Getting A-List Talent On Your First Feature / Short Film

You’ve heard the conventional advice on how to “make it” as an artist.

BUT it usually boils down to “build an audience” and “have a good story!”

We take a different approach and focus on non-vague stuff that actually gets you results — such as pitching, authentic audience building, getting legit distribution, and securing “resume” talent.

Here’s an HONEST conversation about what it takes to get funded, earn a living filmmaking, and HUSTLE — with the Jalbert Brothers.

Click the podcast above for the the full list of timestamps:

• 4:42 How they got a child star, Alex Vincent from the Chucky series, to be in their first feature
• 11:43 Moving quickly up the chain from a lowly A.D. to a co-producer on a movie with Burt Reynolds (specific how-to’s at 13:08)
• 17:58 People make a living in this industry… How are they doing it?!
• 18:42 Getting a good distribution deal vs. a bad one (actionable steps you can take)
• 37:28 The proper way to network on set, how to add value and be seen as someone who hustles. (the 4 steps)
• 40:28 People want to pay you. Give them a reason to. (you DO NOT have to start out as a P.A. Plus other lies of “common wisdom” in this industry.)
• 46:08 How many emails should you be sending out per day to build connections and get top talent?
• 49:28 Developing authentic rock solid self-confidence and believing in yourself
• 1:01:58 Insider knowledge on how to pitch a film

Subscribe and comment on the video letting me know what ONE takeaway surprised you.

Stay sexy,

– Curt

PS: Tomorrow is ifto Resolutions day… What will your habits be? Start small.

You’re gonna kickass in 2018.