FILM NETWORKING WITH MYLES POLLARD

Myles Pollard on the set of DRIFT

It is very rare that I run a Perth Film Networking Function and actually advertise who the guest is.  In my book the whole point is to Network and find these people yourself, because in the real world nobody is going to do it for you.  You have to find out for yourself or make contacts that will introduce you.  The secret is to never dismiss the person who is standing next to you because you just don’t know who they are,what they have done, what contacts they have or what advice you can gain from talking to them.  After all, they are just everyday people, in a business that most likely comes with a high profile.  You create your own opportunities and if you want to make it in this highly competitive Industry, you need to use your initiative.

This coming Wednesday the 13^th of February, The Perth Film Network has its first function for 2013 and Actor/Producer Myles Pollard will be coming along to mingle with everyone and meet some of Perth’s talented filmmakers and actors.

So now that I have given you the name of our special guest.  What do you do about it?  Stand in a corner and think about going up to him?  Stay with your friends and discuss possibly going up to him. Swamp him and bombard him with questions?  Probably no would be the answer to these questions. Hopefully none of the above.  It is still a networking event, not a fan club, so even if you are a fan, you need to approach this as business.  Because that is what we are in or trying to break into "Show Business".  What you would do is go up and introduce yourself and start a general and friendly conversation. If you are smart and know he will be there, you have taken advantage of this information and you have done your homework, in other words, research.


Today with the Internet and access to so much information, this is really not a hard task.  Going in to talk to someone actually understanding what they have done and their interests will certainly help with conversation and also finding things in common.  So get to it…  Who is Myles Pollard?  I will tell you this much, he graced our television screens in one of Australia’s top rating dramas, acted in the blockbuster X-Men Origins,  actor and producer on a recent surfing movie shot here in Perth and is currently in production for the feature, Foreshadow.

Now Myles Pollard may be our special guest of the night, remember though, that this is a networking event and there will be a room full of talented filmmakers and actors.  There will be other experienced people to make contact with and talented up and coming filmmakers who have wonderful ideas and even contacts.  So make it your goal this networking function to make contact with as many people you don’t know and make brief friendly contact with friends.  You can catch up with them for a coffee later.

Myles Pollard in the Film "Drift"

The Perth Film Networking Functions are the best place to start your Networking Journey.  It is a skill you will need to master to make it in this highly competitive Industry.  So take the leap and come along, meet new people and start growing your network and contacts.  I am happy to get you started and I guarantee once you start, you will very much enjoy the process.

For more information and tips on Networking check out my December post here.  http://perthfilmnetwork.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/networking-whats-it-all-about.html

The Perth Film Networking Function
13^th February 2013

Empyrean Function Centre, 12 Lake Street, Northbridge.
Street Parking and undercover parking next door. (entry Roe Street) available.
7pm (Doors close at 8.30pm)
Free for Perth Film Network Star Members
$7 if you register
$10 if you don’t register.

You can register your place here:  http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mo7bc4cab&oeidk=a07e70h0lls06b5a9ea