Flicks4good

31/08/2021

Utelise your filmmaking skills to help the world! or more accurately, help us to help organisations all over the world to generate money and awareness through the power of TV!

We need a local Sunshine Coast Filmmaker - DP - Videographer who loves the art and craft of film, and who also wants to make a significant difference in the world. Starting as a volunteer position, with the possibility of transitioning into paid work as we grow.

We are a start-up Social Enterprise, who are working towards creating a Video Streaming service that is designed from day one, to harness the power of entertainment and to use it as a force for good.

As an organisation, Flicks4good are in a regrouping and rebuilding phase in preparation for running a new global crowdfunding campaign. We are also teaming up with local charities to help them out, and connecting with influencers, celebrities etc who also want to make the world a better place. We need someone who can capture this journey in a fun, exciting, authentic way.

Your role:

* Filming a variety of content - ranging from VLOG style, to advertising and potentially mini doc format for the charities that we help
* Helping us to show off the beauty of the coast, the scenery, the things to do here and the people that make this such a great place to live

We are open to talking with aspiring film students, who have great natural talent, all the way through to seasoned industry pros.

As our global team of volunteers grows and more serious business partnerships emerge, we believe that what we are doing, has the potential to make an impact right around the world. So it is essential that you are also excited about our cause and believe in the mission that we are on!

Check out the 4 minute teaser video on our website www.flicks4good.com.au and if you like the sound of what we are up to, and can see a way that you can help, then please reach out and join us on the journey of a lifetime! :D

20/08/2021

I thought that I should share an update and a bit more coastal beauty for everyone! Happy Friday to everyone in this part of the world!

Replay of my LIVE from yesterday.It was such a nice day that I thought, why not just walk home via the beach? Get some exercise, some vitamin D and record an...

05/08/2021

Lifeline recorded its busiest day on record, as so much of Australia is in lockdown. 📱☎️📞☎️📱
3,345 calls in one day.
🌎💕 I know that is perhaps not huge compared to overseas where many of you have had to endure lockdown for far longer, but it still brings to boil the same issues. We need help. There are so many people who are struggling right now.
📢📢 Counter to what some people think, my efforts to raise money to launch Flicks4good are not "tone deaf" or insensitive to the fact that so many people feel pushed to the brink right now
😍😀 I am doing what I am doing, because I want to make a significant different. I want to generate money and awareness for organisations like Lifeline, so that they can do the life saving work that they do!
☠️🤯 It was when Covid first hit and my video production business got squashed, that the thoughts of spikes in su***de, spikes in domestic violence, mental health issues, loneliness etc screamed into my mind and heart.
💕🌎 So, it’s exactly because of what is happening that I am so eager to get Flicks4good going!
📺📺 Everyone is watching TV anyway, so why not have a big chunk of the money being made from that, go to the organisations that we need to pull us all through this mess!?! 💸💸💸
🥰😚🤩 I am so pleased to hear in this article that whilst the calls for help are peaking, so far at least, the su***de levels haven't spiked! Let's all do what we can to get behind these great organisations and to make sure that our friends, family and coworkers are doing ok.
Let's be kind to each other 😀💕🌎👊😚

05/08/2021

Name that character!
The first person to name the character and the movie (from knowledge, not Google, play fair people), get’s ten points!
Ten points in what you might say?! Well, without giving too much away, there is an event coming soon where we will be running a prize draw giveaway, so these points will go towards extra tickets in that!
Classic movies. This one is easily one of the funniest that I saw as a kid and as it was also one of the only ones that we had recorded on the old VHS tapes, it got a lot of rotations!!

02/08/2021

Are you a passionate person, with a heart to make changes in the world?

Would you like to be part of a huge project that could literally impact all areas of the world?

Flicks4 good is a start-up Social Enterprise video streaming service that is on a mission to make the world a better place! Just think of NETFLIX, but with the end goal being that we can generate money and awareness for people and causes in need, simply by people watching TV.

This is your opportunity to join our growing global team of volunteers. We have a friendly, multicultural group of people who are all excited about making a difference.

