The Networking Group

ABOUT THE GROUP

Networking for Career Filmmakers is a Film/TV networking group that Jessica created for career filmmakers across the world.

Its primary goal is to provide a platform for global filmmakers/storytellers so that they can work and interact with one another. Members can share film/tv related events, collaborate on projects with other members, and help develop projects at various stages. In short, this isn't for the hobbyist.

It's a place to learn, grow and support each other worldwide.

Moderators include:

Darlene Dalmaceda

Director, Writer, Actress

Based in Las Vegas, NV

Darshell Sanderfer

Writer, Actor, Singer

Based in Pensacola, FL

EVENT RECORDINGS

event recordings

The following videos are from events curated by Jessica for the members of Networking for Career Filmmakers. Some events were part of a collaboration with other groups, festivals, or online platforms that are linked below. Unfortunately, some events, like NFCF's Networking Hour or a select few tutorials, are NOT recorded for privacy reasons. Still, various events include webinars, table reads, Q&A's, and even informationals with industry professionals. Feel free to look through Jessica's event log!

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CONVOS WITH PROS: ABOVE THE LINE

Our latest CONVOS WITH THE PROS: ABOVE THE LINE is coming to you. You can hear from kick-ass creatives Kemiyondo Coutinho (IG: @kemi_yondo), Rashaan Dozier-Escalante, Triana Garcia Simon (IG: @trianagarcias), Dionna McMillian (IG: @dionnafilm) & Esi Yamoah (IG: @esi.yamoah) talking the ups & downs of producing, writing, directing & more! Moderated by Jessica Matat (IG: @jessicamatat), admin of Networking for Career Filmmakers

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CONVOS WITH PROS: WONDWOSSEN DIKRAN

Our latest CONVOS WITH PROS featuring Wondwossen Dikran. Wondwossen is the new VP of Development & Production at Falkon Content. In this conversation with our presenting partner, Jessica Matat, of Networking for Career FIlmmakers, Wondwossen shares his insights on working in the industry including the importance of hard work.

ZOOM Q&A W/ Emmy-Winner and Director of Production @ Fox Sports Films, Carl Hansen

It was an absolute honor to interview Emmy-Winner and Director of Production @ Fox Sports Films, Carl Hansen (@fhansen1 on Insta) last Saturday! This wouldn't have happened without the help of @Just A Minute Festival (@justaminute.tv on Insta) so thank you to the founder, Don Daniel, for letting our group be a part of this event. Also, be sure to thank Carl Hansen for staying an extra hour to get through everyone's questions. In this Q&A, F. Carl Hansen breaks down his early career, educates everyone on what it's like to work with differently-abled people on set, and gives us insight into the festival circuit + his job @ Fox Sports Films. To the 25 members who joined, we appreciate every single one of you!

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Working Actor Forum - presented by Greater Film Festival & Networking for Career Filmmakers

GREATER FILM FESTIVAL and NETWORKING FOR CAREER FILMMAKERS presents an AMAZING lineup of actors for our WORKING ACTOR FORUM. We have series regulars, TV guest stars, performers in some of your favorite studio & indie films. And they are ready to talk the craft, the business & the new world in this COVID era this THURSDAY! Moderated by chandra thomas & featuring the FABULOUS talents:: Behzad Dabu, Laura Patalano, Nanrisa Lee, Dionne Audain, and Devere Rogers. Don't forget to drop your questions in the chat to join the discussion!

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CONVOS WITH PROS: WEI CHEN

Greater Film Festival and Networking for Career Filmmakers presents Convos with Pros featuring Wei Chen. Watch this *exclusive* chat with Wei Chen, Program Manager at Rideback Ranch, as he shares his perspective on growing in the entertainment industry, managing self-care, and so much more.

COLLABORATIONS

PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABS

PARTNERSHIPS

NFCF started a partnership with Seed&Spark, a crowdfunding platform that is offering members of our group 1:1 mentoring with their crowdfunding specialists for free as a first time deal. Access your FREE consultation here!

COLLABS

Jessica couldn't have done some of these events without the lovely filmmakers who collaborated with her, so click on any of these logos to learn more about these groups. Don Daniel is the founder of the Just A Minute Festival, an online film festival that celebrates one-minute films. Chandra Thomas and Aden Yaregal are the founders of Greater Film Fest (GFF), a group whose mission is to amplify stories for the greater good. Daniele Truocchio is the founder of The Virtual Networking Tank (TVNT), a revolutionary online platform for 1:1 virtual networking events. Click their names to learn more about each of them!