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May, 2012

• This is why you need a business plan.. Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Hi , A lot of people don't understand the importance of a compelling business plan and how it helps to deliver the information an investor needs to make a reasoned judgement. A business plan is REQUIRED for indie filmmakers and content creators who want to raise money from private investors. In financing a film, web series or other media project, potential investors want to know that there is a strong producing team in place. They also want to feel confident that the […]
• Is your career worth a $50 investment? Sent Friday, May 11, 2012 I wanted to alert you to this NEW, time-sensitive opportunity that's available to help you ... On average I receive an email or two a day from filmmakers, writers, directors, actors and others, asking if I have any ongoing, results-oriented programs that will given them the opportunity to pick my brain on a regular basis and get more information, tools, hand-holding, inspiration and accountability. Unfortunately, I've always had to tell them that I don't. I just haven't had the […]
• "My production company".. blah blah blah! Sent Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Do you own a production company? If the answer is yes, let me ask you, what does that really mean? Here's the problem I have with folks throwing around my production company yada yada yada like its some rite of passage. A production company is nothing more than a piece of paper. Albeit, an expensive piece of paper if its an LLC and you're paying state tax fees ($800/year in California). Nowadays, EVERYBODY talks about their production company, but the real focus should be on […]

April, 2012

• If you want success in Hollywood, you have to get out of the house! Sent Friday, April 27, 2012 I was talking to a writer client yesterday and he was telling me about all the scripts he had ready to go. The problem was, he had no one to go to because he had spent the better part of the last few years in solitude, at home. He hadn't invested any time into relationship-building and so he he was, a dozen or so scripts, and no relationships that could aide him in pitching the scripts. He's not alone. I'm amazed at how many people focus on everything but building […]
• UGH...my email has been down for 2 days if you've been trying to reach me.. Sent Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Hello everyone, I just found out that if anyone sent me an email in the past 2 days, it bounced back and I didn't receive it. So, if you reached out to me via email this week, please resend the email. Thank you! Regards, Tanya Kersey tanya@tanyakersey.com Film Consultant and Hollywood Career Strategist Founder/Exec. Dir., Hollywood Black Film Festival
• Are you moving too quickly? Sent Wednesday, April 25, 2012 I want to share this thought with you ... I just got off a call with a client who said he was going to buy a Sony camera so he could shoot a short film. Wait a minute!, I told him. This person is brand new to the business and hasn't even written the script, yet he's going to buy a $10,000 camera? This is the perfect example of putting the cart before the horse. Not only is buying a camera for this short premature, but this person had not even investigated renting a camera […]
• Is the lack of money holding you back from the career you want? Sent Wednesday, April 18, 2012 What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? Is it money? If so, then you MUST read this email ... If money is holding you back from doing the things you need to do to take your career to the next level, it's time you stepped up and faced this head on. Now I know all too well the consequences that lack of money can have on a career in Hollywood, especially if you're just getting in the game. But get this ... money is really just a medium of exchange -- and […]
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• ACT FAST and get a FREE Career Strategy Session.. first-come, first-served Sent Monday, April 9, 2012 Dear , If you would like to get your career on track this year and if you'd like to get personalized, expert, career-building advice from me, then you're in luck! For the next week I'm offering a few special ZERO COST, 'Career Breakthrough' planning and goal setting strategy sessions for a limited number of filmmakers, writers, directors, producers and actors. Here's the scoop... *** Career Breakthrough Planning and Goals Setting Session *** You can get a FREE small […]
• Focus on what is in your control! Sent Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Hi , There are many things that can leave you feeling powerless, or at the mercy of the powers that be in Hollywood. A lot is out of your control. Selling your script is not up to you. Getting an agent is not up to you. Securing financing for your film is not up to you. Booking the part is out of your control. To help you feel empowered about where your career is headed, begin to think about your actions in terms of strategy. If selling your script, getting an agent, […]

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