On February 4th, we held our annual meeting (Årsmøte) to review the past year, discuss future plans, and gather valuable feedback from our members.
Chairman Transition
First and foremost, we thanked Morten Moen for his pivotal role in founding the association and for his excellent leadership as chairman over the past years. Morten stepped up and brought extensive industry knowledge and an inspiring network to our board. As he steps down, we are excited to welcome Stephanie Erso as our new chairman. We look forward to her fresh perspectives and continued dedication.
Review of 2024 Activities
Stephanie reviewed the key activities of 2024, highlighting the success of our AI seminar and the subsequent industry award show. We also discussed the association’s financial status and our commitment to delivering quality events. During the meeting, we used among other things, a show-of-hands poll to gather feedback, which revealed a strong interest in:
- More meetups and academic content
- Earlier event start times
- New event formats, such as a dedicated Christmas party for self-employed artists, trailer and clip discussion nights, and casual show-and-tell sessions
Venue Considerations
Another important topic was whether Tilt remains the ideal venue for our events. Due to Tilt’s strict 20-year-old-only policy, some student members have been unable to attend key presentations. Additionally, while the current financial arrangement with Tilt has been manageable, there are indications that prices may soon increase. We therefore encouraged attendees to help us identify a cost-effective, centrally located venue with ample space for talks and networking.
If you have any comments or suggestions regarding these topics, please don’t hesitate to contact us through our About page.
-Birtles