If you are in the business of media production, I suggest you check out www.TheDailyCollective.org. As a freelance makeup artist, I am always searching for new opportunities in my field. TheDailyCollective connects industry professionals like no other site on the web today.
I am thrilled to bring you the first interview about TheDailyCollective with founder, Marc Samson.
What is TheDailyCollective?
TheDailyCollective is a daily, email-based publication focused on source-matching individuals within the photography and filmmaking community. We’ve created a brand new way for professionals to cast for upcoming productions and connect with other creatives whenever there’s a need for collaboration.
We’re completely free and everyone in the industry is encouraged to subscribe and get connected.
What or who inspired you to start TheDailyCollective?
I first envisioned TheDailyCollective about a year ago when I was living in Savannah, Georgia. My friends were SCAD students
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and through them I witnessed a community with a cooperative and collaborative approach to creating and advancing new arts and film projects.
The networking process there seemed effortless. People organizing projects either already knew the best people for the job, or could just ask a friend (or a friend of a friend) — No more than two or three degrees of separation ever existed between a project organizer and a good fit.
I simply believe the same cooperative spirit can exist on a much larger level, a national or even global level, for the hundreds of thousands of talented people supporting art and film.
Do you have a staff for the site? If so, who are they and what are their roles?
We’re a community-based publication — our content is almost entirely user-generated, and more than any one person, we have our subscribers to thank for spreading the word about the TheDailyCollective and growing this new community.
What types of professionals are part of TheDailyCollective?
The Daily Collective includes photographers, filmmakers, producers, clothing and costume designers, hair stylists, makeup artists, graphic designers, set designers, models, actors, sound and light specialists, and all others associated directly or indirectly with emerging and established art and film projects.
What benefits do industry professionals receive by signing up for the site?
We have designed a resource that speeds up the networking process and takes the guesswork out of finding legitimate productions and professionals to become involved with.
Issues of TheDailyCollective are sent directly to subscribers’ inboxes and arrive as a simple, plain-text email (no banners, no images and no useless information). This means our subscribers can spend less time searching for new projects and more time working on them. And we think that’s a good thing.
What types of projects does TheDailyCollective accept?
We accept any photography or filmmaking project in need of talent. Some projects offer payment, others are simply collaborative. There are no size requirements and projects can come from established professionals or new entrants working to build their portfolio.
There’s something for everyone in TheDailyCollective.
What is the process for industry professionals to submit a project?
Submitting a project to TheDailyCollective is simple.
1) Head to www.thedailycollective.org
2) Click the “submit project” tab
3) Fill out the form
4) Press submit
And that’s it – your work is done. Once we publish your project, responses will come directly to your email.
What key points should industry professionals keep in mind when submitting a project?
Three things to keep in mind when submitting projects:
1) Make sure to include any and all requirements you have for choosing collaborators
2) You should include a link to your website or portfolio
3) Stay on point and be concise with your request
What are your future goals for TheDailyCollective?
Our goal is to create the industry’s ultimate free casting resource, helping professionals connect quickly and in a simple and more effective way. As our subscriber base grows, we plan to develop regional issues of TheDailyCollective that will focus on major US cities, as well as continue producing a national publication.
Do you have any closing remarks or additional information you would like to share about TheDailyCollective?
TheDailyCollective is a viral, grassroots community working together toward a common goal. We owe a big thanks to everyone spreading the word and helping us by recruiting friends and colleagues to become part of this growing network of amazing potential.
You can subscribe by visiting www.thedailycollective.org.
About Marc Samson
Marc Samson is an independent Public Relations consultant and entrepreneur living in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.
In November, 2009, Marc founded www.TheDailyCollective.org, a daily, email-based publication focused on source-matching individuals within the independent photography and filmmaking industry. He can be followed on Twitter @marcjudesamson.
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About The Author
Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.
In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.
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