We are currently in the revenue-raising phase and really need the help of someone who is great at finding and compiling information. This work will be really valuable in helping us to succeed as the information that you compile will allow us to progress faster.

We are looking for someone that is:

happy to help
passionate
wiling to learn, and
eager to make a difference in the world.
Has a strong attention to detail

You will primarily be assisting by finding information and compiling that into shared Google Spreadsheets. The exact information that you need to search for will change week to week.

If you have experience importing data into CRM systems or similar, that is a plus but not essential.

Whilst this is a volunteer role now, there is potential for it to become a paying position in the future. In fact, for everyone who helps us in these early days as we are just getting started, we want to really look after you when we are in the financial position to do so.

Check out our new 4-minute campaign video for more information

https://www.flicks4good.com.au

The potential for us to make a massive difference in the world, whilst having a bucket load of fun along the way is here! Are you someone who wants to join us on this adventure? If so please apply!

31/07/2021

Easily one of the early reasons that I fell in love with movies was because of the amazing work of so many Practical Effects artists. So thank you to them. I still love and respect it when modern filmmakers choose to use practical effects.
I can still remember the first time that I saw a “making of” doco about Star Wars back in the 80’s. When I saw them flying miniature cameras around, the blue screens, the models, explosions etc…I thought “that looks like the coolest job in the entire world!”.
I will probably make more of these tributes, what do you think? Should I make more practical effects tributes like this?

30/07/2021

How do you feel about this sentiment/question?
We would really like to know!
We aren’t pro anarchy 😅
Like tearing apart systems and societal structures, just for the heck of it.
BUT
We think that it’s good to question things and firmly believe that tomorrow’s solutions, are not going to come from yesterday’s answers.

We think that thinking outside the box, is far more interesting, than doing things “The way that they have always been done”.
A sad irony that I (Brad) have observed, is that whilst we now live in a world devoid of many of the traditional gatekeepers, where we have an un-paralleled ability to get “direct to market”, PEOPLE/SOCIETY are now the gatekeepers of whether you succeed or fail…and there are still plenty of STATUS QUE thinkers out there. People who will disregard you if you don’t follow “best practice”, use the correct lingo, or sadly even based on what you wear.
What do you think? 🧐

27/07/2021

This is a good starting point to get the bigger picture vision for Flicks4good down. However, since creating this, I have made the call to go back into fulltime work. This means that I am chipping away at Flicks4good on the side and I have now made the call to postpone crowdfunding indefinitely and instead to focus on creating an MVP of the service, with a key focus on the Action Sports world.

If you are a Skater, BMX rider, Snowboarder, Surfer, Wakeboarder etc, and you want to get video views, sponsorship deals AND do something to help the world, then give me a yell.

OR, if you have some favourite clips and films, also feel free to comment below as I am working on the beginning line up of content now!

Cheers
Brad

19/06/2021

Which takes more courage or more “strength” as a man? To share your full story with the world, warts and all, failings, weaknesses, areas where you made mistakes OR just maintain a “Hard” front, bullet proof, nothing affects me attitude?
I don’t know about you, but every time that I have heard a Man share their full story, their RAW and sometimes emotional story, the feeling in the room has been palpable. People have been moved, an IMPACT has been made.
This Men’s Health week, I salute the men who have the COURAGE to be honest and open with the world. Respect to women too, but I particularly respect when a man does it. Why? because for so many years men have been told that they shouldn’t share their feelings, that they should always be seen as being “Tough”. Well, I’m calling BS on that and giving a shout out to the people that I consider to be REAL MEN, the guys who are confident enough to share their full range of emotions. Men who recognise that by sharing their struggles, they give comfort to others who perhaps feel alone.
Tell some of the men in your life that you love them. Give them a hug I say. Hugs go a long way 😃

11/06/2021

Volunteer Producer - Interactive Webseries - Zero to 1 Billion

Whilst this is a Volunteer role, there is a strong possibility that it will convert into a paid position. We are raising funds for our Start-up Video Streaming platform, that has a core focus on helping to make the world a better place. We are on a mission to harness the power of entertainment and to use it as a force for good in the world. So for everyone involved, it is going to be an exciting and meaningful adventure!

