Filmmaker's Dream Blog

    Anyone in this industry will tell you to network, network, network! But how?? I have come up with some great networking tips that can boost your recognition and get your name out there.

• Promote yourself! Don't be shy when it comes to sharing your work, promote your work and meet others that are in your field. If you're in school or in college this is a great way to meet people. Go to the drama department and hang out with some actors, Visit the art department and meet people in animation, film, and communication.
• Register! Register with your state or local film commission. All cities have a film commission and are looking for crew work. This is an excellent way to contact directors and producers directly. Talk to the other crew members, actors, directors and share your work and experience.
• Comment! Leave comments and messages with other filmmakers on websites like Vimeo, Youtube, and any other websites that allow people to share their work via internet. Other filmmakers are likely to respond and communicate with you. The closer you can get with them the easier it will be to get them to mention your work to others.
• Create! Create a blog, website, fanpage, and more to show off your work. People want a quick and easy link to click on to take them straight to whatever you want them to see. It's harder for people to want to see your work if they have to search for it. 

These tips will help you network effectively, the more people hear and see your name the more likely they are to get involved with you and your work.