What If Burnout💀 Isn’t a Block - But a Sign⭐️?

Hey there, wonderful filmmaker!

Sometimes, burnout isn’t a flaw in your process - it’s your brain’s way of telling you: something needs to change.

Maybe the routine that once fueled you now feels draining. Maybe the pressure to “always create” is quietly exhausting you. Here’s something you can add to your routine.

P.S. Stick around till the end, we’ve got a little surprise gift waiting for you.

1. Incorporate active time into your day. Go for a walk, stretch, or even dance around your room - moving your body helps release mental clutter.

2. Read something outside your field. A novel, a random article, or even a graphic novel - different voices can spark unexpected ideas.

3. Look at other people’s work - without comparing. Scroll Pinterest, watch a short film, or revisit something that once inspired you. Not to copy - just to remind yourself what’s possible.

4. Switch up your creative routine. Try writing with music on. Or off. Change your workspace. Break the autopilot pattern.

5. Do something totally unrelated to work. Cook a new recipe, rearrange your room, or go to an art gallery - creative input matters as much as output.

6. Talk it out. A quick chat with someone outside your current project (or even outside your industry) can give you a refreshing new lens.

Do you want to do something active and meet some of the industry people at the same time?

ConneKt Film is proud to launch the #notjustafilmmaker initiative — created to help our film community slow down, reconnect, and build real support beyond the hustle. We’re kicking it off with our first event: Film Flow.

To celebrate, we’re offering a limited 20% discount, valid till 12pm tomorrow — just use the code notjustafilmmaker at checkout.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait. We can’t wait to flow, reflect, and connect with you there!

🎬 Film Flow: Slow Down and Reflect with Yoga, Journaling & Connection

🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: the Base, 2233 Dundas St W, Toronto (via AM Coffee Studio)
🚗 Free parking available at Loblaws across the street
👕 Attire: Comfortable activewear
✍️ Bring: Your own journal and water bottle

Join us for Film Flow, a unique experience blending yoga, storytelling, and meaningful connection - where your personal journey takes center stage. Through movement, reflection, and conversation, we’ll explore what it means to live your story with intention.

✨ What’s in the flow:

1. 🧘🏻‍♀️ Yoga Through a Story Arc - Led by Kyra, founder of The Peace Pursuit and the Base, this session guides you through a journey that mirrors a film’s structure - from slow build to peak to peaceful resolution.

2. 📖 Journaling & Visualization - Reflect on where you are and where you're going with gentle prompts and space to process.

3. 🗣️ Real Talk & Tea - No formal networking, no wine-glass performances - just honest conversation, shared goals, and creative connection over warm mugs and snacks.

This is not about finding your next gig. It’s about finding friends who understand your creative life outside of work.

🚨Celebrate With Us: 20% Off Till 12pm Tomorrow🚨

We’re excited to offer a special gift for our ConneKt Film community to celebrate our first #notjustafilmmaker event! Enjoy a 20% discount till 12pm tomorrow - just use promo code notjustafilmmaker at checkout. This code expires on Saturday, May 31st at 12:00 PM, so don’t miss out!

🎟️ Grab your tickets now on Eventbrite!

We know how exhausting this industry can be. That’s exactly why #notjustafilmmaker exists - to help us reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the creative spark that lives beyond our jobs. These events are for community, not credit. Come unwind. Come be you.

We’d love to see you at Film Flow and future gatherings. Until then - stay grounded, stay inspired, and take care of your brilliant self.

With warm hugs and best wishes,
The ConneKt Film Team