“Mastering the Art of Subtle Networking: Unlock Insider Connections Without the Awkwardness!”
It’s during these events that I embraced writers coming up to me and talking shop. I even took on some mentorship relationships with various writers who approached me.
I don’t do this much anymore because I’m (thankfully) too busy with my own work.
But the point is that the pro screenwriters and industry insiders who make themselves available for these events are those ready and willing to help at that time.
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Film Festivals
Film festivals—at least the major ones like Cannes, Sundance, Austin, Toronto, etc.—aren’t just about the submitted and featured films. In fact, those are often secondary to the true purpose industry insiders have when attending festivals.
