South African Expat seeking the Dam

Hi There,

I am hoping to get some sound advice from this community regarding my intent to move to The Netherlands, specifically Amsterdam. As a creative working for the past 14 years, the last 5 of which have been in Dubai, I am hoping to make the move the Netherlands to contribute to a society that I have a great deal of respect and admiration for and to live a lifestyle whereby my contributions will result in the reward of a happy, peaceful, safe and constructive existence, amongst a peer of creatives that will inspire me to enhance my skills, with a nation that just seems to have it right!

I have been a successful freelancer in Dubai for the last 5 years, and in RSA for 3 years before that, however as the UAE is only a transient destination with no hope of obtaining citizenship, I need to look at where my time will be best invested going forward. Dubai has been an amazing experience, a school of life that has taught me so much about myself and the world around me. So for that I am truly grateful.

I now wish to enhance my creativity in either Film, Advertising, Live Events or Branding and live in a creative community that can foster this growth!

If anyone can share advice on how to go about this and the likelihood of this materializing as I would hate to ruin my access to The Netherlands by following the wrong procedure. (Ive visited 4 times in 5 years )

Although I have not obtained my BA Degree (Due to a work opportunity I could not resist) I did study my full 3 years and have a shit hot portfolio to prove it. I Am a well rounded and internationally experienced film Production Designer and Creative Director, and being a freelancer can rock Client Services too.

All and any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Love and Light,
@CalviCam