Networking In Person
How to network in person at events, film festivals, panels, house parties, and any other place.
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Intro to Networking in Person
This sections breakdown how to meet the right people; and communicate effectively and professionally on your journey.
1. Network Up
2. Network laterally
3. Put yourself out there
4. Focus on long term relationships
5. Evaluate your current relationshipsNetworking Food Chain Seminar:
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Organize a Movie Night
We suggest a movie night for a low maintenance networking event.
1. Tips on inviting the right people
2. Choosing the right movie
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Reach Out To Five Filmmakers for Lunch
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What To Do When Your Movie's At A Film Festival
What To Do When Your Movie's At A Film Festival
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Find Local Actor Friends
Find Local Actor Friends
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What Is A Showcase?
Showcases are an incredible way to proactively get your work seen by industry members.
While being 'discovered' is a bit of a rare and unlikely event (as few industry members have the power to hand someone a career), a showcase is one of the few places where a casting director, agent, manager, o...
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How To Maintain Relationships With Casting Directors
Let's talk maintaining your casting director network. Don't hold back here - they want to maintain a relationship too.
1. Break through your hesitation
2. Career updates
3. Stay top of mind
4. To postcard or not to postcard
5. Thank you cards
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Create A Group Event
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Invite Up When You Attend Events
Kym (https://imdb.me/kym) shares her strategies on who to invite when you have tickets to something awesome. The 'why' behind this surprising networking opportunity.
SAS Resources: https://secretactorsociety.com/member-resources
Watch this video on the SAS app instead, here:
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Meet With An Actor Or Filmmaker Who's Doing Better Than You
Meet With An Actor Or Filmmaker Who's Doing Better Than You
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Enter A Monologue Competition Or A Showcase
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Attend An Industry Panel Q&A & Ask A Question
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Go To A Play Or Screening To Support An Industry Member
Here's the link to that video Kym mentioned about 'How To Network at a Film Festival':
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Offer Yourself As A Reliable Reader
Offer Yourself As A Reliable Reader
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Do A Workshop With A Casting Director & Send A Thank You Note
You don't want to be annoying or high maintenance but there are ways to follow up in respectfully with casting directors. Thank you notes are a great way to do this.
In this video we talk about
1. Content of your follow up
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Meet With a Filmmaker You Have Previously Worked With
Maintaining your existing network can be easier and more productive than expanding your network.
After all, if a filmmaker is enough of a fan to hire you once, and you were cool to work with, aren't they the most likely to hire you again?
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List The Directors You Have Worked With, & Reconnect
What if you stayed in touch with the people who already know, love, and have hired you? Aren't they the ones more likely to hire you again?
In this vid, we cover:
1. Email marketing
2. Social Media
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How Can I Network With No Money?
Learn How To Network With No Money...
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The Networking Food Chain
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWho are the most important people in the room when networking?
Who should I network with?
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How to Network at Film Festivals
Attending a film festival can be overwhelming... especially when you don't have a film screening there or a friend's film to go and see. YOU DO BELONG THERE!
It's ok to just head along to support the industry and your fellow artists! And it's an incredible way to meet the right people! Here ...
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Write a List of Film Festivals You Want to Attend
There is no better place to meet filmmakers than at Film Festivals. Which ones will you go to this year?
List of Oscar Qualifying Short Film Festivals:
https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/93aa_short_festivals.pdfList of over 9000 Film Festivals around the World
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What Is A Good Opener Or Conversation Starter At Networking Events?
with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
www.WeAudition.com
www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
www.vimeo.com/darrendHow do I start a conversation at a networking event?
What are some good openers for network events?
How do I network?
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What's The Best Way To Exchange Contact Info While Networking?
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
www.ActingResourceGuru.comWhat is the best way to stay in touch with industry I have just met?
Should I engage on social media after networking?
Is it better if they have my details or I have theirs?
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How Do I Meet / Network With Up & Coming Directors In Order To Find Auditions?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comHow do I meet new directors?
Where can I meet up and coming directors?
Where do I go to meet new filmmakers?
What are the good film schools to meet directors?
How can I connect with new filmmakers?
Any tips on network...
