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how to get gigs as a freelance field producer

 

 


X-stephany
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Feb 27, 2004, 12:28 PM

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I have worked as a field prodcer on television documentaries for the last 7 years, however I have only worked for one company. We lost our prodution contract in 2004 so now I am forced to look for more work. The company I worked for was based out of L.A. but I live in Seattle. Having put "all my eggs in one basket" for the past several years I never developed any contacts in my own neighborhood. Now I need to find work here. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to land a good gig? What would you do if you were in my shoes? Anyone in this area need an experienced producer? I've been doing all the typical networking but I want to streamline my efforts to make my job search more effective! I'd appreciate anyone's advice.


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Feb 28, 2004, 7:06 PM

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There is no secret method to this. Call around and get your reel into as many hands as possible. Talk with past happy clients who can either hook you up or point you in the right direction.
Don't be afraid to cold call. It blows but when ya aint workin' it's part of the gig.


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Feb 28, 2004, 11:56 PM

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Re: "I want to streamline my efforts to make my job search more effective!"
Check out the Subsidy Video concept/package from Elite Video.
It is getting kind of dated now,
but the concept might be just what you're looking for.