Live Chat Host for Xion Entertainment
Below is the transcript of my conversation as Special Guest Host for Xion Pictures’ bi-monthly Twitter chat #Filmindu.
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July 19, 2012 7:02 p.m.
@xionpictures: Hey everyone! Welcome to our #filmindu chat with the beautiful & hard working actress @marissamutascio
@marissamutascio: @xionpictures #filmindu thanks for that lovely introduction!
July 19, 2012 7:04 p.m.
@xionpictures: @marissamutascio You’re welcome. Thank you for joining us tonight#filmindu
@dcpickett: #FilmIndu is underway! Co-Hosting is @Marissamutascio! Make sure to join in
July 19, 2012 7:05 p.m.
@xionpictures: Let’s get started #filmindu
@xionpictures: Q1: How is social media helping actors land more roles? #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:07 p.m.
@marissamutascio: @xionpictures So how shall we best handle tonight’s discussion? I’d love to answer any ?s you might have abt me or my experiences#filmindu
@xionpictures: @marissamutascio Great because we have a ton of questions ; )#filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:09 p.m.
@marissamutascio: A1: Social media’s impact is profound. Not only can actors connect w/ CDs but also with the filmmakers & writers themselves #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:10 p.m.
@dcpickett: A1: Social media has now become a hub of networking opportunities for actors. In an industry where it’s who you know not… #filmindu
@dcpickett: A1: …what you know, connecting with the right professionals is critical. Being at the source of these virtual conversations… #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:11 p.m.
@marissamutascio: A1: cont’d…it’s a fab tool, esp Twitter..2 find & cement relationships that lead to work ad sometimes even custom crafted roles #filmindu
@dcpickett: A1: …equals more exposure for your craft. With the strength of social media, now all that stands between you… #filmindu
@dcpickett: A1: …and an industry leader may only be a couple of clicks away!#filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:12 p.m.
@dcpickett: A1: Because of this, actors and filmmakers alike have a grande opportunity to showcase their work like never before! #filmindu
@dcpickett: A1: A new challenge however is know how to cut through the “noise” that is created by everyone else also doing the same thing.#filmindu
@xionpictures: Q2: What are 3 ways actresses & actors should do to stand out online? #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:14 p.m.
@marissamutascio: You’re right @dcpickett. The trick, I think, lies in providing service while at the same time you are promoting yourself #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:15 p.m.
@marissamutascio: A1: By service, I mean something that is value added for your followers/friends. I choose inspirational content & film education#filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:17 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q2: 1st of all, I think #actors should keep in mind that their online persona is an extension of their marketing brand #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:18 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q2: And while its totally ok to have slightly different aspects of you on FB vs Twitter vs G+, #actors should try to speak in a… #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:20 p.m.
@xionpictures: @marissamutascio Agreed #filmindu
@dcpickett: @marissamutascio Yes def, perfecting one’s craft is key in conjunction with promoting yourself. #filmindu
@marissamutascio: Q2: …voice that is consistent overall with how they choose 2b perceived. #filmindu @bonniegillespie writes about this frequently#filmindu
@dcpickett: @marissamutascio Without helpful and useful talent/service, all the social media and promotion in the world will not help you #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:22 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q2: I also think its important to be consistent. The No. of ppl who see your posts changes by when & how frequently you post #filmindu
@xionpictures: Q3: What were some of the biggest obstacles you had to overcome in your acting career? #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:23 p.m.
@dcpickett: A2: Personal branding is probably the most important aspect of separating yourself from everyone else. #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:26 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q3 Being relatively new I think my biggest challenge has been making sure my training is inline w/the amazing resources I’ve found#filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:28 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q3: Starting the #nyactorstweetup has giving me a great advantage in learning who the power players & go-to &dependable ppl are!#filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:32 p.m.
@xionpictures: Q4: What are your future goals for your acting career and your social media groups? #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:34 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q4: I am stepping into self-producing to create work for myself & my friends. I started http://TheArmyof7.com to do just that. #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:37 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q4: I have a theory that more than ever, #actors need to self-produce. Inspiring & educating others as I myself am learning.#filmindu
@xionpictures: The Army of 7 is a great initiative. Find out more about it http://TheArmyof7.com #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:38 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q4: That’s the purpose of my networking group as well as the project I’m developing @TheArmyof7 #filmindu. PS. Its also part of my brand 
July 19, 2012 7:39 p.m.
