I wasn't even planning on attending the Berlinale - happened to be in Berlin for another reason. In fact, I was so far off on my own track I wasn't even aware that the Berlinale was happening just at that very same time! Serendipity. Found out by accident and things began to roll.This past weekend I've ended up enjoying receptions and parties, ran into director and writer friends of mine, met with producers, distributors and actors and had an all around amazing time. An old project suddenly began to bubble up. An agent friend of mine spotted me and called out loud, the moment he saw me, "Daniel! I just pitched you yesterday!"
I've said it before I'll say it again - and again - network! Don't be the schlump I've been this past while. Mind you, I have been writing, but still - there are always moments. Times when we need to stop writing, get some fresh air - network! The moment you do, things happen. Sometimes not right away, as with the aforementioned old project. But networking started it and networking brought it back to the surface. Get out there, meet people, things - will - happen.
Screenwriting Principle #7 rocks (as do the others, of course, like that particular favorite of mine, #2 :-) ... click here for more on the Screenwriting Principles.
