Military veteran trying to get into Hollywood...
It's all about the connections! -
GI Film Festival
Below you will find a list of considerations and suggestions for those people who seek an entertainment business career in Hollywood.
There are many ways to do something, choose the way that fits your personality the most and go for it.
1.
Gain a specific entertainment business skill
that will be valuable to a team
2.
Seek a mentor that does the job you want to do
American Soldier Network
3.
Offer your help as an intern or volunteer on
projects to increase your skills
4.
Write a short blog to support an industry event
or film to get noticed
5.
Make a contact list of 50 people or companies
and contact them
6.
Create a proper cover letter and entertainment
business resume
7.
Complete the projects that you start and submit
to film festivals
8.
Attend film festivals to meet filmmakers and
festival organizers
9.
Make a plan or strategy to follow during the
year; set goals
10. Are
you talent or crew? Both?
11. Working
on independent films or studio films, is there a difference?
12. What
do you want to be known for?
13. How
often are you training on your craft?
14. Who
are the top 5 people that influence your career?
15. Do
you consistently follow-up with the people that you meet?
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*If you met your "Hollywood" hero today, what would you ask her?
Are you prepared for this meeting?
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What message do you send to people who give you a business card?
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*If you were offered a job by NBC Universal today, are you ready?
What job do you seek exactly?
Have you searched their website to see if they're hiring?
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Veterans in Film & Television - VFT
Are you a member?
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GI Film Festival
Do you plan on attending the "Sundance for the Troops" this year?
GIFF a great place to increase your contacts and familiarize yourself with amazing stories.
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Blog By:
Fulton Film Company
Fresno, California
Veteran Owned small business
