Attend Festivals
March 15th 2008 14:47
Like every industry, the film industry has its own organizations and associations. These organizations and associations sponsor film festivals, which can be extremely effective way of meeting people who may ultimately want to hire you or work with you on a film project. You need to make it your business to know about the festivals and attend at least one or two a year that appear to offer a way to network with appropriate contacts in the industry.
Sundance, Toronto and Cannes are obvious choices, and are very good festivals to attend because they offer numerous venues and opportunities. You might also, for example, be interested in the New York Film Festival or the Austin Film Festival. Even your local film festival might be fruitful with the advantage of meeting locals who you can work for or with on a project.
No matter what film festival you decide to be a part of, simply going and viewing the films isn't enough. The important thing is to get involved. You should become active in the panel discussions or Q&A sessions. Or, you could attend a seminar. Remember at film festivals it’s vital to meet important, respected, and well-connected people in the film community because it is of inestimable value to your career.
Sundance, Toronto and Cannes are obvious choices, and are very good festivals to attend because they offer numerous venues and opportunities. You might also, for example, be interested in the New York Film Festival or the Austin Film Festival. Even your local film festival might be fruitful with the advantage of meeting locals who you can work for or with on a project.
No matter what film festival you decide to be a part of, simply going and viewing the films isn't enough. The important thing is to get involved. You should become active in the panel discussions or Q&A sessions. Or, you could attend a seminar. Remember at film festivals it’s vital to meet important, respected, and well-connected people in the film community because it is of inestimable value to your career.
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