Creative Vibes

Ever had a client try to pay you in exposure??? Clients can be very difficult. They can overwork you, rush you, they can be abusive, they can be indecisive. I know, I've been there time and time again, but there is a way to handle them to get what you want and give them what they want. In this episode of the Creative Vibe Podcast, we will talk about strategies to manage your animation, film or video production clients. Not managing your clients can lead to creative burnout. Want to learn more about that? Check out this podcast on Creative burn out https://open.spotify.com/episode/03t9SdmLjYdMlHc9Rb5513?si=OoTN17eJS5qf-lBDD3MiDw

In this episode, I explain why it is so difficult to get on Netflix. I received this information from representatives from Netflix who have been a part of professional industry webinars, producers on Stage32, Director interviews as well as attempting myself. I also talk about strategies for improving your chances of getting on Netflix and exploring alternative streaming platform options. like KweliTV and distributors like Film Hub which are great platforms for black independent film and just independent film in general respectively. Netflix may be the holy grail but it is not the end all be all of success. You define your own success.

In this podcast, Kevin Jackson speaks with music composter Navid Lancaster who operates from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, but his resume and recognition extend world wide. In this podcast, we talk about music and sound design for movies, animation and games. Navid is one of the coolest people you will meet. Very humble, very passionate and meticulous when he approaches sound for films. It is always a pleasure to feature Caribbean creatives who push their craft and make a difference in their industry. Kevin Jackson and Navid Lancaster are both Stage32 moderators. If you don't know what stage 32 is, it's like linkedin for filmmakers. www.stage32.com also check www.animationjamaica.com for information on the animation industry in Jamaica.

Animation is like building a house In this episode we talk about how animation is very similar to building a house. It requires a team effort of expertise and it can bring great value you your business if you do it right the first time. Know what you want, or work with your creative to figure it out, plan, find the right team and execute. This podcast is for animators and business owners or managers alike.  @nivekproanimations kevin.jacksonnv@gmail.com

It's not enough to set a new year's resolution or just say I want to do this. Your goals have to be SMART enough to accomplish what you want. In this episode, I talk about how we as creatives can systematically achieve our goals time and time again with consistency. Screw procrastination. Where procrastination a go? Get SMART Follow me: www.nivekfilms.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/nivekproanimations/ linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-jackson-animator/

Abeeku & the maroons showcased it's short film back in 2017 and we did a crowdfund for it in 2018. It won 5 awards in 3 festivals in 2018 and it is screening at different festivals in 2019. What we really want to know is what is next for the episodes. What is next for the story? When are we going to see more. Hopefully I can answer that questions in this podcast.

Someone asked how do I keep up with work now that I have a newborn son. I decided to wait until he was 8 months old to do this Podcast because I wanted to ensure I got a good feel for how much it disrupts my workflow. In this podcast you hear me talk about the effects it initially had and how I attempt to manage it. P.S. It a'int easy.

Following up from Episode 7's "Self Doubt" episode I thought I would talk about fearing failure.

I had less than 6 months to direct the animation for a short called "Agwe" and a limited budget and crew. Here is how it all went down.

For my first podcast, I want to talk about an animated short I created and the journey it took me on. I am a self taught animator from Jamaica and I have a passion for telling stories. My head is like a movie theater, there is a new movie playing everyday. If you have never heard of Abeeku and the Maroons, check it out here Abeeku. It has won 6 awards so far and has been used to talk about telling cultural stories native to Afro-Caribbeans.

Dario Shields is a young filmmaker from Montego Bay Jamaica.  This man has achieved so much and encountered many tribulations on his journey. He holds and associate degree in business studies and marketing and an Associate Degree in chartered accounting.  His goal is to some day win an Oscar from Montego Bay Community College. He has made over 10 short films, wrote a book, achieved many awards as an actor, filmmaker and youth advocate and is getting reading to make his first movie. Humbled by harsh life experiences himself, the talent that God has given him, Dario is a Youth Advocate who is very active in not only his church, but his community, former college, but Jamaica on a whole. His goal is to inspire the world, and sharing the simple but powerful message that as a youth, child or even an older folk, despite what it is you go through, you simply need to believe in yourself, even if others doubt you and sometimes when you think you’re a failure and no one believes in you, just blink you will see just how lucky you are. He has titled his first novel as “Ghetto Born, God Raised’, a tremendous story similar to his own. Growing up in the ghetto himself and seeing many persons giving up on themselves simply because they don’t have the funds, support or the resources they need, Dario has decided to use his God given talent to inspire others with the message that, ‘you only need one thing and that’s God.’ Currently Dario has his eyes set on venturing into the world of Filming as another avenue to inspire the world. Today, he preaches a simple message that, ‘it’s not your setbacks, it’s how you comeback.’

This episode we interview an up and coming Jamaican actor Marlon "Rome" Walker. Known for his physically expressing style, he has been in award winning films suchs as "Gone", "Heart Shaped Box" and "Learning How to Swim". He also played a double in the latest James Bond Movie "Time to Die". He has played everything from the loving husband, to a psycho killer, to a mute character in the popular Jamaican series "Me and Mi Kru". If you don't know him this is your chance to learn more about him.

This episode we talk with Glen Henry an indie game developer living in Jamaica. He is active member of the Jamaica Game Developer's Society and very knowledgeable on the international indie game market. We are going to hear about his struggles, successes and what's next for game development in the Caribbean.

In an article on Loop Jamaica dated March 23, 2019 titled  Creatives should build partnerships for success - Dr Leachim Semaj, the respected Dr. Makes claims such as  "The failure rate for small business is phenomenal. Artistic people are some of the worst business people because their brains are not wired that way. When artistic people say 2+2, they get 50, so that's them now trying to be a business person. It is like a fish trying to climb a try."  While he makes great points in the article the above statement high offended many creatives for how extreme it was. I wanted to give me opinion on it.

Self doubt, we all face it from time to time. Am I good enough? Can I finish on time? I'm not cut out for this? Maybe this is not my thing? People tell me I am awesome but I don't feel like it. If you have ever said any of these or anything close then you know what I am talking about. Well, let's talk about it here on the NivekPro Creative Motivation. Corretta Singer's podcast on "Self Denigration" https://player.fm/series/corretta3d-3072875/episode-2-self-denigration

This is a dual podcast. Marlon "Rome" Walker invited myself and the lovely Trician McTavit on his podcast "My Opinion". We answered a viewers question on pursuing your dreams. We touch a little bit on Buju on his release. LAST but not least we touch a bit on the struggles of an actor in Jamaica and being type cast based on looks. A topic I plan to explore further with Marlon in the future.

Do you work a 9 - 5 and wondering when is it time to move on or how do you move on and do what you really want to do. In this podcast I weigh in with my perspective.

When you are a young creative, very often we are discouraged from living and enjoying our passion. This is especially true in a third world country where the society and economy revere doctors, lawyers, engineers and bankers. Not realizing that creativity is responsible for the clothes they spend thousands on, the cars they pay tens of thousands for or even the house they pay hundreds of thousands and millions for. With that said, it is hard to get noticed when just starting out. I will tell you what worked for me. Hopefully it can help you or someone else further their journey toward their goals.

Creative Burn Out. What is it, how do you handle it, how do you avoid it for a productive and healthy lifestyle as a creative.