Freelancing in the screen industry isn’t just about doing great work – it’s about finding the work, securing fair contracts and making your career sustainable.
According to Screen Australia there’s over 40,000 of us in the industry – and the reality is most of us are freelancers. Aside from a couple of years at the BBC in my early days, being the CEO of Screen Careers is my first full time job in 20 years!!!
Success isn’t just about being great at your job. It’s about having the business acumen to keep the work coming and get paid properly. So, from my experience and the research we’ve done in our work with freelancers at Screen Careers, here are the Top 4 Business Skills Every Screen Freelancer Needs:
