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Want to learn how to network effectively as a filmmaker? Let’s start with what not to do. Since starting this YouTube channel, I get dozens of emails a month from people looking for documentary advice or professional connections - and I can confidently say that most of you are doing this all wrong. This video breaks down the most common mistakes and how you can avoid them so that your networking efforts actually get you somewhere. #filmmaking #networking #documentary #careeradvice
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CHAPTERS
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5:23 - A better approach to Networking
7:41 - The best way to Network
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🎥 WANT TO SHOOT DOCUMENTARIES LIKE A PROFESSIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHER? START HERE: bit.ly/3YkuBcL
⛑️NEED PERSONALIZED HELP? SCHEDULE 1:1 CAREER DEVELOPMENT OR CONSULTATION CALL ⛑️ filmschool.lucforsyth.com/consultations
Want to learn how to network effectively as a filmmaker? Let’s start with what not to do. Since starting this YouTube channel, I get dozens of emails a month from people looking for documentary advice or professional connections - and I can confidently say that most of you are doing this all wrong. This video breaks down the most common mistakes and how you can avoid them so that your networking efforts actually get you somewhere. #filmmaking #networking #documentary #careeradvice
🗞 FREE MONTHLY TIPS FOR FILMMAKING, GEAR, AND CREATIVE LIVING 🗞: bit.ly/3imiDAj
📘LIFE-CHANGING ADVICE FOR FILMMAKERS (FREE 70-PAGE EBOOK) 📘: tinyurl.com/ax9c3kkf
📽 A FILMMAKER’S GUIDE TO LONG TERM CAREER PLANNING (FREE 5 DAY CHALLENGE) 📽: bit.ly/40ZS9GC
📖 THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD) 📖: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
📝✅ ESSENTIAL GEAR PACKING CHECKLIST (FREE DOWNLOAD) ✅📝: tinyurl.com/ycknfa7j
🤘 WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS (Luc70 for 70% off!!!) 🤘: audiio.com/lucforsyth
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Why Networking Matters
4:00 - The Wrong Way to do it
5:23 - A better approach to Networking
7:41 - The best way to Network
🎥 🔥 📷 GEAR I USE
MY ACAM: amzn.to/3CsrOoy
MY YOUTUBE CAM: amzn.to/3TcW12m
BEST DOC TRIPOD IN THE WORLD: bhpho.to/3VD3Gsn
MY FAVORITE CAMERA BACKPACK: bit.ly/3yTAJPh
EXPEDITION BACKPACK: bit.ly/3MEkco2
YOUTUBE LENS: amzn.to/3CuSl4x
PRIME LENSES: amzn.to/3CuVrWk
CURRENT DRONE: amzn.to/3VUUiQk
KEY LIGHT: amzn.to/3MzpsJn
SHOTGUN MIC: amzn.to/3hVwVnL
COMPUTER: amzn.to/3HXNwlE
CRAZY GOOD POWER BANK FOR FILMMAKERS: omnicharge.co/luc
*Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended*
✋ SAY HI
Email: luc@lucforsyth.com
Web: lucforsyth.com
IG: @lucforsyth (BTS content, but I’m TERRIBLE at DMs - sorry!)
