Are you a freelancer in the Film & TV industry? If so, you're not alone in feeling the drought of the past year. As someone who has been an editor for over 25 years, I've been lucky enough to get enough work to keep me going, but I'm beginning to wonder if this is just a temporary setback or if our industry is going through a reshaping.
Is it worth waiting for things to "get back to normal," or has the... Read more
Are you a freelancer in the Film & TV industry? If so, you're not alone in feeling the drought of the past year. As someone who has been an editor for over 25 years, I've been lucky enough to get enough work to keep me going, but I'm beginning to wonder if this is just a temporary setback or if our industry is going through a reshaping.
Is it worth waiting for things to "get back to normal," or has the definition of normal changed? With decreased advertising revenue, AI software, and streamers cutting spending, it's possible that there won't be as much work to go around. This raises questions about retraining, shifting focus, or finding supplementary revenue streams.
As someone who isn't an expert on the industry, I'm curious to know what you think. Which way is the wind blowing, and how are you coping with the challenges of the past year?
Is it worth waiting for things to "get back to normal," or has the definition of normal changed? With decreased advertising revenue, AI software, and streamers cutting spending, it's possible that there won't be as much work to go around. This raises questions about retraining, shifting focus, or finding supplementary revenue streams.
As someone who isn't an expert on the industry, I'm curious to know what you think. Which way is the wind blowing, and how are you coping with the challenges of the past year?
