Dumbworld: A Sacramento Based Blog on Entertainment, Media and Art

From the Capital Film Arts Alliance’s Newsletter, 10 Tips for Networking for Filmmakers. In part, it is based off a list for London filmmakers (my people!!!) from Raindance.org.

I don’t usually post entire articles, but this is worth it. If you are a filmmaker in the Sacramento area, and you aren’t a CFAA member, go to CFAA meetings, or don’t receive the weekly newsletter, you should be (contact them and ask to be added to the list.  Tell them Dumbworld sent you).  Whatever meager amount of success Dumbworld has had is in part due to Laurie Pederson and networking with the CFAA, and like Laurie says, “It is not what you know; it is who you know.”

1. Memento
Remember the power of little notes that Leonard Shelby used in Chris Nolan’s film. Use his tips even if you have not “this condition” – use the power of business cards. Take and collect them from anyone who gives them to you: you might not know when you need a help of make-up artist or a professional florist. Make your own business cards especially for your filmmaking “you”. If you are a student you can use some cheap resources – like free business cards templates or www.vistaprint.co.uk

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I should have a teaser and some more images up in the next couple of days.

 
The festival website is www.sacfilm.com

Fri, Aug 8^th
Presentation of the 2008 Film Arts Service Award 8:30pm
Jake’s Corner 9pm:  Attend the screening and filmmaker Q&A with producer Tim Comstock, Director Jeff Santo, and lead actor Richard Tyson – and learn about the Sacramento connections.  Reception begins at 7:30pm.

Sat, Aug 9^th
Running the Sahara 1:30pm + Larry Meistrich 3:30pm: Watch the movie and then listen to why Larry chose to be involved and what he is looking for in projects – includes tips for Sunday’s pitch sessions.
Sac Music Seen 7:30pm:  See how local filmmakers have interpreted the music of area bands and musicians.

Sun, Aug 10^th
Make an appointment to meet with Larry Meistrich and pitch your project.
Student Programs at 1pm & 3pm: Student filmmakers at their finest – several in attendance for Q&A.
Crazy 5pm + Gospel 7:30pm: Both films have filmmaker Q&A’s.

Tues, Aug 12^th
Twelve 7pm:  See how 12 Boston-based filmmakers made a compilation feature from 12 short films with common elements.

Wed, Aug 13^th
Capital Film Arts Alliance screenings 6:30pm:  Includes trailer competition
Sacramento Shorts 8:30pm:  With filmmaker Q&A.

Fri, Aug 15^th
Let Others Suffer 8:30pm:  A mockumentary about a documentary about a documentary – a film probably best appreciated by those who have made movies of their own.

Sat, Aug 16^th
10×10 Filmmaker Challenge 7:30pm:  Screening the 10 minute movies made in 10 days.
Dark Reel 11pm:  Mysterious deaths plague the set of a low budget pirate movie.  Filmmaker Q&A.

Sun, Aug 17^th
World Shorts 3pm:  The best films from the international pool.
Festival After-Party (to follow war eagle, Arkansas screening) at Parlare Lounge