We believe that this series itself is going to be a groundbreaking effort and we believe will be a key catalyst in us creating one of the greatest businesses in the Entertainment space AND doing great things for the world - so this is a really important position.

This producer role is needed to help us pull together a weekly series that not only documents our journey from having zero dollars and zero subscribers, to raising $1 Billion dollars and having one day 1 Billion subscribers, but the show is also going to allow our viewers/subscribers to get involved. To make suggestions on what we should do next, vote on options of things to do, and eventually vote on where we donate our money to.
Think of it like a choose your own adventure, but for the real world!

Should you come on this adventure with us and we succeed then you can be assured that you will be well rewarded!

What we are looking for:

* Prior experience as a producer in either Film, TV, advertising and we will consider exceptional University students who are studying to be a producer
* Excellent time management
* Solid communication skills
* a spirit of adventure

You absolutely need to be a positive person, be friendly and most importantly, be down to earth. Whilst we aim to create the greatest business in the Entertainment industry and the ultimate underdog story...there is no room for pretentiousness in this team.

We currently have a team of 11 people, located across 4 time zones, so this role would be best filled by someone based on the Sunshine Coast. However, it is possible that the role could be fulfilled remotely. Even internationally, though you would need to commit to working difficult hours at times.

It is critical that each person in our Flicks4good global volunteer army is in love with the mission, so please take a look at the campaign video before applying and then if you are as pumped as we are, and can donate your time, then get applying!!

https://chuffed.org/project/flicks4good

11/06/2021

Hey everyone, I have just put a post out on LinkedIn that I hope isn't a hand gr***de for my career. But, it was honest and sincere...

which is what I think that the world is actually craving, and as I have searched myself this last year to try to really figure out the things that are perhaps more unique, I feel like that is something that I can offer. Some people hate it, but I think it's time to break away from some old, unhealthy societal rules! Like never coming across desperate, or letting people know that you are struggling...

I mean, how is that helping anyone???

Part of the LinkedIn post was sharing that Flicks4good is at a make or breakpoint, so I thought that I'd just put it out to you that there are a few ways that you can help us to MAKE, rather than BREAK. We are so close, but the pressure has been dialed up and honestly, after 12 months of work, I need it to happen OR if something is fundamentally wrong...then we NEED that feedback. So far 1 person has completed the survey...which is useless right?

On the positive front, the volunteer team AKA The Flicks4good Global Volunteer Army, is up to 11 members now, and growing faster every day, so I feel will lead to inevitable success....if I can keep going! So we need your help more than ever.

Here are few quick ways you can help:

1. Take the 2 minute survey (link in comments) to help us refine what we are doing
2. Follow the Flicks4good company page on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/flicks4good
3. Follow us on Instagram (which is where most of the fun happens to be honest) Flicks4good
4. Back the campaign. All we need is enough money and exposure and I am sure that we will then be on our way
5. Subscribe to the mailing list, just go to the website and quickly pop in your email
6. SHARE our story

Don't underestimate the power of the little social things either! 'Like' things if you like them, 'comment' when you can AND if you have any other great ideas, don't be shy in sharing them.

I have all sorts of competitions and fun activations lined up, but we need to hit some milestones first. Like, let's get over 100 people to donate, even if it's $1 at time. It still makes other people feel more confident that.."it's happening", then 1,000, then 10,000 etc!

Sorry if this is too "direct" or "too long", but it's from the heart.

Cheers
Brad

Flicks4good | 7 followers on LinkedIn. Social Enterprise Video Streaming platform - on a mission to generate money & awareness for people and causes in need | Flicks4good is currently in the begining stages of rolling out a global crowdfunding/awareness campaign. Seeking to take on the tech and medi...

