O nome do jogo: um olhar sobre empreendedores e empreendimentos criativos voltados à produção de vídeo no Triângulo Mineiro

Abstract

This study is about creative entrepreneurship and aims to identify and analyze the characteristics of creative businesses in cities that do not have the tradition in the production of creative goods and/or the provision of creative services. Market growth for the creative production and its impact on society makes them a fertile ground for entrepreneurship studies to identify and analyze characteristics of both the entrepreneurs and the enterprises. When it comes to creative entrepreneurship, the creativity factor of the individuals involved is key to the success of activities. Interviews were conducted with 06 (six) entrepreneurs in the cities of Uberaba - MG, Uberlândia - MG who work in creative industries sector, specifically with video production, allowing analysis focused on the person of the entrepreneur and the venture in the relations of the market in which they operate. The in-depth interview was the main source of data collection. We also surveyed the data made available by the entrepreneurs. Content analysis was used as a technique for analysis and interpretation, appealing to Atlas.ti software to aid in categorizing and correlating data. The analysis categories are divided into three main groups, namely: Human Capital and Cultural Diversity, History, Technology and Organizational Structure and Market Demand and Public Policy. Among the findings, it is emphasized the importance of passion as a motivator not only entrepreneurial action but also on the creative activity, leading to a large involvement with the venture by the entrepreneur. The perception that the entrepreneur has over his own person seems to be linked directly to their area of expertise and creative interest. It is also noticed that it is closer to its link with the art, the facet of an entrepreneur still remains, because such efforts are geared to meet market demands, which did not generate a conflict between the possibility of economic exploitation of the art. The importance of technology for the development of creative businesses was another factor observed, along with building a reputation before the market based on the quality of the content of the products presented. The notion of uniqueness of each product generates the perception of lack of competition. And this is not considered when identified due to the belief of the superiority of the product offered. There are reports of symbiotic relationship between the companies involved in the market for creative industries studied, involving partnerships and collaborations with universities and training centers. Finally, it is suggested new studies to broaden and deepen knowledge about the reality of creative entrepreneurs in cities that have no cultural tradition.