Explosion of New Film Folks

Wow! More than 50 film folks showed up at Dave & Buster's on Monday 9/21 with most of them being people who are new to AFM. Unfortunately, that means a lot of "regulars" missed out on meeting some amazing people. Good thing we meet every week.

Apparently, posting a notice about our event on locally-run website ShortFilmTexas.com made a huge difference. Lots of filmmakers who had never heard of AFM before came out to see what all the talk is about.

I guess that just proves it. If you advertise, they will come after all.

With that said, I highly recommend posting your film cast and crew notices on Short Film Texas, possibly the best film news resource in the state.

http://www.shortfilmtexas.com

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Post by: H.Cherdon Bedford - Creative Superhero - AFM Group Organizer - www.hcherdon.com

All About the Mega-Mixer

It's not everyday that three of Austin's best film groups get together for a mixer. Last Monday, Sept 14, more than 60 people attended the Mega-Mixer with Austin Film Meet, Reel Women and NALIP (National Association of Latino Independent Producers).

Networking is essential for a successful career in the entertainment industries, so it looks like we'll be doing more multi-group mixers. On Monday, Oct 5, we'll be having another Mega-Mixer with Reel Women and AustinActors.net at Stompin' Grounds Lounge on South Congress (3801 S Congress Ave, 78704).

For more information, visit: http://www.austinfilmmeet.com/events.html

In the meantime, better dig up those business cards so you can promote yourself and all your talents. I know, I know, you're not very good selling yourself and you don't like the whole shmoozing/networking thing. That's what everyone experiences. Now, get over it already, get yourself some snazzy cards, and get your butt out to the next Mega-Mixer.

Something is always better than nothing, but nothing beats a lasting impression. Here's some great ideas to inspire you…

http://creativebits.org/cool_business_card_designs

http://www.reencoded.com/2008/05/20/42-awesome-business-card-designs-with-links-to-100s-more/

http://www.blogohblog.com/inspiration-creative-business-cards/

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Post by: H.Cherdon Bedford - Creative Superhero - AFM Group Organizer - www.hcherdon.com

AFM Labor Day Potluck

First, I'd like to thank Louis Weyrich for opening his home to the Austin Film Meet, as well as each of you who decided to join us for our Labor Day Potluck on September 7.





Potlucks are perfect for filmmakers for two reasons:




1 - Potlucks are a team sport dependent entirely on the contributions of the guests themselves. Each person brings a food dish and it all adds up to the dinner. This collective effort reflects the spirit of filmmaking, also a team sport.









2 - Much like life, potlucks are a game of chance, choice & acceptance. You may have an idea how the meal might turn out, but never exactly. Whatever you get, is just what you get. Then you just have to accept how it turns out and make it work. Also, not that unlike making a film.

American playwright Tennessee Williams believed, "Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose."










Thanks everyone for a wonderful party! If you missed it, you missed a good one.




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Post by: H.Cherdon Bedford - Creative Superhero - AFM Group Organizer - www.hcherdon.com


Photos by: Louis Weyrich, Shades of Strange Productions - www.shadesofstrange.com