MAMPAP. No, it’s not some type of gynecological exam. It’s an acronym a very smart person taught me once which stands for: Meet As Many People As Possible. Close friends will tell you I am not the most extroverted individual. (Strange but true!) So when I come to events like the Sedona International Film Festival I have to motivate my MAMPAP mindset. The MAMPAP mindset can be rather draining but I’ve learned it can be so beneficial! Perhaps it can be chocked up to the amiable attitudes of the Sedonans, but I have met quite a few successful individuals in “the industry” here who are also down-to-earth and friendly: production- and post-production accountants, producers, directors, consultants, distributors, actors (some quite well-known) and jacks-of-all-trades. Some tips I’ve noticed that make the MAMPAP strategy more effective include:
- Remember names. My grandfather taught me that the sweetest name a person knows is her/his own name.
- Show interest. Showing knowledgeable interest in a person’s product can do wonders.
- Be true to your word. If you plan to meet/call/contact them, do so!
The first Fate Scores screening happens in just a few hours and I’ll be revving up my MAMPAP mindset again. Who knows what influential individual may be there? (In case you’re in Sedona, look for me at the Harkins Sedona 6!)
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