WEEKLY AMA - Breaking into the Movie Biz - Terri and David - April 2, 2020

Join Legion M’s COO and Head of Content Terri Lubaroff and VP of Development David Baxter as they answer all your burning questions about how to break into the TV and film industry!

TRT: 74 min 38 sec

Table of Contents:

00:00:00 - Live from the apocalypse!

00:02:57 - How to find auditions?

00:10:16 - How to find jobs as crew?

00:14:35 - How to submit ideas/scripts?

00:22:20 - How to find funding for projects?

00:26:35 - Question from the audience: Is it easier to write a short story or screenplay?

00:29:13 - Question from the audience: How to partner with a 501-C3 to apply for filmmaking grants?

00:31:06 - Question from the audience: How about InkTip.com?

00:34:01 - Question from the audience: Are there any resources to write screenplays?

00:35:45 - What is Legion M’s process in terms of deciding on a project?

00:40:00 - How do you get an opportunity TO network with people when you do not know anyone?

00:46:28 - How to get positions like writers assistant?

00:48:52 - How to get into pitch meetings?

00:50:48 - How is the landscape different today than it was 10, 20 years ago?

00:55:17 - Question from the audience: As filmmakers, how do you deal with people not liking your work and/or criticism?

00:59:11 - Question from the audience: Did your employees attend film school? Was it beneficial to their career?

01:02:29 - What are some of the reasons why an old series or film cannot be rebooted or remade?

01:04:51 - What are the challenges to overcome in getting a series picked up?

01:08:00 - If my show does get picked up, how much control should I expect to have in the creative process going forward?

01:10:22 - Question from the audience: How would one obtain a job at Legion M?

01:13:52 - Sign off