Organizing Creative Connections

It's March madness and there's lots of productions staffing up! SXSW has just ended and it’s time to follow up with connections, make some new ones and line up your gigs.

80% of jobs are from relationships and referrals.

What: Austin Entertainment Business- Networking Group- "Organizing Creative Connections"

When: March 22, 2018

Time: 6PM-8PM

Where: The Speakeasy (Music Lounge/Downstairs)

412 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 (Map and parking info attached)

RSVP: http://meetu.ps/e/DHy86/ZpNv/f

Who should attend? Investors, HR, Producers, Directors, Writers, Production Company Reps, Agents, Managers, Actors, Actresses, Director of Photography, Production Designers, Editors, Costume Designers, Musicians, Composers, Casting Directors, Acting Teachers, Studio Teachers, Camera, G&E, Sound, Hair/ Makeup, Wardrobe, Art Department, Visual Effects, Colorists, Animation, Production Assistants, and more!

ABOUT: TV/Film producer Jennifer Hutchins gives insider entertainment industry advice while introducing a helpful guest speaker with an expert knowledge in the the entertainment business each month. Attendees can introduce themselves to the group, exchange skills and get recommendations and referrals. The goal of "Austin Entertainment Business" is to get people hired and paid!

March Guest speaker: Austin Film Commission (AFC) Director Brian Gannon reveals how to utilize the AFC for filming locally—searching for filming locations, permitting and utilizing the AFC database of local crew and vendors. Recent productions the AFC has worked to bring to Austin include AMC’s The Son and Fear the Walking Dead – both of which are currently filming in the area.

March 22, 2018: Schedule
6PM-6:45PM- arrivals/ meet and greet for members and their guests
6:45PM- Host: Jennifer Hutchins introduction to the group
7:00PM- Guest Speaker: Brian Gannon
7:15-8:00PM- Networkers can introduce themselves to the group on open microphone.
8:00PM- Room opens to the general public/ continued networking

Speakeasy is a sprawling 3-level nightclub with nightly live music & weekend DJs, '20s-style decor & rooftop patio. Drink specials for group members and their guests: $5 cocktails and $4 beers.

What to bring
It's helpful to have a goal in mind with specific questions to put out to the group.
For example: I am looking for an expert in Web design and monetizing websites and in exchange I'm willing to give the same amount of time in producing and/or advice specific to that individual.

"Everything you can imagine is real" - Pablo Picasso