Advice on freelancing

[Mark Kuczewski]

Hey guys i thought i would do a quick post about freelance, I have just recentally started freelancing after a year of working for a company.
I am shooting on a Red and 5D and my full kit list can be seen on my website www.markkuczewski.com
http://www.markkuczewski.comhttp://www.markkuczewski.com
I was just wondering if anybody had any tips or new of any websites to join to promote yourself. I know that alot of work is through word of mouth and its about building up your network of people.

I am based in the UK and can travel around to pretty much anywhere in the country with enough notice.

What type of things are people generally doing to find work?

I am trying all the usual sites
Mandy
Film Crew Pro
Linked In

I have tried emailing out companies, my old lecturer from university used to say you would have a 10% sucsess rate with replies. I think that seems to be about right.
So really i am looking for any advice, even on things like my showreel or website and what people would suggest.

Cheers

Mark

 

[Michael Romano]

Hang around rental houses, go to talks and participate in user groups. Do your own projects as much as you can. Always act humble, you never know who the next job comes from!