THE FREE THE WORK ARTICLE DIRECTORY
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Giving Tuesday: WAYS TO GIVE BACK THAT MAKE USE OF YOUR TALENTS
This season, let's pay it forward and bring each other up through volunteer work, mentorship opportunities, and more opportunities to share our skills in the filmmaking space.
FTW 411 Twitter AMA Recap: Dana Balkin & Nikki Weiss-Goldstein on Commercial Representation
In case you missed our @FREETHEWORK AMA, here are some valuable pieces of advice for getting noticed, from two top commercial reps.
INDOOR VIEWING: ELECTION-THEMED STREAMING FILMS
Whether you’ve already cast an early ballot or are preparing your US election day plan, stay in the spirit of democracy with this list of election-themed streaming content.
FTW Connects: Animation Development Mentorship Meeting With Lion Forge Animation
ICYMI, watch our mentorship Zoom session with the co-founders of Lion Forge, the studio behind the Oscar-winning short, "Hair Love."
SECURE THE BAG: GETTING YOUR INDIE FILM FINANCED 101
A little lost on how to get your labor of love made? Filmmaker/writer Rendy Jones connects with directors Sonejuhi Sinha and Karen Maine to get some first-hand advice on how to bankroll your movie.
CREATIVE RESOURCES FOR BIPOC QUEER AND TRANS CREATORS
Calling all BIPOC queer and trans creators: We need you and your art today, yesterday, and always. Here are collectives, funding sources, and platforms to help support you and get your work off the ground.
Seven Graham – The Alchemy of Authenticity: Turning Your Shit into Gold
Seven Graham, "Ponyboi" executive producer, British intersex activist, comedian, filmmaker, and drug addiction therapist, provides insight on how to grow as people and as creatives during the pandemic.
THE ROAD TO ANIMATION: RESOURCES TO KICK-START YOUR ANIMATION CAREER
If you are in need of a jolt to kickstart your career in animation, look no further! We compiled a list of crucial resources to get you on the right path towards a successful career in animation.
ANIMATORS UNITE: MUST-KNOW ANIMATION COLLECTIVES
If you're a hirer or a creator looking for talented communities of animators, dive into this list of animator groups spanning across all sectors of the industry, made by and for underrepped animators in VR, CG, illustration, and more.