{"id":220,"date":"2021-02-05T19:35:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T19:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mayreni-animation.com\/?p=220"},"modified":"2021-10-18T21:10:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T21:10:35","slug":"back-to-beautiful-and-scary-freelancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayreni-animation.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/05\/back-to-beautiful-and-scary-freelancing\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to beautiful (and scary) freelancing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

… and embracing the change and uncertainty that comes with it. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So here’s an update:<\/strong> I left the stop motion advertising studio I worked at for two and a half years. I am a free agent now, trying to move back into filmmaking and pushing myself to create my own material too, starting small. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what does it mean to me to begin the year as a freelance animator? At first I wanted to take it easy for a while, I deserved it! During the past 6 months I had been in hardcore workaholic mode. I worked full time at the studio (with the occasional burnout sessions), I started teaching at a university, I was working Saturdays on one short film and co-directing another whenever I could, I began a relationship plus the usual trying to cook, clean, dance, do movie nights and sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m proud of myself for having managed gracefully (meaning not going insane) and I can say one thing: I’ve certainly learned to manage my anxiety a lot better. But I know I don’t want to live under so much constant strain and stress (especially of I’m not getting much money or good reel material out of it). When I work so hard, I forget how to relax, even if I give myself the time for it. Do you ever get that feeling of anxiety from not being productive 24 hours a day? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyway, stress isn’t the reason I left my studio job, mostly I just felt stuck and frustrated both economically and professionally (which was why I took on everything else). Of course I am grateful for the time spent there, I learned so much from doing advertising and from every talented team member. I learned the most from dabbling in the art department, even designing sets and directing a team of artists a few times. It was educational and a lot of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course it’s comfortable having a constant paycheck; now my income depends solely on me staying active and reaching out. It’s a challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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But I know what I want, I needed to grow and that meant moving on<\/strong>. Hey I’m even cured of my insomnia! That’s how much I needed a change. I am an animator, that is my strength. I am seeking work that is more challenging and fulfilling. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

So I started the year with all the time in the world, I even told people I was blissfully unemployed. The relaxing part lasted about a week, I quickly became restless and now having so much time to myself made me really excited about the possibilities! I’ve already finished two small projects after teaming up with a few talented people. I will share them soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month I’m teaching a few classes, I have a couple of scenes left of See You Soon<\/a><\/em> and I’ll be joining a new short film. After that, who knows! I’m trying to have a bit more faith in myself and not succumb to panic attacks too often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it does have its charm, the uncertainty terrifies me sometimes, but I’m committed to embracing it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On set of See You Soon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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