After a long time as CD/writer (pretty good on the awards, brands, etc...) I’m attempting a Madonna-like reinvention as a director. The reel is good (I’m told) if a shade narrow; heavy on (cont)...

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....live action (love the performance part) with big VFX. I’ve got a rep, production companies are friendly (but don’t see me as roster material as yet), I’m a good script-enhancer, and love to add value at every step. Any thought about ways to get boards to pitch would be hugely appreciated—favors ALWAYS returned,

Where are you based? Smaller market companies might be good to get some boards. Think Cincinnati/ Charlotte /Pittsbirgh/ Dallas. Nashville. The companies there are looking for a director that can help them win agency biz over competitors. When I was with a prod co in one of those markets a new director was a good way to get meetings and gain interest. Good luck! Would love to see the reel

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