Step 7: Meet Casting Directors, Filmmakers, and Reps
Meeting Casting Directors, Filmmakers and Reps in person (and via other channels) is really important since it's possible to book jobs from these interactions. In this section, you will learn how to network effectively and fearlessly and the best places to network.
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Intro to Networking Online
Email, social media and via websites are a great networking opportunity if done right. This section helps you navigate it.
1. Introduce yourself
2. Find movies in productions
3. Be top of mind
4. Email Marketing
5. Mailing List
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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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7. Meet CD's, Filmmakers and Reps
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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?
Who should ... -
THE JOURNEY - Course 6 | Network Your Way To Work (Even For Introverts!)
Course 6 of the Secret Actor Society Journey
Your network is your pathway to opportunities. Networking can feel overwhelming, and this course will ensure that even the most introverted actor feels comfortable meeting new people. Learn where, how, and with whom to network to ensure your time is...
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Create a List of the Casting Directors in Your Area
By IMDb, we mean the professional version: www.IMDBpro.com
Tip: Use code SAGDiscount to get 33% off IMDBpro membership.
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Do Real Casting Offices Hold Open Call Auditions?
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Find Local Actor Friends
Find Local Actor Friends
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How To Select Your Target Shows & Casting Directors
Where do you see your acting taking you? This isn't just manifesting, it's being goal and business orientated too.
Do the following:
1. List 20 Tv shows you see yourself on
2. Find 20 Casting Directors you want to be seen by
3. Create a dream board
4. How to track
5. Standing out
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How To Select Your Target Directors
Work out who you want to work with and let's talk how you can get on these people's radar.
1. How to build relationships with ideal collaborators
2. Long term vs short term targeting
3. Google Alerts
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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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Watch An Interview With An Industry Member You Would Like To Work With
Watch An Interview With An Industry Member You Would Like To Work With
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Research Filmmakers You're Auditioning For
Research filmmakers you're auditioning for
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Attend An Industry Panel Q&A & Ask A Question
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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
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How Do I Follow Up After Meeting Someone When Networking?
with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
www.WeAudition.com
www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
www.vimeo.com/darrendShould I follow up after networking via phone?
Should I follow up after networking via email?
Should I follow up after networking via instagram?
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How Can I Find Out Who Is Good To Network With At An Event?
with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
www.WeAudition.com
www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
www.vimeo.com/darrendCan i get the guest list for a networking event in advance?
How do I know who to network with?
Who should I network with at events?
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Is The Audition Room A Good Place To Network?
with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
www.WeAudition.com
www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
www.vimeo.com/darrendHow can I network when auditioning?
How can I mingle with casting at an audition?
How can I prolong my audition to chat socially?
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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?
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Do You Recommend Actors Go To Film Festivals To Network With Filmmakers?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netWould you recommend actors go to film festivals to network with filmmakers?
Should actors go to film festivals to network with filmmakers?
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Do You Recommend Actors Go To Parties & Events To Network?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netDo manager's recommend there clients go to parties and events to network?
Should actors network at parties?
Should your clients network at parties?
Do you want your clients networking at parties?
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Storytime: The One About Overcoming Networking Nerves
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.tvShould I go to film festivals to network?
Should I be networking at festivals?
Are festivals helpful ...
