FilmAngels is an organization that I belong to and support. It is a group that bridges the gap between filmmakers and the investment community. FilmAngels is headed by Thomas Trenker.
It’s the way I was able to connect to the screenwriter/producer and the director for our film, Two Mothers, and how I met a few notable Hollywood filmmakers. I attended FilmAngels’ Annual Gala event in Redwood Shores last week, and we set up Hollywood producer Barrie Osborne for a live Vpype interview on Facebook.
Osborne is the Oscar-winning Hollywood producer of the Lord of the Rings, Face/Off, The Matrix, and many other movies.
Barrie was interviewed about his film making experience using Vpype’s live, interactive video broadcast application on Facebook. If you wish to see the broadcast, click here.
This was an opportunity for us to use Vpype to reach out to Barrie’s fans, to share his perspective, and to address questions live. It’s a great way for a film producer, director or actor to get in touch with fans, and tell them more about the story behind their endeavor.
I believe applications like Vpype that allow for live, interactive video broadcasts are among the best ways for filmmakers and all the associated talent (writers, actors, special effects, music mavens…) to connect with a global audience before they go in production to get feedback and after to promote and more of the story behind the film. This is a valuable step that can be exploited to share perspectives and get valuable feedback.
My advice, if you are a filmmaker, is to develop and reach out to your audience, show your human side and passion, and be proactive about telling your story or promoting your projects and expertise. This can all be done using social video applications and Facebook.
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