Not sure where to post this. Just thought I'd share a quick thought on connecting to entertainment professionals, financiers, etc. The same applies I find here on Stage 32. The great thing about this platform is the community it provides. Connecting with fellow creatives is a great advantage. However, like any connection, a bit of subtlety is required. Just as you would not barge across a room at a film festival or film market and interrupt a conversation, diving into your request for funding or pitching your story, likewise here I would suggest people observe a similar etiquette. For example, I am happy to connect with people here. I welcome a hello and request to join my network here. However, I find it a bit of the wrong approach to reach out to connect by saying "I am looking for financing for my XXX film. Get in touch if you can help me." Or similarly, "I have several screenplays I want to pitch to you." I believe filmmakers and entertainment professionals will find people more responsive to those that connect first. In other words, this is a business of relationships. I offer the suggestion to don't make it so obviously, blatantly transactional your first impression, whether here, online, or in person. Hope that's helpful. My two cents. Good luck in filmmaking!
Financing / Crowdfunding : Introducing Yourself / Networking by Jack Binder
Producer at FilmBudget.com ♦ Producer, Business Affairs Consultant, Creative Executive, Filmmaker, Financier, Line Producer, Production Manager
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You're right, Jack Binder. It's important to establish a relationship before pitching, asking for funding, etc. Sometimes you don't even have to mention pitching or ask for funding. By establishing a relationship, the person might ask you if you have a project to pitch, etc.
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Welcome, Jack! Just have to tell you that REIGN OVER ME had a profound effect on me. As long as I live and breathe, I will never forget how nuanced Adam Sandler's performance was. He definitely should do more dramatic work. His pain was so visceral and that music so powerful.
KUDOS for producing such meaningful films!
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Hi Jack, I would like to network with you and learn more about the industry and make a direct and prominent footprint in the industry, leaving and indelible mark in my wake.
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Jack, this is such a great and insightful post. Networking is relationship building and it takes time and patience. I encourage everyone to read your post here and let it resonate.
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Networking is what we call it in my line of work SBP - shared best practices...some might succeeded impressing someone important that much that were given a chance here, Twitter, FB dunno...however more likely you'll have to pawn anything from bodypart to household to venture into filmmaking on you own, and even then it's a dice...