Breaking into film after college is weirdly hard because the “next step” isn’t obvious.

You can do everything right in school: learn the gear, build a reel, survive capstone projects, and make something you’re proud of. Then you graduate and realize the industry doesn’t hand you a syllabus or a clear application process. Jobs don’t always get posted and crews get built fast. People hire who they know, who they’ve worked with, or who others recommend.

That’s why networking isn’t optional, it’s the infrastructure. Every industry runs on relationships, but the film industry runs on them at a different speed. One good connection can lead to your first day as a PA, your first set referral, your first consistent gig, and your first real path forward.

But where can you begin to build your professional network?

Attend Filmmaker's Forum: Moving from College to a Career to learn how to build professional relationships that actually work. During this free event for students,  you’ll have the opportunity to meet with individuals who are leading the state’s film productions, representatives from film-friendly communities, and others who have the potential to become your future crew.

Come for the relationships. Leave with momentum.

May 2 | 9 AM – 5 PM | No Cost to Attend but Must RSVP