Speed Collaborate is back!

IndieHouse Rentals wants you to be out there making movies right now, and doing it as easily and as cheaply as possible. How do you make a movie and save a lot of money in the process? You collaborate with other artists that are trying to do the same.

"I'll write the script!"
"I'm going to bring the lights!"
"There is a house I can use for that location!"
"My friends are actors!"
"....everyone has friends who are actors."
"I have a camera!"

And that my friends is how no budget movies get made. But what do you do if you are just one piece short? What do you do if you are new to the city? What do you do if you just want to work with a whole bunch of new fresh faces?

Well, everyone will tell you to network. Everyone will also tell you that they hate networking. I hate networking. A few years ago I went to an awesome event that made the networking process fun. It's called Speed Collaborating and it's coming back June 30th! Speed Collaborating is a speed dating style party that makes it super fun to meet and chat with other film makers and artists of different backgrounds. Last year when it was time for the No Budget Film Festival the Collaborative Arts LA Facebook event for the festival was exploding with amazing- filmmakers that were using the page to connect with actors, set designers, writers, grips, gaffers, and more. This year, they are making that crew recruiting process fun and easy by bringing back their classic Speed Collaborating event just for the No Budget Film Festival!

The price is only $10 which includes drinks and snacks! There is a very limited capacity so  reserve your spot at www.nobudgetfilmfest.com/speedcollaborate .

Here are some tips and tricks to get ready for Speed Collaborate !

1. Know who you are and know what you want. This is speeeeeeed collaborating. You have to do it fast. People love when you respect their time so have your pitch ready. Be ready and able to describe yourself  as an artist in a couple of sentences. Have your elevator pitch ready if you are coming in with a project. If you are not coming in with a project, know what you are coming in for. If you're a DP looking to add things to your reel, say that. If you're just an actor looking to be a part of a film, say that. Don't be shy and beat around the bush. Everyone is there to fill in the gaps for what they need. You just may be the piece they need to fill the last piece of their production puzzle.

2. Bring a pen and paper. You are going to talk a lot and you are going to get inspired quickly. WRITE IT DOWN!

3. Bring business cards. You are going to meet people and you are going to want to get in touch with them. Business cards are the fastest way to do that. If you don't have a card, come in with a plan. Maybe you write your info on pieces of paper. Maybe you snap a photo with your phone and write a message for yourself. What ever it is, be ready to get and give contact info as fast as possible.

4. Come in with an open mind. Don't be a wallflower. You're going to be talking to people...new people...and that's SCARY! Just remember, they are just as scared of you as you are of them. Everyone is here to meet new people. If you don't know what to say, do a lot of smiling and listening. But make sure you are really listening because you don't know what someone might say that will inspire you. Also, be open to be surprised. You may be coming in to get just a DP for your project, but you might meet someone that will work for another project down the road. You may even meet someone that wants you for their project. You just never know so keep an open mind.

5. Follow up fast. Everyone in LA is busy. Projects and lives change fast. If you met someone you want to collaborate with, don't hesitate to reach out. Set up a time to grab coffee and do it soon. Once you set that time, make sure you show up. Our reputations are everything in this town and you want to be known as being a hard, reliable worker that shows up on time, ready to rock.

6. Have fun. No one should need to explain to you how to have fun. Just do it.

SEE YOU AT SPEED COLLABORATING! Make sure you make your reservation. If you want to continue to support independent film makers, take a look at the Indiehouse Rentals campaign page.