Hi all, my name is Jeffrey,
I'm an indie producer with a small production company that I'm very excited about! Been in indie circles for about four years now (new to film after many years working in a bookshop). Inspired to start my company as although production is my strongest skill set, I was unable to start as a runner/PA traditionally as there is next to no disability allowance in film.
Currently, I'm pitching around a ground-breaking new period drama that changes the way we see disability. Looking to connect with like-minded go-getters who believe in inclusion!
All the best,
Jeffrey
Producer
Verve Bee Media
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JEFFREY!!! OH MY LORRDDDD HELLO!!!!
Now taking the leap forward isn't that far-fetched. There are tons of examples that demonstrate the potential for change in Africa. Just 20 years ago, Nigeria had fewer than half a million working phone lines. Today it has a hundred million mobile phone subscriptions, and this mobile miracle is mirrored in every African country. There are over three quarters of a billion mobile phones in use in Africa today, and this has spurred justified excitement about leapfrogging, about bringing the sharing economy, artificial intelligence, autonomous machines to Africa. And this is all promising, but we need to think about sequencing. Forget putting the cart before the horse. You can't put the self-driving car before the roads.
Welcome, Jeffrey Salkilld. Glad you're in the community. Your drama sounds interesting and unique. How is the pitching going?
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Period drama that tackles DEI initiatives and modern social issues? Yes! Hope pitching for this is going well!
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Hi Jeffrey - so great to meet you here. Your story sounds inspiring. Period drama can be a steep climb but your passion shines through in your words and that is the key - your energy will always be the spark. Please let me know if I can be of any help as you navigate the resources here at Stage 32.
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Hi Jeffrey, any big plans for this year? Looking for anything?
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Sounds very fine to me, Jeffrey! A warmly welcome in this beautiful network. Let's connect.
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Great to meet you, Jeffrey Salkilld, and welcome to the community! What a fantastic topic! Maybe you could start a discussion in the Producing Lounge about accessibility for film sets?
Have you checked out the Producing Lounge? I think you'll enjoy participating in the conversations there, and of course, I'd love for you to start a post of your own! Maybe you could share a little about how you like to work and what kind of projects inspire you? https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing
Keep in mind that these lounges are like the VIP Filmmaker's Lounges at Film Festivals, so this is where you can meet the people doing the work, get advice on anything you're working on, and/or give back to those who may need advice. We're a very supportive and encouraging community! I think you'd also enjoy my blog post on how to get the most out of the Stage32 Community:
https://www.stage32.com/blog/SocialSaturday-Mining-for-Gold-in-the-Stage...
Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect!
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Hey Jeffrey! Welcome to Stage 32 you're gonna really love it. I've learned a lot and enjoy hearing feedback and different opinions from my peers and other industry professionals. I would like to connect with you being someone who was diagnosed with, aspergers when I was 6 years old. I would love to be a part of your vision, on creating stories that highlight disabilities realistically. There is a ton of negative stigma surrounding disabilities of any kind, as though it is some sort of death sentence and something to be shameful or embarrassed about. FYI people.. some of the best and most legendary works of entertainment were written and created by someone with a disability! I'm glad to see that someone highlighting some of the positives and not all of the negatives. So I would love to connect with you take care!