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you want to leave empowered with FIVE new and meaningful relationships. Understand What People Want (and that’s you too) We are all human animals and basically want the same thing. When we enter a new relationship (networking) we will ask… What can this person do for me? Can they entertain me? Can they help me get done what I want to get done? Do I feel at home and attracted to them? Can I get some kind of intimacy? It’s what they are looking for. It’s what you are looking for too. Don’t take it personally if people don’t respond to your overtures – not everyone likes the same kind of music, Star Trek quotes, arthouse movies, strong cheese etc… Don’t take it too seriously Smile and make friends. It’s not a competition. Successful and powerful networking is just about are chatting, meeting new friends and having you fun. If someone is rude, they are probably insecure, bluffing it, tired and just generally being human. Let it go. Finally, remember we are all in this game together The industry grows the more we collaborate and help each other. Offer help and you will receive it. Be humble and you will be rewarded with genuine relationships. Be bold and courageous and you will find success. See you at the bar! Networking is not right or wrong, it’s just about people connecting. Often we are a tad insecure and a little tipsy too. If you don’t find what you are looking for, smile and move on with effortless grace. There are plenty more people to meet. 46
PITCHFEST: 20 EASY STEPS by Bob Schultz What you can do now 1. Finish your script. If you get a script request, you’re going to want to be able to send it right away. Plus, a tight, effective script makes it easier to… 2. Develop a logline. Title, genre, protagonist, goal, obstacles, ending. Tight and engaging, and reflective of your script: If the script is funny, make the logline funny. If your script is a thriller, make the logline thrilling. 3. Follow our blog. In the months leading up to the Great American PitchFest, we will continue to run blogs and articles from pitching experts, interviews with working writers, and links to other valuable resources to develop your screenwriting career. 4. Check out the execs. Executives are already committing to the event, and have begun submitting their profiles. As executives join us, we will continue to update the Great American PitchFest page. Visit often to develop your list of target companies. Go The Extra Mile! Design a onesheet. It should look as professional as possible – spend money on a professional graphic designer. You can find some good deals on sites like www. peopleperhour.com. If you can’t afford one, do the best you can. Include an eye-catching image (like you might find on a movie poster), a logline, and your contact info. What you can do in the weeks before the event 5. Print business cards. These will 47
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PITCHFEST: 20 EASY STEPS<br />
by Bob Schultz<br />
What you can do now<br />
1. Finish your script. If you get a<br />
script request, you’re going to want to be<br />
able to send it right away. Plus, a tight,<br />
effective script makes it easier to…<br />
2. Develop a logline. Title, genre,<br />
protagonist, goal, obstacles, ending.<br />
Tight and engaging, and reflective of<br />
your script: If the script is funny, make<br />
the logline funny. If your script is a thriller,<br />
make the logline thrilling.<br />
3. Follow our blog. In the months<br />
leading up to the Great American<br />
PitchFest, we will continue to run blogs<br />
and articles from pitching experts,<br />
interviews with working writers, and links<br />
to other valuable resources to develop<br />
your screenwriting career.<br />
4. Check out the execs. Executives<br />
are already committing to the event, and<br />
have begun submitting their profiles. As<br />
executives join us, we will continue to<br />
update the Great American PitchFest<br />
page. Visit often to develop your list of<br />
target companies.<br />
Go The Extra Mile! Design a onesheet.<br />
It should look as professional<br />
as possible – spend money on a<br />
professional graphic designer. You can<br />
find some good deals on sites like www.<br />
peopleperhour.com. If you can’t afford<br />
one, do the best you can. Include an<br />
eye-catching image (like you might find<br />
on a movie poster), a logline, and your<br />
contact info.<br />
What you can do in the<br />
weeks before the event<br />
5. Print business cards. These will<br />
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