Friday, May 13, 2011

Getting Jobs in Entertainment question 804:are there big networking events that get actors, directors, casting directors together like a convention?

the question continued....."How do I find them?"

The answer is yes, Yes, YES! There are many conventions like ShowBiz Expo, Actor Fest, there are others that aren't necessarily targeted to actors specifically, like the Produced By Conference which has a stellar line-up of producers, tv writers, and more, which is coming up soon in Los Angeles.

The way to find them, is to visit actor hub-sites, like ActorRated.com which has a calendar, and Actors Ink. For a more general search you can google actor conferences, show business conferences, or writer conferences like June 4th is The Great American Pitchfest in LA where I'll be speaking (say you're a friend of mine and get a discounted entry fee). You can get more specific by googling actor conferences in (insert your city and/or state).

If you're in Los Angeles or New York, the big conventions definitely come there. If you're not, you may have to travel.

As always, with big conferences, it's important to have a strategy plan. Going to a conference and handing out Head Shots, is not a plan... it's a waste of time and paper.

Another place where all these great people come together is at film festivals. Again, you want a strategic plan for attending a film festival to make it worth your time and money.

Getting Jobs in Entertainment question 1280: I grew up in India and as a result English is my second language (cont'd)

"I grew up in India and as a result English is my second language. I  am looking to improve my comprehension when I read my text book...