Here
is the question. I currently own a Toronto based Real Estate
Photography/Video Production business, and it's going quite well. I've
been able to hire a few people, make a very comfortable living, and
everything is perfect.
The truth is, I'd love to start transitioning into more narrative work, being in Toronto there is plenty of gigs out here, but I don't have any contacts and that seems to be the only way to get work (not necessary true I know but let's be honest it's all about who you know). I decided to start my own business instead of going to film school so I only know 1-2 other filmmakers.
I am 20 years old, so I'm in no rush but in a few years time I'd love to be a full time narrative filmmaker. Sounds crazy but at 16 I said I'd be making 6 figures by 20 and I made that happen so why not. :)
I'm looking at purchasing a RED camera package, with a nice set of Canon Cinema Primes. I would be an owner/operator, offering my camera at no cost as long as I get to use it on set, mainly to gain experience and contacts. When not being used, I'd be renting it out (also purchasing a very good theft/damage insurance on it), to hopefully make it pay for itself.
Before making the insane purchase, I'd be testing the rental market for a few months to see how many potential clients I can get per month, I plan on being cheaper than the Toronto rental market of course.
Do I sound crazy? Or could the plan potentially work? What's the best RED package for what I'm looking for? Is there a better camera in that price range that has the same industry 'wow'?
Thanks everyone!
The truth is, I'd love to start transitioning into more narrative work, being in Toronto there is plenty of gigs out here, but I don't have any contacts and that seems to be the only way to get work (not necessary true I know but let's be honest it's all about who you know). I decided to start my own business instead of going to film school so I only know 1-2 other filmmakers.
I am 20 years old, so I'm in no rush but in a few years time I'd love to be a full time narrative filmmaker. Sounds crazy but at 16 I said I'd be making 6 figures by 20 and I made that happen so why not. :)
I'm looking at purchasing a RED camera package, with a nice set of Canon Cinema Primes. I would be an owner/operator, offering my camera at no cost as long as I get to use it on set, mainly to gain experience and contacts. When not being used, I'd be renting it out (also purchasing a very good theft/damage insurance on it), to hopefully make it pay for itself.
Before making the insane purchase, I'd be testing the rental market for a few months to see how many potential clients I can get per month, I plan on being cheaper than the Toronto rental market of course.
Do I sound crazy? Or could the plan potentially work? What's the best RED package for what I'm looking for? Is there a better camera in that price range that has the same industry 'wow'?
Thanks everyone!
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