Andrew Smith: Director and producer in Laguna Niguel, California.

Hi Andrew Thank you for the networking invitation. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with. Andy

So I decided to post this here, in stead of in the "Jobs Section" as it really isn't project specific. A little backstory first.... I had truly enlightening conversation with a Tony Robbins Coach and he told me something that I really took to heart. He said, "Stop trying to be something you're not. Hire or partner up with someone who is better than you at that." Just as I would hire a DP because they will do a hell of a lot better at lighting than I would, I need to connect with a producer who fits with us on certain levels. And now... My wife (writer/actress) and I (producer/director) are looking for another producer/partner to balance us out. I could go on for an hour about how close we have been to having projects set up at Warners and CAA and ICM and Fox Searchlight, but I want to stay focused on the real point of this post. Those deals may have closed if I would have had a partner who was a little more focused on how the investor was going to recoup and less focused on how amazing the movie was going to be. (If you don't see a difference in those two things, you're in the same place I was, and probably not the right fit for us.) So I won't go into too much detail here about what we 'almost' created, but if you are a producer in the greater LA area and you're a hell of a good salesmen (or woman) and you're interested in getting involved with the 2015 Best Picture Winner, then shoot me a message. And if you are like I was, and you find yourself not being able to pull your project together, perhaps you can get clear about the places you excel and focus on those, while in the places you don't, find someone who does and partner with them. And if you have any thoughts about this subject, PLEASE don't hesitate to post them. I'd like to hear from you. Good luck out there.

Hi Andrew. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 200,000+ members strong spanning 180+ countries making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay it forward and invite at least 5 fellow creatives and to spread the word of Stage 32 through other social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You can also invite fellow creatives through the site by using the "Send Stage 32 Invites..." button on the upper right side of your profile. The more creatives, the stronger the network. The stronger the network, the more opportunities. Thanks for joining the movement and for being a part of this most talented and inspiring community. PS - Please take a moment to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @Stage32online.

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I dont really know anything about this specific process. What is the best way to go about getting representation/an agent? Other than moving to new york or la and walking in to fifty places.