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This is a simple list of things that I know can make your professional life move forward in a positive manner… from experience:

1.       Be on time.  15-20 minutes early is the standard.  Always plan ahead for traffic and travel.

2.       Never “No-show” an appointment.  If you MUST no-show, then call ASAP to reschedule.

3.       When someone gives you a business card, you have 72 hours to follow-up.  Send them a simple email with your information and how you intend to grow that relationship.

4.        Maintain a pleasing personality.  People do not want to work with negative people.

5.       Have a value proposition.  What is the reason someone should hire “YOU?”

6.       Dress neat and be neatly groomed.  Clients want to see professionalism.

7.       Have a PLAN.  Actually write out a plan of what you would like to accomplish, discuss, or research.  You MUST write it out (or type it) for it to be real.

8.       Have a continuous “to-do” list in front of you.  If a particular task does not get accomplished today, then move it to the next day.

9.       Must maintain LASER, INTENSE, FOCUS.  No matter what you do…. LASER, INTENSE, FOCUS. 

10.   If you notice that you talk about doing more things than actually doing those things…. STOP IT!  You’re not fooling anyone except yourself.  Get to work!

11.   Be concerned with helping people with their situation before being concerned with why nobody ever wants to help you.  What have you done for someone lately?

12.   Be aware of your physical activity.  Exercise relives a lot of stress and helps you think more clearly.

I hope this helps!

Very Respectfully,

George Ohan

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Fulton Film Company

1904 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

How can I find a mentor?

I need a mentor.

Who will mentor me?

Am I worthy of a mentor?

What have I done that a mentor would get excited about?

Why would a mentor be interested in investing her time on me?

What can I offer in return to my mentor for her time?

Am I seeking specific knowledge from a mentor?

What do I think a mentor can do for me?

Am I willing to meet deadlines that my mentor asks of me?

Do I plan on making time to develop a mentor and mentoree relationship?

What can I do to prepare for a mentor?

How can I attract the right mentor?

Does my mentor have knowledge in the field that I’m most interested in?

"Teach. Coach. Mentor."

By:

George Ohan

Mentor

Fresno, California

George Ohan:

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How to be a successful non-union actor

Success PLAN for non-union actors, models, filmmakers 

Situation assessment for this current year:

1.     What went right?

2.     What went wrong?

3.     What can you do better in the next 12 months?

Goal setting:

1.     Did you set specific and measurable goals for the last 12 months?

2.     How many goals did you achieve?

3.     Did you fall short on any of your goals? Why?

4.     What are your goals for the next 12 months?

Activity:

1.     How much training did you attend for acting?

2.     How many auditions did you go on?

3.     How many roles did you submit for?

4.     Did you sign up for a legitimate casting website?

5.     Did you seek a manager, or agent? Do you need one?

Entertainment business networking:

1.     How many entertainment business-networking events did you attend?

2.     How many independent filmmakers did you meet this year? Who?

3.     Did you send follow-up emails to every person that you met this year?

4.     How many emails did you personally send to casting directors, managers, and agents to introduce yourself?

5.     Did you attend any film festivals or premieres?

Social media:

1.     Do you own a website? You need one.

2.     What is your BRAND? When I think of you, what should come to my mind?

3.     Are your posts interesting, relevant, and consistent?

4.     Do you respond to all comments and messages from followers?

5.     What have you gained from social media, financially?

Digital content:

1.     Would you have a current video reel, at the request of a casting director?

2.     How recent, and how good are your Headshots?

3.     Do you have a text and photo blog as part of your social media strategy?

4.     Is your photo portfolio diverse enough to show many different looks?

5.     Do you have a voice-over (V.O.) reel to submit for auditions?

6.     What do you sell on a digital platform to earn income? E-book, downloads?

All of this information will help you go down the path of becoming a union actor with 

SAG-AFTRA. There are many ways of achieving different levels of success. What is your definition of success?

I offer entertainment business consultations to independent actors, models, filmmakers, and entertainers that are seeking a career in Hollywood. Contact me.

Very respectfully,

George Ohan

Independent Film Producer

Fulton Film Company

Fresno, CA

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-ohan-1b882031

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Learn FILM in Fresno

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FILMMAKER…. It can mean many different things. At the Fulton Film Company we can train you on the titles that you see below.

Entertainment business

Artist management

Music touring

Event management

Entertainment law

Entertainment marketing

Film Festival marketing

Independent film marketing

Public Relations

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Producer

Line producer

Creative producer

Production manager

Production assistant

Script supervisor

Director

Director of Photography

1^st Assistant Director

Key Grip

Gaffer

Production designer

Art director

Set dresser

Set construction

Camera operator

Assistant camera operator

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Audio mixer

Boom pole operator

Audio post-production

Editor

Assistant editor

Colorist

Special effects editor

Digital image transferring

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Which of those job titles look interesting to you?

Contact me at the Fulton Film Company and let’s get a blue print started for your success.

My name is George Ohan and I have experience working with many different types of independent filmmakers. The hardest part is “GETTING STARTED” according to the conversations that I’ve had with other indie film people. Below you will find a fun list of 10 things you can do to get more experience in something that genuinely interests you; FILMMAKING.

The list below can get someone started down a path of having a really cool hobby, or it can be the beginning of a fruitful career in the independent film industry. Right now, it is more realistic than ever to be a self-taught digital filmmaker, and jump directly into a creative career.

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1.     Create a 1 year PLAN. Set a few goals that you want to accomplish; aim high!! 3 months; 1^st camera test-shots //// 6 months; 1^st short film completed //// 1 year; complete 4 digital filmmaking workshops //// look at a film school…

2.     Identify which “jobs” interest you the most. Focus on learning those skills 1^st.

3.     What are your top 10 favorite films? Who was the “Director or other job” on that film? What was their path to Hollywood? Look into what they did to get to where they are. This gives you valuable insight.

4.     Get training. Start watching videos, read blogs, and find books that cover your chosen skill to learn. Invest time in yourself everyday for education.

5.     Find 1 other “film friend” that you can start spending more time with.

6.     Add value to other people’s projects. Volunteer on set. Go learn by doing.

7.     Produce a short video for a local non-profit. It’s practice for you. Give back.

8.     Schedule in your calendar to join the “Creative community” at least once per month for a local event. Stay in touch with the people doing things.

9.     Ask for help. Reach out to people that you want to work with. ASK.

10. Have fun. Writing this blog is FUN for me… If it weren’t fun, I wouldn’t do it.

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If “entertainment business” starts to feel too stressful, then don’t do it anymore. This career path is very challenging and there is daily uncertainty. However, many people have fun doing this on the side, and others make a living doing it full time. Either way is ok.

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Very respectfully,

George Ohan

Producer

Fulton Film Company

California

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