Day 4 Assignments

[Dev Ross]

Dev Ross – Caine and Able – Sci-fi Thriller

What I learned doing this assignment is that I do have a few contacts still that I can wrangle into more contacts through six-degrees of separation.

MY NETWORK

ProSeries

1. June

2. Kate

3. Antonio

4. Cameron

5. Alice

ProSeries Alumni

No one yet.

Writer’s Group I.

1. Spencer

2. Shondra

3. Mindy

4. Michael G.

5. Gerard

6. Stephan

Production Company 1

1. Heather

2. Hollace

3. Michelle

4. Donna

FB

1. Jeanne C.

2. Cordelia

[June f]

June Fortunato’s Network Day 4 of Marketing

What potential do you see in your network? Good potential

What I learned Although I’ve got a long list, many of these connections are years old and will fall away. It’ll be an adventure contacting all of these peeps again to see who’ll remember me.

1 Friends and supporters No feedback Family, non-writer friends.

2 Feedback sources

Anita SU, Judah writers’ group, Ellen, writers group & published author, Bob film editor, Stephen writers’ group- banking consultant, Julie published author, Dev SU, Kitty industry, Marty- legal consultant, Dawn – writers’ group- published author

3 Fans/facilitators No feedback

Chris – industry connections, Don represented filmmaker, Barbara Production company, Mason – director- IMDB, Brian first AD worked with him, Mark produced screenwriter produced his work, Joan film office- connections with producers, Carola – published and in the industry- sister connected in industry, Debbie – possible industry connections-LA, Scott industry connections, John- industry connections and repped writer, James and Sara industry connections, Chris – producer- industry connections, Dave editor, Eugene-director and financial connections, Roy formerly exec, Tovah industry connections. Tom repped by Helen Merrill agency. Leilani – industry connections. David- produced screenwriter. Greta ties to Philadelphia politics and funding, Kevin ties to industry. Joe – industry connections. Harvey (company founder and producer). Diane casting director, Daryl and Chrissy – industry connections. Rich produced filmmaker, Rob Ratface long career in film, Monique – producer- ties to industry, Carol – produced screenwriter. Ron editor industry connections, Mark industry connections, Frances Production company, Shane – art director big films recent contact, mikelemon casting, Nancy production company, Nicolas production company, Mioshi production company, Joey – industry connections, Gretchen- local tv access – film connections, Steve- industry production, Scott works on big films, Seth industry connections, Caroline- loose connections funding, Michael production company, Jim potential industry connections, Tony industry connections, David industry connections (Olympics), Elise, art director big films, Brian – screenwriter, contest head, Diane – ties to the industry, Brian industry connections

4 Champions

Adam production company, Tony- director producer industry connections, Ray production company, Wendy producer, Carol agent, dave management, David development, Marc producer, Emily management, Susan assistant to big stars direct connections, Tony director, producer, big time connections, Robert Management company, Dawn producer

[Lisa Paris Long]

DAY 4 – Attracting Fans and Champions

Lisa’s Network

What I learned doing this assignment is that I have a long way to go to have real connections since I’ve been away for years.

Categorize them:

Who fits into each category? (Use C to represent Category.)

Your ProSeries

C2: Cameron
C2: Dana
C2: Kate
C2: June
C2: Michael
C2: Anita
C2: Anna
etc.

Writing Groups:

C2: Pat

Facebook

C1: 35
C2: 2
C3: 9
C4: 0

LinkedIn

C1: 15
C2: 2
C3: 2
C4: 0

Answer, “What potential do you already see in your network?”

I have been out of the business for many years, so I’m essentially starting over. I have actor/producer friends on social media that I have known for 30-40 years but I have never used them as connections.

[Cameron Martin]

Cameron Martin’s Network

What I learned doing this assignment is…In some ways, this feel like a return to a larger world. I dropped social media sometime in 2017, and only recently joined Instagram in late 2020 to keep up with family and post football highlights. I haven’t been on Facebook in almost six years, and I never joined Twitter. Honestly, joining these platforms freaks me out, but I understand the potential in reconnecting (even in a small way such as a friend request) to a number of people I used to know who’re still connected to the industry. Needless to say, my networking opportunities are basically in the earliest stages possible. Hopefully that proves to be an advantage (no baggage) and not a detriment (no online history to speak of). More research is needed on my part to know how much impact my current network can provide, and in many ways I may need to develop even less expensive IP in order to take advantage of the opportunities they can present. Still, laying it out this way is extremely helpful in understanding just what I do have right now, and what strategies I can implement in the future.

MY NETWORK

Your ProSeries

Alice Eden

Matthew Frendo

Dev Ross

Dana Abbott

Antonio Flores

Lisa Long

Kate Hawkes

June Fortunato

Michael O’Keefe

Anita Gomez

Anna Harper

Michael Katz

ProSeries Alumni

Writer’s Group 1.

C2?. Nick Savides

Writer’s Group 2.

C1. Scott Kaplan

Who do you know in Industry groups?

C3. Patrick Kirton

C4. Blayne Weaver

C3. Suzy Kirton

C4. Diego Martinez

Who have you worked with on a movie?

C3. Chris Lyon

C4. Blayne Weaver

C3. Rob Senska

C3. John Chambers

C3. Alex Beeler

C3. Alec McCommon

C3. Chris Rebouche

C3. Danny Zanelotti

C3. John Tillman

C3. Luke Sexton

C3. Jeremy Spring

“What potential do I see in my current network”

A handful of people have good connections. Many of these people I haven’t communicated with in years though. My next best move to utilize the max potential with this group is to write something with a micro budget (as close to the low thousands as possible) and go from there. There’s the Louisiana Film Prize and that may be my next move if I can’t sell this or any other feature. I can write a short, however, and produce it to hopefully develop a grassroots network for larger projects.

