How to connect with producers

Learn how to get meetings with producers without attending endless networking events.

Everyone can connect with a producer if they go about it the right way, even without an agent. In fact, most writers and directors need to make short films and even feature films before being signed by an agent. So how should you go about it?

After a long time providing informal advice to the filmmakers participating in our initiatives, we have now launched the How to connect with producers workshop: an online session for writers and directors to learn how to introduce themselves and make those vital connections with producers that they need to succeed.

• who the workshop is for •

Writers and directors who want to connect with producers to make Feature Films and Short Films (not TV). No matter what their level of experience is.

• workshop details •

The workshop is 2 hours long and it is delivered online. It touches on the following topics:

1. When you need a producer: Short Films vs Feature Films vs TV Pilots.
2. The kind of producers you need: Executive Producers vs Line Producers.
3. Who is likely to engage with you (depending on your experience).
4. Where to find different kinds of producers.
5. How to find a producer’s contact details.
6. How to connect with a producer (professionally) and get a response.
7. General meetings: how to get results.
8. Finding a producer for a specific initiative (E.g. funding calls or other schemes).
9. PRACTICAL EXERCISE: we pick one of the participants and help them connect with a producer to provide a practical example of the suggested methodology.

• book a place •

The event has now passed, you can join the waiting list for the next session below: