Getting and Staying in the TV/Film Industry- Networking for Neurodivergents
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT → Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:00:00 GMT (d=2 hours, 0 seconds)
Are you a neurodivergent person who struggles with getting in (and staying in) the tv/film industry? I'm neurodivergent too, so you and your challenges are understood.
It's hard enough to get and stay in the film and tv industry. But for those of us who are Autistic, ADHD, and everything else Neurodivergent, it's really tricky.
That's why we need proven networking hacks that have been compiled by an ND who has made every freaking mistake in the networking book. And with 16 years in the industry, that's A LOT of mistakes.
But it's also a lot of award-winning, kick ass insight.
This fun session will help you some of the most common challenges we as neurodivergents face. Here are just some of the things you'll learn:
1) Secrets and attitudes we need that people don't tell us.
2) Tips on who to network with and who is usually overlooked.
3) Adjacent industries we can use our skills in till the tv/film industry recovers.
3) Networking in person, like at live events, including how to know who to talk to, the best areas to find them, and what to say.
4) How to send an email to someone you don't know and get a response.
5) How to start to make a mark on LinkedIn, even if you haven't got a lot of experience.
BONUS- you'll leave with a brand new network of ND attendees who understand exactly what you're going through.
Straight up- this is NOT dry, boring session. Why should it be? We need to kick down those doors! This is our livelihood!