

Artists and the Sharing Economy
Making a living as an artist is hard. But we live in the age of the Sharing Economy, so there are some ways to reduce costs and/or make some (mostly) passive income. The sharing economy is about access over ownership. I for one would not be nearly as financially stable as I am if it weren't for extra income from AirBnB and Getaround, as well as saving money when traveling through these same sites (and others). Let's start with the income-generating opportunites. And before I


Why I Quit My Cushy Job
I suspect I'm a bit of an anomoly in the film industry. For much of my 8-year career in video production, I have primarily had full-time jobs, sometimes with benefits even! I never really made a go of the whole freelance thing. And I realize that I am very lucky to have been gainfully employed in an arts industry, where making anywhere close to a living in your field is an accomplishment in itself. So why did I decide to quit my full-time video production job with benefits? W