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.
GI Film Festival Facebook:
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#GIFF2017
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Blog By:
Fulton Film Company
Fresno, California
Veteran Owned small business
https://fultonfilmcompany.com/
George Ohan - U.S. Army Veteran
Producer
http://fultonfilmcompany.blogspot.com/2017/01/george-ohan-business-professional.html
George Ohan - U.S. Army Veteran
Producer
http://fultonfilmcompany.blogspot.com/2017/01/george-ohan-business-professional.html