HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL FREELANCER with Jake Hawkins

Today I’m joined by filmmaker,  editor, pixel pusher and owner of boutique video agency The Red Red, Jake Hawkins

Jake’s been working with some of the biggest brands in the UK for the past 10 years on all types of productions as well as co-directing the micro budget horror movie Zombie Resurrection.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR BUSINESS, HOW TO BE PROFESSIONAL & HOW TO DEAL WITH CLIENTS

In this chat I asked Jake for his tips on setting yourself up as a freelancer, how to set your rates, how to be professional, how to deal with clients and how find clients in the first place.  

Jake is owner of The Red Red Video, a video and animation company based in Hampshire. Working with brands to help tell their stories through animations, video and 3D content.

Jake left university to set up The Red Red, starting as a freelance cameraman and editor. He now works with brands like MTV, Johnson & Johnson and Shimano on big budget projects.

Jake also co-directed ‘Zombie Resurrection’, a micro budget horror that was released across the globe.