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Being a filmmaker can be a solitary lifestyle but one of the most important, and undervalued, aspects of a filmmaker\u2019s job is networking. Building and maintaining a map of relationships is an essential part of being a creative professional.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve come a long way since the days of MySpace and now there are an overwhelming number of social media platforms to help connect you with your audience, other filmmakers, and job opportunities. So get ready to spruce up your social media profiles because what we\u2019ve got for you is a list of the best social media platforms to help filmmakers to build their network.<\/p>\n
Though it\u2019s been said that Facebook is on the decline, it\u2019s still the biggest game in town. Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher didn\u2019t make The Social Network<\/a> for nothing. Since Facebook\u2019s fan and business pages have throttled reach now it\u2019s a good idea to join a few different groups. Here are some we recommend:<\/p>\n Speaking of places to engage authentically with your community. Twitter is the place to start conversations, respond directly, and interact with other filmmakers.<\/p>\n The Gram is a fantastic place for content creators to share their work visually. If you\u2019re a cinematographer or photographer this is where you can build an organic and engaged audience. Fable House\u2019s own cinematographer, Matt S. Bell<\/a>, has had some great success using the platform not only to promote his own work but find new collaborators:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fablehouse.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/LinkedIn-scr-02.jpg” alt=”LinkedIn” title_text=”LinkedIn” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Probably the most underutilized platform by filmmakers on this list. LinkedIn is the world\u2019s largest network for professionals. It may feel stuffy or corporate, but make no mistake — if you\u2019re a professional filmmaker you need to be where other professionals are. We\u2019ll be adding a post soon all about how filmmakers can use LinkedIn. But for now, some tips!<\/p>\n Mandy bills itself as the world\u2019s largest creative community of film and TV crew, theater professionals, child actors, voiceover artists, dancers, singers, musicians, models, and extras. However, after being on it for almost five years, I\u2019ve had limited success. If you\u2019re a Mandy pro and have consistently been able to book work through it, I\u2019d like to hear about it. Get at me in the comments!<\/p>\n The self-described world\u2019s largest social network and educational hub for film, television, and theater creatives.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fablehouse.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMDb.jpg” alt=”IMDb” title_text=”IMDb” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A little dated? Sure. Tedious to update? Yes. But absolutely essential to have and maintain? YES. If you work in entertainment one of the first places people go if they search for you online is IMDb.<\/p>\n Depends on your preference but these are the two most prevalent video hosting sites for filmmakers to showcase their work. YouTube is ubiquitous but many filmmakers prefer the clean design and look of the Vimeo player.<\/p>\n Another great place to share clips of your work. Less formal, and a shorter lifespan for posts, but if you post a lot, Snapchat stories are a great outlet.<\/p>\n Behance is a portfolio site that is something like a cross between Instagram, LinkedIn, and Mandy. It\u2019s mainly aimed at professionals working in visual mediums and is specifically designed for clients looking to hire talent.<\/p>\n The community of forums about anything anyone has ever been interested in. There\u2019s a deep well of subReddits for just about any filmmaking topic or question imaginable. It\u2019s a fantastic place to start or participate in ongoing discussions with a very active and very engaged community.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fablehouse.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Letterboxd-scr-01.jpg” alt=”Letterboxd” title_text=”Letterboxd” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Letterboxd is a new, but growing, platform where users can create film lists and share what they\u2019ve been watching. It\u2019s a great place for cinema enthusiasts and professionals to connect and discuss their thoughts on the films they\u2019ve seen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now that you know the spread of social media platforms, how can you use them to grow your network? In a word: authenticity. Find your community of like-minded filmmakers and genuinely interact with them. Keep it honest, constructive, and fun. You\u2019d be surprised how much of a relationship you cultivate online this way. Remember, it\u2019s a two-way street. Share your work natively so that you can be on both sides of those conversations.<\/p>\n If you get along with someone, don\u2019t be shy, send them a DM. Taking the conversation into a private space can let you talk more freely and get more specific in your questions and conversations. And when you get that point, try to meet in real life (IRL). Going to film festivals, conferences, tradeshows and networking events is a great way to solidify the relationships that you started building online. Some of my favorites are SXSW<\/a>, Produced By<\/a>, and the New Orleans Film Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n We hope this short guide helps you to build your professional network and takes some of the guesswork out of which one\u2019s you should be using. Have you had any successful experiences on the platforms we mentioned? 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