[Dana Abbott]

PS81 – Dana’s Network

What I learned:

I need to improve my network to better market myself on social media.

MY NETWORK

ProSeries

C2: Lisa

C2: Cam

C2: Michael

C2: Dev

C2: June

C2: Matthew

C2: Kate

C2: Antonio

C2: Alice

C2: C. Holmes

SU Alumni

C2: Hal

C2: Cheryl

Industry Groups

Producers/Directors/Writers/Agents

C4: Jason

C4: Eric

C2: Frank

C2: Brian

C2: Samir

C2: Susie

C2: Ryan R.

C2: George

C2: Micheal

C2: Tony

C2: Ryan M.

C2: Nicole

C2: Ameila

C2: Valeria

C2: Dorsey

C2: Laura

LinkedIn

C1: 312 people

[Kate Hawkes]

Subject: Kate’s Network

What I learned doing this assignment is I am not good at developing connections.

What potential I already see in my network is a slim wedge that could grow.

MY NETWORK

Your ProSeries (any of 1-3)

Dev
Antonio

Lisa

Cameron

June

ProSeries Alumni
0

Writer’s Group 1.
Dev 1-3

Scott 1

Micki 1-2

In the Industry People
Stephanie – Line Producer 2-3
Kimby – DP 2-3

Joe – All rounder 3-4

Brian – DP 1

Christopher – Editor 1

Gerard -Actor/writer 1-3

Vicki – Sound 2-3

Linked In – 396 connections/410 followers

DMM – 267

Mara

FB – 1.7K
mostly 1

a few 3

Stage 32 – 70

mostly 2 and 3

[Antonio]

Antonio’s Network

What I learned doing this assignment

Backwards planning has been a mantra that I have followed as an educator for decades. You envision the end up result, same as a screenwriter envisions the story and starts with the pitch — you plan with the end in mind. So here we go again, we start with the network that will ultimately open doors for the pitch to be delivered. I feel proud of being part of our PS81 group, the end of an era. If we were the characters of a TV series, we would be wrapping up a season and preparing for the thrill of the next.

ProSeries

C2 Kate Hawkes

C2 Dev Ross

C2 Alice Eden

C2 Cameron Martin

C2 Michael Katz

C2 Dana Abbott

C2 Anita Gomez

C2 Lisa Long

C2 Anna Harper

C2 June Fortunate

C2 Michael O’Keefe

SU Alumni

C3 Hal C

C3 Cheryl C

Other writing groups

C1 Eduardo M

C1 MariaJose

Industry groups

C3 Poppin

Worked with on a movie

C3 Cris F

C3 Poppin

C2 Niel T

C1 Patrick M

Who knows someone inside the industry

C3 Cris F

C1 John S

C3 Poppin

Connected to on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn that knows someone

n/a

[Michael O’Keefe]

Day 4 – Attracting Fans and Champions – Assignment

Mike O – Network

What I learned doing this assignment is I have little to no connections, fans, champions, or otherwise.

1. Create a file in your computer or a pad of paper and answer these questions:

Who do you know inside the Pro-Series and SU Alumni? Hal, Cheryl, Lisa, Anna
Who do you know in other writing groups? I don’t
Who do you know in Industry groups? I don’t
Who have you worked with on a movie? No.
Who do you know who knows someone inside the industry? Hal and Cheryl
Who are you connected to on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn that knows someone? no

2. Now, categorize them:

Who fits into each category? (Use C to represent Category.)
C1. Cheerleaders/Friends. Family, couple of former students of mine
C2. Feedback sources. Matt Fluckey, colleague
C3. Potential Fans. family
C4. Potential Champions. ??

3. Answer, “What potential do you already see in your network?” honestly, I don’t have one. I need to develop a network.

4. Post your assignment to the forums…and take a look at some of the other networks there.

[Anita Gomez]

Anita’s Network

What I learned doing this assignment: I worked in <st1:city w:st=”on”><st1:place w:st=”on”>L.A.</st1:place></st1:city> years ago in post production on TV Series and Documentaries. But these contacts are years old, and I have not included them here. So I have a lot of work to do to beef up my current network!

ProSeries

C2 June Fortunato

C2 Lisa Long

C2 Kate Hawkes

C2 Dev Ross

C2 Dana Abbott

C2 Alice Eden

C2 Anna Harper

C2 Cameron Martin

C2 Michael Katz

C2 Antonio Flores

C2 Michael O’Keefe

SU Alumni

C3 Hal C

C3 Cheryl C

Other writing groups:

None at this time.

Industry groups:

C3 Stage 32 Writer’s Room

C2 Roadmap Warriors

C3 Inktip Pro

Worked with on a movie:

C3 Debbie

C3 Gary K

C3 Gary L

C1 Leslie

C3 Annie

C4 Arielle

C3 Brett

C4 Martin

C3 Krista

C3 Pat

C3 Dave M

C3 Ray

C3 Levi

C3 <st1:country-region w:st=”on”><st1:place w:st=”on”>Kent</st1:place></st1:country-region>

C3 Jes

C4 <st1:state w:st=”on”><st1:place w:st=”on”>Cal</st1:place></st1:state>

Who knows someone inside the industry:

C3 Rocky

C3 <st1:city w:st=”on”><st1:place w:st=”on”>Gary</st1:place></st1:city>

C2 Patricia

C3 <st1:city w:st=”on”><st1:place w:st=”on”>Tyler</st1:place></st1:city>

C3 Chris V.

C4 Ginny

Friends and Family:

C1 Various – Cheerleaders

Connected to on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn that knows someone:

Various.

What Potential do I see in this network? I have knocked on many of these doors for some time, mining, networking. Others would be new sources to connect with and springboard from.

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