How You Can Make Money as an Independent Artist

• Workshop Room 2

Filmmaking can feel helpless. Often we get trapped in the false narrative that all we can do is sit back and wait for someone to open the golden door of wealth and fame… but frankly, that’s bullsh*t. This is an industry full of opportunities for those who are willing to engage in the entrepreneurial grind of building a profitable entity within the film industry. This course will give you the basic, high level tools to propel you on your journey to leaving your day job and carving out a space for yourself in this industry.

Presented by:

Jacob Matthew Executive Producer of Booklight & Producer of Netflix's, "Less is Now"

Jacob is an international producer and co-owner of the film agency: Booklight. Through the years, Jacob has traveled the globe making both client content and original content. From his Netflix Original Documentary, to his countless work with major Silicon Valley Tech brands, Jacob is an expert in making high end film products that turn a profit. Currently, Jacob’s focus is on business development and growth for his film agency. From Booklight’s Los Angeles office, Jacob works in developing original content projects, building relationships with major US brands and growing Booklight’s international reach. All projects he works on are in line with his purpose of building a great agency: o
Jacob is an international producer and co-owner of the film agency: Booklight. Through the years, Jacob has traveled the globe making both client content and original content. From his Netflix Original Documentary, to his countless work with major Silicon Valley Tech brands, Jacob is an expert in making high end film products that turn a profit. Currently, Jacob’s focus is on business development and growth for his film agency. From Booklight’s Los Angeles office, Jacob works in developing original content projects, building relationships with major US brands and growing Booklight’s international reach. All projects he works on are in line with his purpose of building a great agency: one where clients and financiers feel seen and heard, where his crew and team feel supported and encouraged, and where making a great product is paramount.