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Name:
Daniel Merrell
Age: 22
Current Profession: Student/Organic Grocer/Musician
Desired Profession: Composer
City/State of Residence: Eugene, OR
Andrew's Question:
What are some of the best ways to make connections or network? |
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Kareem Roustom: Syrian born Kareem Roustom is a Oud (Arabic
lute) player and an award-winning composer who has composed
and arranged music for film, television, the concert hall, and
album projects. Steeped in the musical traditions of the Arab
Near East and trained in Western music, Roustom is a much sought
after composer who has collaborated with artists ranging from
the Philadelphia Orchestra to Shakira. Roustom has several feature
films to his credit. He won the Best Musical Score Award for
his score for the documentary Encounter Point at the
2006 Bend International Film Festival. Roustom's concert music
has been performed in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Kareem's
Answer: Assuming you are interested in film music, here
are some thoughts that you might find helpful:
First of all, be ready. Know your craft inside and out, and
have a professional sounding CD, or, if possible, a DVD of your
work. For independent film, you can start looking for possible
projects by making the same rounds that actors do. Try your
state's official film office. Such offices list a number of
projects in various stages of production. Pre-production is
a great time to try and get in touch with the producer or director.
Check print and internet sources that list acting auditions.
If you can find a phone number, go ahead and call. If all you
have is an e-mail address, make sure your website is in great
shape and easy to navigate before sending an e-mail. When cold
calling, be prepared for rejection, but don't be discouraged;
the more you try, the better the odds. Local film schools are
also a great way to hone your skills and build your reel. By
working on student films, you can make, in many cases, long
lasting relationships. If Coldwater Canyon and the Hollywood
Hills are in your sights, I highly recommend trying such openings
as BMI's Pete Carpenter Fellowship, ASCAP's conducting and film
music workshops, The Sundance Film Music Lab, or the Turner
Classic Movies Young Film Composers Competition. Eventually,
you'll have to move to Los Angeles if that is the style of film
that you want to work on. If you are serious about this path,
you should plan on a commitment of, at the very least, 10 years.
Nothing worth doing is easy, so be sure, really sure, that this
is truly where your passion resides.
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