Hey there everybody so I got an idea of posting a video message on YouTube trying to get peoples' attention to me on promoting my scripts to the community. So Iwas wondering if that would work?
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It might work, Steven Gibson. It's worth a shot.
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Hi! Have you tried other social media platforms as well?
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Who”s your audience? If it’s just people then there’s nothing to loose. If you’re looking to get the eyes of executives then it’s gimmicky and may reek of desperation. Get a manger that can get your work in front of executives.
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It is not going to hurt. I tried it for The Valley years ago. It did nothing for that.
Be aware it is a super busy place. There is more content posted in one day than can be watched in a life time. Now that there are “shorts”, it is probably even more noise.
I have a weekly channel about screenwriting. Been doing it for a long time. It doesn’t grow. But I am fine with that.
If you are hoping for a viral effect, you have to think of the piece as entertainment in its own right.
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Try joining X (formerly twitter). I know a few paid rookie writers who got breaks by kind selfless industry ppl who wanted to promote & lift the next generation.
A group of writers started a hashtag called "Screenpit", i think it is a logline battle royale; X users vote who wins. Some writers got legit read requests off Screenpit!
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I second Screenpit, Steven Gibson. I was at the last two Screenpits, and they were incredible. People have been getting interest on their scripts because of the Screenpit on Oct 18 (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Screenpit&src=typed_query&f=top).
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Hey Steven Gibson, I would recommend networking with people here on Stage 32!
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If you do it you might want to do it on Vimeo. The quality is a lot better and there are no adverts.
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Dan's right... I even got hired via X.
Screenpit seems good notice prompt...maybe will be using it on the next turnaround with my spec I'm polishing atm...
Didn't do much for me. And I got 50,000 views.
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Hey Steven Gibson - I agree with Nick Waters - best way to get traction is to network more directly through Stage 32. You can be very focused and connect with people who you know will help move your project forward. Please feel free to email me at success@stage32.com - I can help you put together a plan to get attention on your projects. I'll look for your email!