Powering a local & international freelance career with digital & photography skills.

It’s not always easy to work on a freelance basis when you’re young because it’s all about networking, building trust, and making the right connections. That said, having the right digital skills has given me the opportunity to work across a range of sectors and tap into those I have a particular passion for, like the film industry.

Every project has its own story, its own points of satisfaction, and its own feeling of accomplishment. I’ve found that working at a high level in various sectors such as hospitality and events really incites more pride and further determination to work in a team and collectively bring the results which each organisation or campaign aims to achieve.

One particular highlight for me was working on a campaign with Universal Pictures with the aim of bringing in key influencers and press to Malta. Together with the hardworking individuals at the Malta Film Commission, we organised a “fam trip” and created an appealing programme to market the screen tourism product that was generated thanks to the filming of Jurassic World Dominion in Malta. It was especially memorable since it was so iconic for Malta and, on a personal level, helped me to broaden my network overseas.

I am currently reading for a degree in Tourism Studies at the University of Malta which I should be finishing in June. My experience studying with ICE Malta made me realise how much I value learning-by-doing and engaging with real case studies, and now I’m seeing that my existing digital skills are extremely relevant in the tourism industry. My digital marketing skills have definitely given me an extra edge in understanding how and why businesses operate the way they do for local or international audiences.

The fact that I get to work on projects which are related to my studies is truly wonderful. Digital is pretty much the way forward, and I look forward to having a positive impact on every project I get the opportunity to be involved in. Speaking of this, earlier this year I was given the opportunity to hold the position of Director of Marketing on a voluntary basis within the steering committee of PMI Malta, a voluntary organisation aimed at enhancing the level of project management in Malta and which is due to launch later this year.