@LaLicenciada @marissamutascio absolutely! create opportunities. #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:40 p.m.
@LaLicenciada: YES! “@dcpickett: A1: actors and filmmakers alike have a grande opportunity to showcase their work like never before! #filmindu”
July 19, 2012 7:41 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Yes! @lalicenciada but also build partnerships. If you trust the ppl & their level of work you are helping your future self too #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:42 p.m.
@LaLicenciada: @marissamutascio i totally agree! #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:44 p.m.
@xionpictures: Q5: What tips would you give to aspiring actresses going to their first audition? #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:46 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q5: Know your lines!!! Know the place where your char is coming from. Then, when you’re off book, you’re free 2 REACT 2 the reader#filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:47 p.m.
@dcpickett: @marissamutascio @rahsaanfenn It’s like I always say, if you want something done, you have to do it yourself #filmindu
@marissamutascio: Q5: Its in that place of freedom from the text that the fun magic happens! #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:48 p.m.
@dcpickett: @marissamutascio I once held auditions for our television series and one of the actresses did not know her lines to my script! #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:50 p.m.
@marissamutascio: @dcpickett Yikes. To flub the writer’s text in front of the writer = painful for everyone. If its a cold read, that’s different #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:51 p.m.
@xionpictures: We’re going to switch it up and talk about @marissamutascio‘s latest projects. #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:53 p.m.
@xionpictures: Q6: What inspired you to start @theArmyof7 and@NYActorsTweetUp? #filmindu
@marissamutascio: As I mentioned, I am working hard to bring http://TheArmyof7.com to life. First, I launched a screenwriting contest w/ a twist. #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:55 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q6: @RealHughJackman was my inspiration for @TheArmyOf7actually! Saw him in Back on Broadway in Dec where he joked…#filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:56 p.m.
@RahsaanFenn: @dcpickett @marissamutascio Exactly! That way you *know* it will get done. It is out of the hands of chance and wishing. #filmindu
@marissamutascio: Q6: that he cousl make $14M a picture but no one would pay to put him on Broadway 2 sing & dance @realHughJackman #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:57 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q6: I was so struck by the universal nature of the problem. We all want to do our own passion projects, so why not do them! #filmindu
July 19, 2012 7:58 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q6: With the advent of crowd-funding & non-traditional distribution models we are empowered to do so much than was previously poss#filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:01 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q6: Which brings me back to the importance of collaborating. And if you’re researching & connecting, training & networking… #filmindu
@xionpictures: Q7: What are the benefits of joining @NYActorsTweetUp? #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:02 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q6: Basically, proactively putting yourself out there. There’s no reason you can’t succeed #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:03 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q7: @nyactorstweetup, for me, is a place to meet potential collaborators, find resources you might not have know about & it’s fun! #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:06 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q7: A few of the members have gone 1-step further & collaborated to form their own successful prod companies! That’s a major win! #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:08 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q7: 1 thing I actively try to do is invite non-actors to @nyactorstweetup. I love it when I can connect crew, directors, writers #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:10 p.m.
@xionpictures: Q8: Describe the preparation that went into your first event, #TheBigVisionAwards and your plans for the next one? #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:11 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q7: Again, I see everything from the POV that I’m building long-term relationships. What I do now is the foundation for a career #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:14 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q8: I’ve been hosting @nyactorstweetup events 2+ yrs. @BV_EW‘s #BigVision awards was the 1st time we partnered as a media sponsor #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:16 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q8: I can’t say enough good thing about @BV_EW. They’re doing for filmmakers what we do for actors on a larger scale #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:18 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q8: It natively makes sense to partner our 2 groups & I saw #BigVision awards as the 1st in road to do that. And it was a blast! #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:21 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q8: I am always looking for new ways to expand the @nyactorstweetup, to reach a broader base, provide more resources, etc #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:23 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Q8: I have already approached @ifpfilm about potentially collaborating w/ @nyactorstweetup. Fingers crossed for new collabs soon #filmindu
@K_ntheMOment: Loving the knowledge @marissamutascio is dropping right now #filmindu
@xionpictures: Thank you @marissamutascio for being a great host tonight. #filmindu
July 19, 2012 8:24 p.m.
@marissamutascio: Thank you so much for having me @xionpictures! And pls add your email to http://TheArmyf7.com mailing to stay in the loop. Cheers #filmindu
