BenjaminSymons
New Member
Hey everyone!
So I was working full time for the last 2 years with a production music library as a music consultant.. not creative/composing , I was the guy representing the catalogue to all our UK clients. In fact for the entire time I’ve been composing I’ve always had a full time job because I’ve simply not been good enough or busy enough to warrant quitting.
Last year I landed my first feature and was paid pretty handsomely, I’m due to start my second feature in a month or so. Then I got made redundant back in May.
I’m looking at it as an involuntary opportunity to try and make a go of this composing lark but I am struggling with working out how to find film makers who are unknown to me and it’s amplified by the knowledge that all my directors are bombarded by composers. How are any of us meant to stand out? If our music is what does the talking but it’s not being heard because as far as Director X is concerned we’re just another composer.
Now don’t get me wrong I’ve been in sales my whole life. I know how to market and sell my self but I still find myself sat there scratching my head... I have all the good intentions and desire and I’m fired up to make this work but with very little ideas as to how.
I think I know what you’ll say too. Referrals, networking events, go through all imdb pro films in pre production, engage in film making forums etc (any good film making forums would be useful actually)
I suppose this more than anything is a hi guys, this is kinda scary and tough and I would welcome and advice or thoughts or encouragement haha. It’s been a particularly difficult year for me so yeah. I won’t bore you with all that though!
Thanks everyone
Ben
So I was working full time for the last 2 years with a production music library as a music consultant.. not creative/composing , I was the guy representing the catalogue to all our UK clients. In fact for the entire time I’ve been composing I’ve always had a full time job because I’ve simply not been good enough or busy enough to warrant quitting.
Last year I landed my first feature and was paid pretty handsomely, I’m due to start my second feature in a month or so. Then I got made redundant back in May.
I’m looking at it as an involuntary opportunity to try and make a go of this composing lark but I am struggling with working out how to find film makers who are unknown to me and it’s amplified by the knowledge that all my directors are bombarded by composers. How are any of us meant to stand out? If our music is what does the talking but it’s not being heard because as far as Director X is concerned we’re just another composer.
Now don’t get me wrong I’ve been in sales my whole life. I know how to market and sell my self but I still find myself sat there scratching my head... I have all the good intentions and desire and I’m fired up to make this work but with very little ideas as to how.
I think I know what you’ll say too. Referrals, networking events, go through all imdb pro films in pre production, engage in film making forums etc (any good film making forums would be useful actually)
I suppose this more than anything is a hi guys, this is kinda scary and tough and I would welcome and advice or thoughts or encouragement haha. It’s been a particularly difficult year for me so yeah. I won’t bore you with all that though!
Thanks everyone
Ben