07/06/2021

If you run a Not for profit, Charity, Social Enterprise etc OR know someone who does that you admire, please get in touch!
we want to share your story and have a chat about Flicks4good’s plan to generate money & awareness for different causes, and how that could one day be you.
The series is called Changemakers. Check it out via the link in the bio.
So short term, we share your interview with our small but growing audience (currently bigger on Facebook) and we will also share it as an Instagram/Twitter post. Then longer term, we hopefully generate money for you in an ongoing basis via our Video Streaming service Flicks4good (currently in Crowdfunding phase). This also relies on you being validated by a recognised industry group.
We love hearing the stories of other people who have decided to dedicate their lives to making an impact! Please send us a DM if it’s your organisation, or for everyone else, why not nominate your favourite cause in the comments below.

04/06/2021

Pixar’s top 10 greatest duos

1. Mike Wazowski & James P. 'Sulley' Sullivan, 'Monsters Inc (2001)
2. Woody & Buzz Lightyear, 'Toy Story' Movies (1995-2010)
3. Marlin & Dory, 'Finding Nemo' (2003)
4. Lightning McQueen & Mater ‘Cars’ (2006)
5. Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) & Helen Parr (Elastigirl), 'The Incredibles' (2004)
6. Remy & Linguini 'Ratatouille' (2007)
7. WALL-E & EVE 'WALL-E' (2008)
8. Flik & princess atta, ‘A Bug’s life’ (1998)
9. Carl Fredricksen & Russell ‘UP’
10. Joy & Sadness ‘Inside Out’ (2015)

Who is your pick?

02/06/2021

Part-time recruiter needed. Volunteer role only. Could lead to permanent work, but it is 100% unpaid now.

Flicks4good is a Social Enterprise who are setting out to create a Video Streaming service, designed purely with the goal of making the world a better place.

For more info, click the link to the campaign video on the website.

www.flicks4good.com.au

We have a growing team of international volunteers who are all excited by the huge potential that Flicks4good has to make a serious impact in the world. Whilst also having a great time in the process!

We need someone to help us with sourcing further volunteers, across all areas. Senior to junior. If you have some experience recruiting at the executive level, that may also be good as a core part of the Flicks4good strategy is for us to draw in some of the best people in the world.

People who perhaps already have great jobs, but they are lacking in purpose. I can say that working towards not just trying to create the greatest business that I can, but driven by the knowledge of the impact that is possible once we get Flicks4good off the ground, is extremely motivating.

Reach out if have recruitment experience, love adventure and enjoy a good laugh!
Sunshine Coast based would be ideal, but can also be remote

01/06/2021

Super art from super Cam!!
We aren’t completely sure what’s happening in this one!! But, we still love it!
Scroll down if you want to find more little gems like this!
Plus, if you get really inspired, tag in your favourite artist, street artist, graffiti artist as we are always looking for more work to feature.
Is it specifically to do with Flicks4good, Movies, raising money for causes etc…no, but we just LOVE creativity and think it makes the place look a bit better to splash some around!!

26/05/2021

Flicks4good is a Video Streaming start-up with a very big vision/mission. We are at the beginning of our Crowdfunding journey and have a volunteer team that is growing quickly. People love our mission, so we hope you will too.

In short, we are literally reaching out to the entire world, to start a TV Revolution!

The plan is to establish an Independent Media organisation that is founded by the people of the world, that we involve them in the journey and therefore operate in an ultra-transparent way.
An ethical, honest, tech giant in the world that allows their subscribers to vote on important issues!

People are craving honesty, well we are here to bring it, to push the boundaries and to colour outside the lines.

By raising more money than any Crowdfunding campaign ever has before, we will be able to firmly establish ourselves in the Video Streaming community. We are talking about Blockbuster movies, award winning TV shows, documentaries, educational material and more! All of that with the core goal of giving at least 50% of our profit to the causes that the subscribers nominate. We are established to make an impact in the world, a massive impact!

To properly understand the scope, follow the link at the end, and hey, why not donate, while you are there!

We know that the Video is too long, and it has cost us dearly in this early stage, however, our team are working on this. That and many other initiatives that will help to raise awareness of what we are doing.

