I tackle one of the most critical and often overlooked part of building a successful career in the film industry: Networking. If you think success comes with who you know, think again.
We start with identifying your passion because nothing is more attractive to clients than an enthusiastic editor
We work on confidence and develop small tactics that will help you build more of it
Next is a comprehensive resource analyses. Who do you know and can get to that is in your immediate circle already.
We run through a rolodex framework where we find and target cold leads and continuously move them towards becoming viable contacts
We go through the steps of gaining tractions through networking, at events as well as through longterm relationship building
About The Editor's Survival Guide to Networking
“Thank you so much for the Networking seminar—I found it super helpful. I’m kind of shy, but you really helped me feel a lot less anxious about the whole networking process, and your ideas on how to approach so many aspects of it were super practical, easily implementable and really brilliant. Thank you again. I really appreciate it. ”
Diana Panfill
“Sven delivers high quality seminars that are engaging, interactive and informative. I've done two so far and have walked away with some new insights from each one. I highly recommend his seminars!”
Keith S.
““The Editor’s Survival Guide to Networking” is much more than just a workshop on networking. It gives you the tools you need to set yourself on the path towards achieving your goals, you only have to put in the effort to assemble all the pieces together. The advice and guidence to navigate your way through the film industry is invaluable.”
Adriana Sabau
“"No one wants to be sold, but everyone wants to buy". That's what caught my attention. I'm no marketer and I don't like to be one. But you have to market yourself, right? Learning how to connect with people and find clients the right way without a forced sales pitch, has been freeing.”
Kyle Heilig
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25-minute Mini-course for aspiring filmmakers & editors who want to cut like pro-TV & feature film editors. 70% of great editing comes from applying this single editing technique.
This course is for aspiring editors who are serious about turning pro and making a living. You learn workflow, effective editing in Premiere Pro, audio design, motion graphics in After Effects, and how to get your first clients.
A 4-hour session with ACE Award-nominated editor Sven Pape: The 5 components every successful film & video editor should master PLUS A FREE SEAT to the next live webinar.
Transform the way you tell stories and make videos that connect. ACE-Award nominated editor Sven Pape from the YT Channel, "This Guy Edits," (480,000 subscribers) teaches you how to start and grow your channel.
A course for editors who seek to become supreme storytellers and valued collaborators. Go-To Editors are the ones on speed-dial of directors, producers, and clients. They get first-choice on projects and can set their rate.
The video footage, audio files and script pages provided in this course are for educational purposes only.
Footage & edited scenes MAY NOT be publicized, sold, put on your reel, or used as work sample. See Terms of Service
The course features real success stories from me and other participants, but you should not expect the same results. Building an editing career (and/or becoming a go-to editor) takes hard work, dedication, and significant time. There is no guarantee that you will be successful or make any amount of money.
