How to Make a Good First Impression

According to Prospects, the UK’s Official Graduate Careers Website, research shows that first impressions are made up of the following (via Interviews: How to impress):

55% visual impact, i.e. dress, facial expressions and body language;
38% tone of voice;
7% from what you actually say.

What does this say for how you present yourself?  Whether meeting with an agent, [...]

January 9, 2009 • Tags: , , , , • Posted in: Tips • Comments Off

DIY Days: Free Conference for Indies!

Image from DIY Days WebsiteThanks to David Tames and Boston Media Makers (woot!), I just learned about DIY Days.
DIY Days, in their own words:
DIY DAYS – fund :: create :: distribute :: sustain
How do we sustain ourselves as filmmakers and storytellers in this day of shifting film distribution systems? How do we monetize our [...]

September 9, 2008 • Tags: , , , • Posted in: News • 1 Comment

Boston Media Makers: July 6 at Doyle’s

Image by grazrBoston Media Makers is one of the best social networking groups I’ve found since moving out here.
They are an exceedingly welcoming bunch. Everyone sits around a big table, enjoying a hearty breakfast, and presents the group with a new project, new shiny toy, or a question. Then everyone mingles [...]

July 3, 2008 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Uncategorized • Comments Off