We are open to international applicants and in fact, meeting people from all over the world, who all want to be part of something amazing and who see the potential we have for making the world a better place has been the most exciting part of the journey.

The Flicks4good Global Volunteer Army is growing so fast that we need some more senior volunteers who can help with managing these evolving teams.

Once we get even more momentum, a lot of these roles will be able to convert into paid roles - Full time or Part time. However, right now we are taking Volunteers only, so these are NOT PAID roles. They do however call for excellence, and this is going to be the adventure of a lifetime with unlimited potential for Social Impact.
We have every intention of creating the greatest Entertainment industry business in the world, so we are looking for people at that level!

Are you a?

- Recruiter -
Could be a stay at home Mum who used to smash targets and win awards, and now would like a bit of Adult brain time in between rounds of The Very Hungry Catapillar. OR it could be someone else with recruitment experience!

- Admin champion, (or possibly multiple admins), research assistants etc. Again, a stay at home Mum OR Dad, could be great, a Pro Executive Assistant/PA would be great!

- Marketing Manager, Social Media manager

- Volunteer manager

- Animator - preferably 2D and with a graffiti, street art sort of style

For more info on Flicks4good, check out https://chuffed.org/project/flicks4good

You made it to the end. Come and join us as we create history.

It's the don't worry about the jobs of the future, create them philosophy!

22/05/2021

Moffat Love. Moffat headland surf
From
Sunshine Coast life!
See why we plan to create the greatest Film/TV studio/business right here!!
If you work in the film industry, but want to work with a business that’s here to make the world a better place. Reach out!! And/or check out our mission in the bio!
Tag other creatives who want to use creativity to help the world!! 😀💕👊

22/05/2021

What if we connected more than criticised?
In today’s world where we consume SO much information, it feels like everyone wants to “be an expert”. So unfortunately, lot’s of people glance at what others are posting/sharing and using their “infinite wisdom”, assume they know what they are saying, what their motive is, where they are coming from etc etc, without actually taking the time to see.
Rather than read the persons post, and take some time to understand or even to CONNECT with the author/poster/other human being, they just throw in their criticism. Sometimes through ignorance/assumption, arrogance and sometimes just outright TROLLING.
Two things that you learn with age:

1. Never assume. There is an age old saying that’s worth remembering. Break assume down to letters A.S.S.U.M.E, then remember this saying “Never assume, because when you do, you make an A.S.S out of U and M.E!”
2. Be extra slow to criticise because unless you have walked in someone else’s EXACT shoes…you may be very very surprised what you would do in their circumstance, their mental head space, their financial situation, their emotional state
Rant over! But hopefully these litle posts make you stop and think? Drop a heart in the comments bellow if you like to stop to consider where we are at in society!

18/05/2021

I experienced that over 20+ years of working in sales, that the best things could be the hardest to sell.
There is the old saying “if it seems too good to be true, it probably is” and like most sayings, that applies 98% of the time. Well, we are here to share what happens the other 2% of the time!
Our idea for making money from TV (Nowadays, streaming) is not new. In fact that’s been the model since TV ever began. It’s just that up until now, the money and attention has gone where the rich and powerful want it to be.
BUT, if you will simply dare to dream, you will see that if enough people step aside from the status quo for a moment, they will see that through the power of technology and old school grass roots community, that we can actually create a TV streaming service that is designed from the ground up to help us ALL. All of humanity, animals, climate…you name it. If the cause that you want to support is a verified operator and addresses the worlds most pressing needs, then we will happily generate money and awareness for them in return for your subscription! And we are talking about at least %50 of our profits, not just some little dinky “token gesture” of a percent or two!
All we need is for more people than not, to say “let’s just do it, let’s take 2 minutes out of the day, click a few buttons and donate. Then share this story far and wide!”
In fact, we can make it easier than that. After you donate, we will provide you with images, videos, articles etc that you can pass on through Social Media.
Please take 2 minutes and join us on the journey! We can start from as little as $30K, but still believe in raising $1 Billion dollars and really giving the world a shake!!

