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So we here at LFO have been listening to folks talk about the job market. Let us break it down:

1. There are still many jobs. Don’t allow society to shift your thinking in that.

2. Where? We will say that for the film biz, the place to be is LA. I know…but you live in Ohio, or Vegas, or wherever you live. Ok, here’s the deal…

3. Anywhere you are in the world, the job market is the same as long as you have the right mindset. If you believe the market is bad then you are right, if you believe the market is good then you are right. Ya, stole that from good ole Henry Ford… love that man.

We asked our very own Denny Morales on what he thought about this whole job market fiasco…

“There are times when I really don’t care for or need work, and jobs come flooding to me. I give jobs away to others due to this. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate it big time. But I sat there and really thought about it, and I really want to help other film-makers, especially new ones, so I decided to give the jobs away. Some folks listen to society too much, they allow society to bleed in and make them think that the economy is shit and we are all doomed. Also, they made to feel they have to compete with everyone in their profession. Look guys and gals, the economy is what you make it upstairs. Our company made 3k in 1 day launching 1 client using videos and all. You must break through the barrier of the negative bull crap. I join many forums and hear nothing but people sweating others about their work and opinions. To become a leader, or to do something you love, you will be criticized every single day, and everyone is going to think you’re doing the wrong thing. Your job is to prove it to yourself that you are doing the right thing, and do it by putting ACTION to your days.”

What the heck does all this have to do with the job market? EVERYTHING! The reason you can’t find a job is due to lack of proper mindset foundation building. Once the lights are on upstairs, you really can do anything. We’re proof, and know it works.

So you may be asking, “what action steps can I take?” Start networking, this is the fuel of anyone’s career in the film biz. Look around for job postings on craigslist. Call your local film office; they have resources for people looking for film jobs. Go to film seminars. Be creative. You never know what you can come up with, or find. If you keep on trying, and don’t give up, you may be surprised at how far you get.

There is a universal law at work and if you believe it or not, it doesn’t matter ‘cause it will still be at work. I suggest you jump on the train now.

Take some action now and sign up to our new online Producer’s course starting this September 20th!

-LFO Crew

1. Why have a casting call?
To get actors and actresses? NOPE…ok fine, it’s true, you do need it for that. But I like to use this process as a secret weapon for something else. I like to use casting calls for show. Yep, that’s right. The pre-show that starts before the show.

2. HUH? What the heck is this blog dude talking about?
Casting calls, if done properly, can also be used to help create buzz for your film. It’s another form or strategy for marketing.

3. Creating the moment!
One way to market your movie before you’ve even started production is getting your casting call in the news, which there are a few ways of doing. Another way, which you will want to be doing anyway, will be contacting talent agencies and telling them you have a casting call coming up. These agencies have their own means of marketing, aka calling for a cast! By advertising for your casting call, they can also be inadvertently advertising for your movie! Just make sure you’re set on your title for this method, it’s that basic thing that everyone will remember!

4. Why all this?
Well think about it, if you’re trying to raise funds at the moment, you’ve already proven to the investor that you’re serious about your film and his/her money will be in the good hands that will bring him/her ROI, which good marketing is the vehicle of. Plus, it’s hard to make your movie without the hopes of getting people interested in it to want to buy and watch it.

So, how do you properly use the casting call as a secret marketing campaign? Find out this and more by dropping your email to get your free filmmaking newsletter———>

“I turn students into real filmmakers. I’m Denny Morales of Learnfilmonline.com. You know how most filmmakers struggle finding out how to go about finding funding, crew, equipment, ideas, bringing the vision of their film to life and out to the world, etc.? Well I run an online educational school that answers ALL those questions for filmmakers. Our online courses teach more than the technical stuff, we feed the mind with the right foundation for Hollywood success and beyond. Is it ShowART or ShowBIZ?

-LFO Crew