Networking with Film Industry Executives for Your Screenplay

The old passage that no man is an island is entirely true. History has shown us time and time again that people without a proper support structure will eventually lead to a downfall. To be able to make in some industries you need to have friends. In such a competitive industry like screenplays, it is a requirement.

A lot of people take this idea and immediately slobber all over any movie produce they happen to come across. This won't work. These people will not want to work with you if you are overly desperate. You have to have a certain amount of reciprocity in any professional relationship.

The main way people begin to get their network started is by attending film festivals. You can also work on a set or, if you would rather to attend a school or workshops and professional association. This is a great way to get your networking started and start making some basic contacts that will allow your film prestige to grow.

Another way to be able to open up some more serious contacts for your business is to be able to get an information interview. Informational interviews are basically when you meet someone who has achieved the level of success in their career and talk to them for 20 to 30 minutes.

For example with screenplay writing, to be able to fully achieve what you want to in screenplay writing you have to learn from people who have already worked their way up through the ranks. See who you can get into contact with. Try to get specific information out of the individual and make sure to write down specific questions beforehand. For instance, it is useful to ask a screenplay writer what his writing habits are, what happened when they sold their first screenplay and specific information concerning the business side of selling screenplays.

To be successful at this process you need to follow the three P's of business. Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Persistent.

1. Make a List of at least 25 people who have achieved the type of success you after in screenwriting.

2. Get their contact information and send them an e-mail explaining a case

3. Have all your information prearranged for the interview and come prepared.

Not all or even half of the 25 people will contact you. That's why it is so important to be able to be persistent and learn as much as you can from each individual.

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