Chris Diani: Director, producer and screenwriter in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

Hi Cynthia, This looks amazing! Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing the trailer with me. Do you have a DVD release planned? I was able to save the movie to my Netflix queue, but couldn't find it on Amazon. Hope your 2013 is going well so far. Cheers, Chris

We are thinking about different ways to release it. We made it a few years ago when all of platforms for releasing films, DVDs, etc. began changing and we ran out of money! We won a few festival awards, but still considering a wider release of some kind. Will keep you posted. Best, Cindy

Just so we're clear: nowhere in this thread have I advocated a wholesale rejection of all connection requests. A deliberate approach to networking is still a valid form of networking. I do love hearing about how other people connect, even if their networking style is completely different from my own approach. Like I've said before: do what works for you. One thing no one has really touched upon yet is the difference between a network and an audience. Kriss mentioned connecting with people who want to know what he's up to; I prefer to use Facebook and Twitter for that purpose, leaving LinkedIn and Stage 32 for professional connections and potential collaborators. That's not to say someone can't be both a professional connection and a member of your audience (in fact, I'm planning on working with a young filmmaker I met via a fan letter she wrote after watching my first feature), but the larger your network gets, the harder it can be to discern who is who. Tom, I'm a bit of a moving target right now, but beer will definitely be on me if we ever do meet. I'm currently developing a screwball rom-com set at a furry convention titled "Let's Pretend We're Bunny Rabbits." What are you working on?

I have network connections with people in my own city and state, but keeping my network that tight would be choking the life out of anything bigger I want to accomplish. Keeping a close circle of friends is one thing, but when you're trying to build a career in the entertainment business, it's about numbers because those number can produce contacts for you that some of your best friends could never get. For example, I live in Louisiana, yet I am closely working with producers in Missouri and Michigan who were able to use their connections in their networks to secure two well known sci-fi actors and a well known sci-fi director for my next movie. These 3 guys have lots of pull in the Roddenberry circle of actors and producers, among other groups. No body I know personally in Louisiana could have done that. In this business, you're going to work with people from all over the world at some point... some of whom you may never meet face to face.

I try to reach out across the vast pond from Asia. so I try to connect with lots of people through social media as I am not often able to network at many usa film fests

Hi Veronica, thanks so much for reaching out. I'll definitely check out "Whispers of Life" when it's released. Looking forward to seeing more from you, too!

That would be fantastic Chris. I do look forward to following your projects too!

Hey Chris, No Problem. Glad you like the look of Fillim.com. Do you have films you hold the rights to? We would love to see them up on Fillim.com Let me know if you have any questions... Cheers Dan

Nothing to offer at this time (my first feature is about to go "out of print" for music rights reasons), but I'll definitely keep you in mind when my new feature is completed. Best wishes, Chris

Thanks Chris, Looking forward to seeing the new feature... Cheers Dan

Yay! Glad you got a laugh out of it. :-)

You bet! Nice to meet you as well. :-)

No Problem listen do you live in Seattle because when I get an email saying you accepted my friend request that you are from here but when I go to your profile it says Hyannis, Massachusetts. Im directing a short film 9-10 minutes and was wondering if you would like to produce?

Unfortunately, I'm on Cape Cod through this fall and not taking on any new projects at this time. Good luck with the short!

I understand

You are most welcome fellow Seattlite.... how's your week been thus far? I hope all is well

So far, so good. I'm on Cape Cod for the summer; take care of Seattle while I'm gone. ;-)

You bet, Karen. Good luck back at you!