Hardly any other industry relies on personal contacts anymore. As long as jobs are mostly awarded on a project-related basis, it is a good idea to have a good network to find out all the information about new projects and clients. Personal meetings are finally possible again and a large number of high-profile events offer appropriate platforms. But networking automatically means more income, so "networking = more nice for working".
Networking can be unproductive and time-consuming. Business economists are always on the hunt for efficiency due to their job. So what can I do to get real added value from my contact management? Freelancers and project-related employees are just as interested in this as producers, service providers and recruiters. Networks and contacts are a currency of their own in our world. In addition to the size of the network, resilience, i.e. whether added value can be created, plays a particularly decisive role. The development and expansion is based on 3 pillars: 1. Access to important people through industry events, 2. Strategy for expanding the network and 3. Diligence in maintaining contacts.
There should be events in your calendar over the next few weeks that meet exactly these criteria for you. We present you with a selection of high-quality digital offerings and established face-to-face events. You can also find a constantly updated selection on LinkedIn .
This week, the international film festival and the large licensing market start in Cannes. The return after the pandemic and with the best weather promises to put the high-caliber, international audience in a great mood. However, a visit to the Filmmakers Breakfast hosted by International Film Partners , adag payroll services , BigHug FX , Cattleya , Ludwig Kameraverleih , Optical Art , Pensionskasse Rundfunk and Theaterkunst is only possible with a personal invitation.
The Unified Filmmakers Festival is running until the end of the month. It's a great opportunity to get to know the international community of great filmmakers. The planned networking tool has already been announced on the website, which will make networking within the industry even easier online in the future. You can now get actively involved by voting on the festival entries.
If you are at home in the entertainment segment, i.e. factual and show formats, you cannot miss the Forum Media Conference . The panel participants in particular promise an exciting event. If you are interested, it is worth asking your association or service provider about free tickets or special prices.
The Munich Film Festival is also back in its usual splendor this year. Thanks to the renovation work at the Gasteig, the entire city center is an active part of this summer experience. The Talent Summit offers networking in a pleasant atmosphere and additional background knowledge on all aspects of talent - in front of and behind the camera. The Hilton Munich City (near the Gasteig) will host this hybrid Ensider:Forum event for the first time on June 30, 2022, with real people and drinks on site, but also lectures as video downloads afterwards.
For executives, such as managing directors and media makers in Munich, the Munich Media Club should also be mentioned. The events open up exciting, new aspects, topics and personalities to you at the year-round club evenings in the Hotel Bayerischer Hof. As the organizer of the Children's Media Prize, the MCM has also been a long-standing fixture at the Munich Film Festival.
Now all that's needed is your commitment! See you there?
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