That's the first question we ask you. We help you define the options and maybe set goals, by showcasing the career profiles of other new directors and recently signed directors.
Common ambitions are to get more commissions and get signed to an independent rep or production company. For some directors, understanding how the industry works and knowing who's who is the first step. Some directors want better strategies for self-promotion, or to know what work to make to take them where they want to be.
Our weekly live Q&As are with hard-to-reach reps & producers, who take us through case studies illustrating hows and whys of a recent new director signing, or the details of a winning pitch and the video that was made. Members can ask questions and get to know our VIP guests.
Plus
Directors who had work shortlisted in the most recent Shiny Awards get 6 months' free access to Shiny Network AND an invite to join the Curated Directors group
The weekly Q&As and interviews are all recorded so you can catch up or watch again.
Shiny is run by a small team in the UK with thousands of industry contacts worldwide, many of them actively involved with us right now as judges and mentors.
Caroline Bottomley created the Shiny Awards, and before that, the world's first music video commissioning platform, Radar Music Videos.
Shiny is not-for-profit, uses diversity metrics and has a DEI advisory board to hold us accountable. The mission behind Shiny is to improve access to knowledge & networking, in the interests of equality & fairness.
Here's a few of the world class industry professionals we work with.
Come and meet more VIPs like these!
Dan Curwin, Creative Exec Abi Pearl, Commissioner Becky Owen, Head of Creative Shop, Jen Herrera, US Rep Kate Morrison, Director of Production Nadja Lossgott, Executive Creative Director Jevonne Cortez-Bell, Executive Producer, Toby Allen, Executive Creative Director
Laura Northover, EP Blink Productions UK, Britt Ellis, Commercial Producer USA
Andre Reid-McKinley, Music Video Rep Somesuch UK, Sergio Lopez Ferrero, Global Head of Production Publicis Groupe USA, Jonathan Setanta, Creative Director Lucky Generals USA, Shadeh Smith, Senior Director Atlantic Records USA, Chris Watling, MD Somesuch Worldwide, Mia Powell, New Business Director, Lammas Park UK
Lee Fairweather, Music Rep Compulsory UK, Neil Cray, Head of Production Caviar UK, Luciana Abramzon, Creative EP Landia Mexico, John Moule, Independent Label Music Video Commissioner UK, Sam Davey, Directors Agent OB Management UK, Lexi Corn, Creative Director Iris Worldwide USA, Kelly Broad, EP Harbor Picture Company USA, Andy Roberts, Directors Rep Las Bandas Be Brave UK
There are commercial production courses where you can spend many hundreds of £s or $s for advice & introductions to industry connections.
We've priced Shiny to compare with day-to-day services for filmmakers, but where you can get unparalleled advice, support & connections. We hope you'll agree it's extremely good value.
Last year, +50 directors who started with Shiny achieved significant career wins, ie:
- Signed to major production companies
- Won at major industry awards
Can you cancel if it's not for you?
Yes, stay as long as you like, leave whenever you're ready.