I got a question for pretty much anybody, actors, directors, producers, etc. What is 'networking' to you? I ask because I am in a smaller hub so my view on it may be twisted. Like I always thought that 'networking' was a lot like friendship. Like as an actor, if you want to network with a director,...
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Having only just come across stage 32, I was completely unaware of it as a networking site. I look forward to meeting with you all and growing a larger network of like minded people. I’m a profession editor working at the BBC North and a freelance director/camera operator. I enjoy working on a wide...
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Hello and thank you.
Benjamin I kinda just fell across this site also...I wish you and I much Luck!! been cool thus far I started networking a few hrs ago...hehehe
It's is an interesting site.
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Interesting Pauline. I never thought about using marketing in networking terms. I do think that being a team player helps. But isn't that the job of casting directors to know what they are looking for...
Expand commentInteresting Pauline. I never thought about using marketing in networking terms. I do think that being a team player helps. But isn't that the job of casting directors to know what they are looking for? I mean it's nice thing to do to suggest a gig for someone but what is the endgame? Thanks for your novel, Cayden. One of the things you wrote that stood out was active listening. It stood out tot me since that is a skill used on the 'job' as actors. It is interesting to use it in the context of networking. I wonder if networking is indeed that simple: using skills we already learned but in different contexts. Hey Simon, your experience here and elsewhere has been a lot like mine. Please like my imdb page! please watch this trailer I'm in! Please like my latest headshot. I enjoy your comment. I still wonder why it's done though. I'd love for someone to actually comment that disagrees with my take and the take of other comments here. Ah! Sharing knowledge! I love it Kamilah! I really like that since it changes the axis from selling something to a gain for both people. So could networking be as simple as sharing a link to a casting call? Or helping a lost newbie? In the end, I think the internet really changed the dynamics of networking. But it looks like with a little elbow grease that it can be used like any other method.
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As Simon mentioned, we want the creative folks to take a look at that reel, that resume, that headshot. The endgame is getting folks to look and to consider and to recommend you as "the guy". If you o...
Expand commentAs Simon mentioned, we want the creative folks to take a look at that reel, that resume, that headshot. The endgame is getting folks to look and to consider and to recommend you as "the guy". If you only respond to requests for this stuff, you are limiting your opportunity. If you get to know people a little .. enough so that they watch your stuff, you have opened up a possible door somewhere along the way. It has happened for us a number of times - getting jobs, getting auditions because we "know" someone ... in other words, we let them get to know us :)
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Thanks for answering my questions Pauline! Congrats on getting gigs through your connections. That is networking in action!
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I think the point of actor-actor connections is that not all networking motions have to be directed at a specific end goal. (Put in another context, the goals of socializing for a single person would...
Expand commentI think the point of actor-actor connections is that not all networking motions have to be directed at a specific end goal. (Put in another context, the goals of socializing for a single person would not necessarily be limited to people of the approriate gender who are available -- there may be people who fail on either count who may nonetheless lead to a connection that fulfills a goal.) Same with professional networking. An actor who creates a friendship with another actor may recognize benefits such as connections to people who know about jobs, people who can teach the craft, and even the opportunity to trade best practices for someone in the profession. I think you're right though -- simply adding someone as a connection here does nothing. When we engage (by looking at their reel, asking them questions, or engaging in their conversations) we can begin to see who we want to be near as we seek our professional goals. ---v
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I really like that context of actor to actor networking you added there Vincent. It really helps me fill in the gap. There is a point to connecting but like everything, that connection is what you mak...
Expand commentI really like that context of actor to actor networking you added there Vincent. It really helps me fill in the gap. There is a point to connecting but like everything, that connection is what you make of it. Unfortunately, it seems that some choose to easy route when in actuality you have to work on networking as hard as you work getting auditions, meeting agents, going to workshops, etc.