Hello, My name is Erik and I'm new to the Los Angeles area. I have written a few pilots and a couple of screenplays. I'd like to get everyone's point of view when it comes to networking in this town. What's been successful? How can I meet producers and other writers etc? I look forward to hearing from everyone. Erik
Screenwriting : Networking by Erik Hjortnaes
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Church, synagogues, gym, charity fund raisers, film festivals, sneak onto movie lot. Hangout at Urth cafe in west hollywood or Malibu Country Mart. ask Stage 32 owner for a staff/volunteer job. Lots of producers on paid website.
I'm around the Burbank / North Hollywood area. Thanks for the responses!
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The way networking works in the Hollywood area is eyeball to eyeball and a firm handshake. Get out there; mix & mingle, attend festivals, participate in seminars, work/volunteer as a PA on every project you can find. Basically, get out there and talk to everybody you can - somebody knows somebody who knows somebody who may be able to help you - then follow up.
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Film screenings, panels, starbucks, film fests... you can network anywhere in this town if you listen closely.