…No one ever said it wasn’t, but Wow! You don’t really get it until you jump in.

I’ve been producing with GopherX for the last 9 months or so, since I proved myself to be a handy assistant on Job Review with a Vampire, and for the last 5 months, have been dedicated pretty much full time. This year we’ve already completed 5 funding applications for web series and short films, before the Independent Production Fund gave us something to blog about (read more about that in the boys’ recent posts below). It’s a very exciting time for everyone in the new media field, as linear scripted content typically reserved for the Television medium, is moving online in droves, and opportunities for small outfits like GopherX are starting to boom.  As the major TV funds now require interactive components, we anticipate more web series, games, and new forms of online entertainment to emerge.

I am very content with my decision to join GopherX this year, and focus on producing independent content in order to help grow the company, and kickstart my own producing career (best career move ever!). I’ve learned tons already by working with Christopher and Scott – these guys have been at the forefront of online entertainment since before YouTube was popular! This time last year, I was still somewhat intimidated by the whole idea of calling myself a “Producer”. I figured there was no real way to get around that without jumping right into it, so with this opportunity and much encouragement from my dear partners, I now include “Producer” in my email signatures, and voluntarily take on difficult tasks like negotiating contract terms with agents, purchasing production insurance for the first time, and detailing a fully trackable cash flow system for a year-long project (thanks to Christopher’s impressive spreadsheet design that I’d love to take credit for). Some of the most vital challenges have been managing time effectively, keeping up with current industry news, and networking with anyone and everyone who we may want to do business with (that’s a LOT of talented Torontonians, and then some, worldwide!), and then conquering these challenges among other daily routines while staying productive.  Is there anyone dedicating their time to creating more hours in the day yet…?