Contact Filmmakers Assignment
Instructions
Begin communication with your filmmakers. In the first e-mail (or phone call) introduce your team and inform the filmmakers why you are contacting them. Your filmmakers should be aware of the project and be expecting your e-mail. It is best to choose one individual in the team who will start the communication between the two parties. We’ve found filmmakers prefer to hear from just one member of the team to start. Refer to the document How to Write a Business/Cover Letter for help in drafting a professional business letter.
Once the filmmakers have responded favorably to your initial contact, then you can send a second email, presenting your draft marketing plan for approval. Typically, your team and the filmmakers will then begin a dialogue about how to market the film.
It is also suggested that you create a Gmail account specifically for promoting your film. This will help all of your team’s e-mails stay organized and archived in one location. Refer to the document How to Utilize a Google Account to become familiar with Gmail and the entire Google online suite.
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