Perth Film Network - For Actors or Filmmakers?

There seems to be some form of confusion as to what the Perth Film Network is and who it is aimed at.  Reading posts around the web, it would seem that people are under some sort of impression that the Perth Film Network is primarily for Filmmakers and not for actors.  How people have come to this conclusion fascinates me, but actually doesn't surprise me.

Here in Perth, there seems to be this line between actors and everyone else in the Film Industry or should I say filmmaking process.  Why this is, has always escaped me.  Aren't we are all contributing to and making a film? Are we all not in the same Industry? Filmmakers need actors and actors need filmmakers, it is really that simple...There is no us and them. Then we should consider the suppliers, the caterers, the investors, the designers, the marketers, distributers etc...Yes they are all a part of the filmmaking process and we all work together as a team to make a film happen.

So who is the Perth Film Network aimed at? ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE associated with, or contributing to, the Film Industry.  What is it about?  NETWORKING!  Bringing people together to create opportunities, to educate, encourage professional attitudes and to create a flourishing and supporting film community to strengthen the Perth Film Industry.

If nobody knows you exist in the industry, then you don't exist.  Make yourself  known in the Perth Film Scene and beyond, become a part of the Indie Film scene, make professional contacts, learn how to market yourself and learn from others.  The Perth Film Network have valuable industry professional mentors such as Mark DeFriest, Fern Nicholson and Noel O'Neill that attend functions and run special workshops to help prepare actors and Filmmakers wanting to pursue a career in film professionally. We also offer advice and mentoring.  If we don't know, we will recommend someone who does.

Everybody should understand the Industry they are entering into and how it works.  Put simply; learn how the industry works, so you can make it work for you.

Regular functions include the Bi Monthly Networking Functions held at the Empyrean Function Centre and the Actors Lounge held every Wednesday Night at Valentino Restaurant, both in Lake Street, Northbridge.

The Perth Film Network is not Government Funded and is supported by Wizard Corporation Productions.  Memberships are vital to the growth and continued services of the Perth Film Network.  A major website is underway and is designed for networking. You can become a member of the Perth Film Network for only $35 until the end of February 2011.  Check out the website at www.wizardcorpproductions.com.au

We are on Facebook with two fan pages and a group dedicated to the Perth Film Network.  This is the perfect place to post auditions and any other Industry News.

So now you know.  The Perth Film Network is a Networking and Marketing Portal that can open doors, if you are willing to put the work in.  You create your own opportunities.