Getting access to a Decision Maker
by Filmarket Hub
From the moment a feature film project becomes mature enough to start showing to producers until when it starts shooting, many things can happen in between.
If we are lucky enough to have interest from a producer from the start, and he’s willing to get involved in the project, until that actually becomes a reality, things can evolve in many different directions; maybe they lose interest, that “creative differences” arise, financing problems, that the project takes another direction from what was initially planned…there’s a lot of variables to take into account. Nevertheless, in spite of these obstacles that might appear throughout the journey to making a film, there’s a key step we should try to realize successfully: to get in contact with what is known as a decision maker.
But, what is a decision maker? It’s the person who basically takes the decisions on what projects get green-lighted within a production company. In the United States, this term is very much used to explain how to break through the industry. In fact, one of the most fervent recommendations books on filmmaking will give you is to get access to a decision maker.
Decision makers are represented in many forms: producer, investors, executive, agent…it’s people who have an influence, as we said before, and power within the industry. Their opinion and support can mean a huge step in making your project happen.
Accessing them is a complicated task, of course. Many times these are people very difficult to reach. Breaking into their circles is usually almost impossible, it will require following some very tough steps unless you have the right connections. Another option to access them is to go to industry events, film festivals and such, where you will find them as guests, or panelists on a conference or directly looking for projects to produce and/or finance. Getting the support of one of these people is crucial, that is why it is so important you know well the industry, know who is who, which decision maker you should approach with your project and how to get to him.
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