~January 20th: 1 hr. 30 min. Wrote down all the rest of the Indiegogo information-who gets what perks and began working on a roll out sheet (for my own sake, even though Indiegogo has a check off list). It is a spreadsheet with all the perks on it that lists who gets what and those that have been completed. Updated the other spreadsheet to be sure I have all the contacts names and info.
-Met w/Kyle 1 hr. 30 min : We worked together to design an idea for the Masquerade/Mardi Gras Party Poster. I love it! It will be extremely beautiful and well displayed. Also during our meeting we discussed how many comic strips and alter egos Kyle will be designing for Indiegogo and when we want to get those out (as soon as we get back from Spring Break-in the mail and shipped).
~January 21st: Shannon contacted me about a follow-up to Indiegogo/Social Media Study. Went ahead and scheduled a time to meet with Rika for the following week.
~January 23rd: 1 hr 30 min. Began watching and grading the first round of films
~January 24th: 1 hr. 30 min. Watched the rest of the films and graded the second round of abstracts. Took notes on what I thought for each.
~January 25th: 1 hr. Began making email templates for Indiegogo thank yous for No Perk contributors and follow up emails to those who will receive alter ego pictures. I will have the class review and suggest edits in class Tuesday.
~January 26th: 2 hrs. Department Meeting. Went over upcoming events and blogs for this week. Discussed if someone will be needing to take over the Bake Sale. Also discussed presentations for class with Indiegogo, Awards, and Sponsors. This week I will meet with Ally to go over in depth After Party and upcoming Mardi Gras/Masquerade Party.
~Started putting together presentation with emails and such for class (1 hr)
~January 27th: Meet w/Rika and finish putting together and building SM Survey/Indiegogo Presentation
DIRTY DOZEN for AFTER PARTY:
1. Objectives: Host an amazing party that celebrates all of the filmmakers success and work as well as the Visions Staff's hard work for putting together the festival. It's a way to close the festival with positivity, entertainment, awards, prizes and having a fun night of celebrating with food, drinks and for joining the League of Visionaries.
2. Customer: Filmmakers and Scholars, Guests who have passes, Family/Friends, Us
3. Results: We celebrate success, have a good time and develop new relationships that can last a lifetime!
4. Budget: $700 (roughly $500 for catering/food and $200 for decorations, dj/music/entertainment)
5. Amount of time: A lot: Days (See Schedule Below) Lots of pre-planning and developing
6. Skills: Time Management, Organization, Communication Skills, Flexibility, Adaptability
7. Needed resources: Venue, decorations, entertainment, good food, and prizes
8. Who's Involved: Myself (in charge), Ally is assisting me, EK handing out Awards, and others in the class to help set up with decorations when it gets closer to the day
9. Schedule: Potential Timeline:
~(This week): Go in depth w/Ally about After Party ideas and plans
~(early-mid Feb) : Secure venue
~(mid Feb, late Feb): Work on Catering
~(Late Feb, early March): Bands and entertainment
~(Mid March): Any necessary equipment and decorations (run through, make
sure everything is in place and secure)
10. Risks:
-Don't get everything secured on time: High Risk/High Impact=plan accordingly and start early!
The earlier the better. SECURE, SECURE, SECURE
-Something comes up and we have to change plans ex: Band cancels, Venue Falls Through
Low Risk/High Impact=Plan Ahead and have a back up plan in case, keep in contact w/necessary
people to make sure this doesn't happen
-No one has fun-Low Risk/High Impact=DONT EVEN WORRY ABOUT THIS, WE GONNA HAVE A BALL!
11. Communication: Phone, Email, Facebook Messenger (for team)
12. Success: Everyone is happy and has mingled amongst everyone, clinking drinks, dancing and enjoying a passion for film! Good time! It's the final celebration and it shall be a good one! And will leave a lasting impression for people to come back the following year!
