realms, but luckily I had surrounded myself with extremely talented people who had plenty of experience.
It has been a fun journey, and I'm looking forward to sharing more updates and diving into the world of the creative economy.
Alex Darke
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The Archive | Filmmaking Central
I've recently updated The Archive within the Filmmaking Central community to include a new 2-part video series called Hollywood: The Golden Years, hosted by Gene Kelly.
It's available to watch for free along with the 13-part course on American Cinema with an incredible lineup of instructors including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, The Coen Brothers, Quentin Tarantino, Spike Lee, Sydney Pollack, Sam Raimi, Brian DePalma, and more.
Click the link to lock in your free access.
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The Latest
TikTok Tries Again With New Program to Pay Creators (for Real This Time?) | PCMag
One of the biggest differences between TikTok's now-defunct Creator Fund and its new Creator Rewards Program is that the new fund promises to compensate creators for their 'ad value.'
Are you taking advantage of the various monetization avenues for digital content? What have you noticed?
pcmag.com
The Industry
American Film Market Relocating To Las Vegas' Palms Casino Resort
The American Film Market is officially relocating to Las Vegas' Palms Casino Resort, following issues with the last edition in Santa Monica.
With my recent move to Las Vegas and the finalization of the new Sony movie studio build in Summerlin, I am of course interested to see how this affects the industry as a whole, but also the industry in Las Vegas. Will you be attending?
deadline.com
Bob Iger Says Netflix-Style Password Sharing Stance Will Boost Profits
Disney this summer will roll out paid password sharing on Disney+, a move CEO Bob Iger describes it as being directly influenced by Netflix.
How will this move affect major streamers and how will it change the cord cutter community?
deadline.com