17/05/2021

In this final part of the epic 7 mini-episode re-release of FILMMAKERS, we sit down with special effects legend Don Bies to watch his award winning short film whose crew amongst many talented people, included another one of special effects/creature effects heros Rick Baker.

Keep the Gas light burning - Filmmakers ep 1.7

Don Bies and I discuss how they found the crew for their recent award
winning short film, Keep the gas light burning, his friendship with Practical effects legend Rick Baker, casting in one night and paying people with a case of beer!

This episode highlights how great work can be made on a minuscule budget when you find a team of people who are equally excited about making movies as you are...Plus, having a name like Rick Baker involved tends to get people excited too!

Taken from full FILMMAKERS interview, where Don and I discuss Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters and other great movies that Don has worked on over the years!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3429489953809726

The full interview will also be released on Podcast soon.

If you love Movies and want to see the world be a better place, for everyone, check out the Flicks4good crowdfunding video and help support their amazing cause.

https://chuffed.org/project/flicks4good

Make sure to subscribe for future episodes.

17/05/2021

The rewards of escaping drug addiction, and the dangers of Ice

Simon talks about the rewards of recovering from drug addiction and gives advice to others.

Taken from full Changemakers interview:
https://fb.watch/5pHZ4fYU1b/

Get the book: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/159LWd

The full interview will also be released on Podcast soon.

If you love Movies and want to see the world be a better place, for everyone, check out the Flicks4good crowdfunding video and help support their amazing cause.

https://chuffed.org/project/flicks4good

10/04/2021

I little article, to spread some hope! :D Here are some stories regarding the amazing ways that Not for Profits are utilising STEM. Thanks to 1% for the planet for putting together the article. 7 Not for profits, engaging young people to help save our planet. I particularly liked reading about the work that Skytruth do and how they engaged interns in their biggest projects, including Project Inambari where they detect unregulated mining in the Amazon through satellite imagery and machine learning.
If you take a read, give your favorite Not for profit listed here a shout out in the comments by posting their name and hashtag! :D

https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/stories/nonprofits-using-stem-to-find-climate-solutions?utm_content=161188695&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-422477

Get to know seven organizations in our network through the eyes of team members at the forefront of their missions. 

07/04/2021

I feel as though hesitation and doubt are my enemies right now. I don’t mind criticism, as long as the people criticising have actually taken the time to watch the Flicks4good crowdfunding campaign video. I know that it’s 15 minutes long, but it’s not made for Tik Tok and surely as a global society, if someone is going to make a claim as bold as “I believe that I have figured out a way to make Billions of dollars for good causes” that should warrant a little investigation!?
Especially as the average person spends between 1 – 2 hours on social media each day. Most of it mindlessly scrolling or getting caught in the loop of ENDLESSLY interacting? Hey I am as guilty as the next person. But also, come on, you can fit it in.
Also, I need people to know that whist my goal is to raise $1 Billion dollars, there are a number of fall back plans, should we end up raising less, scaling ALL THE WAY BACK, down to something pitiful like $20,000. So, trust me, your money is not going to go to waste!
I have had a lot of great feedback regarding the video and have tried to make it as entertaining as possible, so check it out and let me know what you think? 😃
Cheers
Brad 😃

Here is the link to the campaign
https://chuffed.org/project/flicks4good

05/04/2021

Flicks4good couch surfers – More Camo art goodness
(Just chillin’)
It was time for a bit more art on here. I love this style of drawing. Call it Tatto art or Graffiti art. These guys are the world of our mate Cam
Do you have a favourite artist, graffiti artist, street artist, who embodies a bit of this surf, skate, street vibe? I would really like to start to feature more and more cool art work on this page. Tag them (or yourself) into this post for the chance to be featured.
I know that we don’t have HUGE numbers of followers YET, but it’s picking up speed. So there will be more and more exposure
“If you book them, they will come” – Wayne – Wayne’s world 2
Cheers
Brad Houston
Founder
Flicks4good
Entertainment with purpose
Love your work buddy!