Santa Monica Writers & Screenwriters

If the thought of reaching out to people to arrange interviews makes you feel deeply uncomfortable, or if past attempts have proven unsuccessful, this is an important event to attend. The ability to acquire speakers for articles, documentaries, video interviews, podcasts, and live events is critical if those ventures are to succeed. Those who attend this event will find they can easily acquire interesting and informed guests for almost any venture. This event will cover: * What guest speakers need to see in order to accept your invitation to speak. * What motivates them to accept your interview request and how you make them feel safe. * Mistakes people make that make booking interviews impossible. Where to find well-qualified guests who are eager to speak on most topics. * How to contact almost anyone quickly, cost effectively, and directly. * Reaching out to "celebrity" guests and the requirements they will have. * A quick overview of legal issues, liabilities, and risks. Those who attend this event will also receive lecture notes that review the topics covered and provide links. Questions? If you have questions about this event before you sign up, or have questions about producing your film that don't seem to be answered once you have the materials, please send an email to [masked]. I look forward to hearing from you. Testimonials “ Nancy you are amazing. Thank you for doing all this to benefit all of us newcomers. ” — DP “ Very relevant and helpful. Nancy, you're doing a great job! Thank you! ” — Pamela Davis “ Nancy is amazing and such a gift to the filmmaking community. ” — Jim Henson “ Nancy, you amaze me with your giving spirit and ability to bring such great guests on board. Thanks for all you do to help us excel in our careers. ” — Susan Shearer “ A very useful, educational resource that is incredibly generous in giving knowledge and expertise to the film making community. ” — Pippa Hinchley “ Good information resource. Well organized. ” — JB “ Nancy's Film Funding Club is very valuable. Always lots of great information. It's very obvious that she puts a lot of work into these seminars for us (slide shows, audio recordings, coordinating guest speakers, etc.). I am very grateful and appreciative to her and her guests for their time and talent to help further our careers. ” — Jodi “ interesting, innovative approach. thank you, Nancy! ” — Camille Bacos “I'm thoroughly enjoying this club. I wish I had found out about it way earlier, I'd be way ahead of the game. I would recommend this club to anyone who truly wants to learn the business aspect of the film industry. ” — Reinaldo D'Amico I want this!