Grow Your Video Business SSP 051: Curating Your Portfolio To Attract The Work You Want w/ Cody Dulock of Film Supply
Do you know how prospective clients view you and your work? Have you placed everything you have ever created on your Vimeo or website? You might be unwittingly making some mistakes that are keeping you from presenting yourself and your capabilities in the best light. But today we’re going through all the dos and don’ts of how to present your body of work.
Cody Dulock is the Director of Content for Film Supply and he sees the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to stock footage. His insights and advice on what to include in your portfolio and what to hide from the public is essential to making sure your prospective clients see the best version of what you have to offer. He has a ton of experience in film production, wedding, and corporate videography prior to his position at Film Supply, so it’s safe to say this guy knows the in’s and out’s of the filmmaking industry.
We also talk about the importance of spec work and how these types of projects can lead to opportunities you might have otherwise missed out on. If your portfolio is currently a display of almost every film you’ve ever made, Cody’s got some fantastic insights that just might convince you to reconsider.
Have you ever done any speck work? Was it a passion project or self-funded? Did it turn into future paying gigs? Throw us a comment on the show notes page!
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In this episode:
- The importance of curating your portfolio in all public arenas
- How spec work can lead to doing the type of work you’re dreaming of
- What 3 things can help you decide if you should take on that job you’re debating
- Why defining your culture & values right from the start is necessary to be successful
Quotes:
“People really need to connect with each other but they also need to be challenged.” (10:41)
“At the end of the day, your worst piece of work is what is going to define you, if it’s public” (24:34)
“Pinpointing what your culture is going to be about [is essential], even if you’re a one-person team.” (37:27)
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