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I believe this whole-heartedly, It means focusing all of your

and have always tried to surround energies and efforts into one ulti-
myself with people who possess mate purpose. You must have a
skills and knowledge greater than “burning desire” to endure the
my own. It is a great opportunity climb that lay before you. It will be FILM
to bond with those associates, and personified in your voice, your
give them a feeling of importance. actions, and your very being. Pas-
sion will become the fuel that PRODUCTION

drives your every move.
“Always keep your ego in

check…” SERVICES
“Don’t get caught up in the pol-

itics…”
It is at times like these we must

be humble, and admit to ourselves Cast & Crew Resume
that which we do not know; plac- All facets of the entertainment
ing our ego [temporarily] on a industry are daunted with politics Writing
pedestal. This will open up great and nepotism. It is very similar to
channels to learning and a small community. Those who are Press Releases
knowledge, and knowledge is inside the community will do eve-
power! rything they can to help and pro- Demo Reels
tect each other, with the exception

of a few who will do anything they Comp Cards
I am not saying that a strong can to get ahead at any cost.
ego is not important; it most defi-
Rule number one is that “there Business Plans
nitely is! If you do not possess a
are no rules.” If you take sides, or
healthy ego, you do not belong in
talk negatively about someone,
the entertainment industry. Your
you could quickly become an out-
ego will give you the courage to FILM FESTIVAL
cast. You never know whom some-
embark on that which is beyond
one knows, so be warned. Do not
you, and foreign to your experi- PRESENTATION
get caught telling tales. Always
ence. But you must keep your ego
speak well of people, whether you
in check, or you will close off chan- AND
have met them or not. No one can
nels to your knowledge and net-
say anything bad about someone
working opportunities. “You must CONSULTATION
who has nothing but good things
have Passion for your dream…”
to say about others.

Once you resign to your ego, “Surviving, while you are
you must go to share your passion. succeeding….” Email: indiefilmsww@gmail.com
Without passion, your motives,
your purpose and your credibility
You have to make up your
will be in question. Like reciproci-
mind that you are willing to do
ty, passion always comes back
everything possible to succeed in
double and triple fold; excitement
the industry.

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