Networking In Person

Networking In Person

How to network in person at events, film festivals, panels, house parties, and any other place.

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Networking In Person
  • Meet With a Filmmaker You Have Previously Worked With

    Maintaining your existing network can be easier and more productive than expanding your network.

    After all, if a filmmaker is enough of a fan to hire you once, and you were cool to work with, aren't they the most likely to hire you again?

  • List The Directors You Have Worked With, & Reconnect

    What if you stayed in touch with the people who already know, love, and have hired you? Aren't they the ones more likely to hire you again?

    In this vid, we cover:
    1. Email marketing
    2. Social Media
    3. Find a reason to reconnect in person

  • 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.tv

    Who are the most important people in the room when networking?
    Who should I network with?
    Who should ...

  • How to Network at Film Festivals

    Attending a film festival can be overwhelming... especially when you don't have a film screening there or a friend's film to go and see. YOU DO BELONG THERE!

    It's ok to just head along to support the industry and your fellow artists! And it's an incredible way to meet the right people! Here ...

  • What To Do When Your Movie's At A Film Festival

    What To Do When Your Movie's At A Film Festival

  • Can I Go To A Film Festival To Network If I Don't Have A Film In The Festival?

    With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
    www.ActingResourceGuru.com

    Does it look bad to attend festivals when you don't have a film in competition?
    How do I promote myself at a film festival if I don't have a project to talk about?
    How do I connect with ...

  • Can I Go To A Film Festival To Network If I Don't Have A Film In The Festival?

    with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
    www.WeAudition.com
    www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
    www.vimeo.com/darrend

    How do I network when I don't have a film in the festival?
    Should I network if I don't have something in completion at the festival?
    How can I ef...

  • Write a List of Film Festivals You Want to Attend

    There is no better place to meet filmmakers than at Film Festivals. Which ones will you go to this year?

    List of Oscar Qualifying Short Film Festivals:
    https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/93aa_short_festivals.pdf

    List of over 9000 Film Festivals around the World
    https://filmfreeway.com...

  • If I Know Someone Is Casting A Role I'm Right For, Can I Bring It Up Socially?

    With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
    www.ActingResourceGuru.com

    Are social situations a good time to seize upon a casting director?
    How do I let a CD know that I'm right something they are casting when I see them out socially?
    I spotted a Casting Dir...

  • I’m Shy & Introverted - How Can I Still Network?

    With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
    www.ActingResourceGuru.com

    How can I network when I'm shy?
    Should I avoid networking if I'm shy?
    What do I talk about at network events?
    Should I take someone to a networking event?
    How can I overcome my social an...

  • I’m Shy & Introverted - How Can I Still Network?

    with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
    www.WeAudition.com
    www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
    www.vimeo.com/darrend

    How can I network if I am shy?
    I am introverted, how can I network?
    Can I network online?
    How can I start a conversation at a networking event?
    H...

  • When Networking, What Can I Keep In Mind When Asking A Question At A Panel?

    with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
    www.WeAudition.com
    www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
    www.vimeo.com/darrend

    Should I intro myself when asking a question at a panel?
    How can I make the panel notice me when asking a question?
    How do I stand out when aski...

  • When Networking, What Can I Keep In Mind When Asking A Question At A Panel?

    With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
    www.ActingResourceGuru.com

    How can my question stand out at a panel?
    How can I stand out in the audience at a panel q & a?
    What should I not ask at panels?
    How do I ask a question at a panel?
    What is a good questi...

  • I Feel Like My Partner Being Present Makes It Harder For Me To Network, Help?

    with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
    www.WeAudition.com
    www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
    www.vimeo.com/darrend

    How do I explain to my partner networking is work?
    How do I make my partner enjoy my networking events more?
    How do I leave my partner at home wh...

  • My Partner Being Present Makes It Harder For Me To Network - What Do I Do?

    With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
    www.ActingResourceGuru.com

    Should I bring my partner to networking events?
    My partner gets jealous at networking events - help?
    Why isn't my partner being more social at networking events?
    At networking events, I ...

  • Can I Just Wait For People to Talk To Me at Networking Events?

    with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
    www.WeAudition.com
    www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
    www.vimeo.com/darrend

    Why aren't people talking to me a network events?
    How do I make people come up to me at networking events?
    Will people swamp me at networking eve...

  • Do I Have To Talk To People At Networking Events Or Can I Just Wait For Them?

    With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
    www.ActingResourceGuru.com

    Why aren't people approaching me at networking events?
    Am I too awkward for networking events?
    I always get ignored at networking events - help?
    At networking events, I always get ignore...

  • A Famous Person I Love Is In The Casting Process With Me, Do I Network?

    with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
    www.WeAudition.com
    www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
    www.vimeo.com/darrend

    Can I chat if I meet a famous person in the audition waiting room?
    How can I start a conversation with a famous person at an audition?
    Can I ask...

  • A Famous Person I Love Is In The Casting Process With Me, Is This Networking?

    With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
    www.ActingResourceGuru.com

    Can I network in audition waiting rooms?
    Can I give my business card out in audition waiting room?
    Are audition waiting rooms a good time to network?
    How can I start a conversation up wi...

  • What Are The Best Places To Network With Filmmakers?

    with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
    www.WeAudition.com
    www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
    www.vimeo.com/darrend

    Should I go to film festivals to network?
    Where is the best place to network?
    Where would you recommend is the best place to meet directors?
    Are ...

  • What Are The Best Places To Network With Filmmakers?

    With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
    www.ActingResourceGuru.com

    How can I network with film makers?
    Where can I meet directors socially?
    What are some ways to meet directors outside the audition room?
    Any tips on meeting producers in a more casual su...

  • Is Live Theater In LA A Good Place To Network With Filmmakers & Casting?

    with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
    www.WeAudition.com
    www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
    www.vimeo.com/darrend

    How do I network at the theatre?
    Will I meet filmmakers at the theatre?
    Should I do to theater receptions to meet industry people?
    Should I skip ...

  • Is Live Theater In LA A Good Place To Network With Filmmakers & Casting?

    With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
    www.ActingResourceGuru.com

    Is theater in LA well populated by film people?
    Do film people go to theater?
    When is the best time to meet industry at theater?
    How do I network at the theater?
    How do I know which impo...

  • 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/darrend

    How can I network when auditioning?
    How can I mingle with casting at an audition?
    How can I prolong my audition to chat socially?
    How do I turn m...