30 June 2006
WHAT’S UP WITH THE DISCONNECT
When I first moved to Philly 5 years ago I made an instant discovery… there was a extreme disconnect amongst the local minority filmmakers, which was very confusing to me because of large number of minority filmmakers that introduced themselves to me. The local minority filmmakers were making productions just in pockets and DIDN’T KNOW ONE ANOTHER. Deep. Realizing this gave me the concept for the networking event many of you may already know about called “The Set”. Since the launch of this event series, lots of local filmmakers have been working together and producing. But we have a long way to go. Please help me understand why this disconnect continues to exist and what we can do to eliminate it.
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1. KGB says:
I believe it's as simple as too busy, and the hustle and bustle of an ordinary life. To get others to meet one needs to set up meetings on dates that may not be on the week-day. Most of us have jobs that don't allow us to break away after work due to other commitments such as family, or we may not work exclusivly in the city so travel time prevents us from attending get togethers. It's a busy world, and we are all struggling to have balance in our lives. These meetings or informal get togethers should be planned way in advanced, and maybe not on a work day. That's my two cents at least.