Film Speed Networking – RECAP

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Each person had 1 minute to talk about themself and the person across from them also had a minute. It would take people about 30 seconds to move from seat to seat. For 100 people to meet each other it would take 250 minutes or a little more than 4 hours.
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People who came with business cards to hand out were able to hand out many!
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People who came with QR code for people to scan in like Popl were able to share more their contact info and portfolio faster.
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I kicked myself for not having either of these.
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Many young filmmakers attended and met seasoned filmmakers in all fields.
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10 filmmakers with fully funded films were looking to fill cast and crew positions at this event.
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4 filmmakers were in the fund raising phase of production.
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7 people from the event I would hire simply from our 2 minute conversation.
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It was nice to have time after the event for people to continue their conversations in the lobby.
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Most common professions from the people I met: actor, cinematographer, producer, editor, script writer, grip, PA, director.
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Least common professions from people I met: HMU, sound, art department, crafty/catering.
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From the huge response, we need to do these A LOT more often. Our industry is craving opportunities to connect.
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Thank you to the Megaplex Valley Fair for the great venue space.