In this episode of Act Bold, I had a fantastic chat with Abby Tozer. She's an incredibly talented actress, producer, and filmmaker. While Abby definitely has a lot going on, what interested me most was how she leveraged a seat at one of the biggest film markets in the world, AFM (American Film Market) to parlay that into multiple options for her various film and tv projects. If you are an actor who also has their hand in production (and if you're not, you should) then this episode is going to blow your mind. Abby opened up about her experiences at the AFM, where she's been twice. She shared some really useful networking tips, how to introduce yourself in the industry, and the importance of always being prepared. Plus, she talked about how she goes about finding the perfect producing partner, the goals they set, the hurdles they've faced, and their exciting plans for future feature films. We also got into the nitty-gritty of creating a great pitch, took a peek into the film market scene, and had a heartfelt conversation about the ups and downs of life as a producer and actress. It was such an enlightening and fun discussion – you're going to love it! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation 00:19 Understanding the American Film Market 00:56 First Experience at AFM 01:46 Roles in Film Production 03:55 First AFM Experience: Lessons and Takeaways 04:34 Preparation for the Second AFM 07:16 Navigating the AFM: Tips and Strategies 08:36 Networking and Building Connections at AFM 10:00 Understanding the Business Side of Filmmaking 12:46 Preparation and Research for AFM 15:46 Experiences and Insights from AFM 19:07 Strategies for Success at AFM 25:04 Advice for First-Time AFM Attendees 28:54 Future Plans for AFM 30:35 The Importance of Networking in Film Projects 31:14 Understanding the Dynamics of the American Film Market 31:47 The Art of Pitching and Selling Your Film 32:50 The Role of an Actor in the Film Industry 34:25 The Challenges of Being an Actor and Producer 34:34 The Strategy of Pitching a Film as an Actor 35:14 The Importance of Being a Producer in Film Making 38:01 The Role of a Filmmaker in the Film Industry 40:44 The Importance of Relationships in the Film Industry 44:23 The Art of Fundraising in Film Production 50:18 Finding the Perfect Production Partner 57:48 The Journey of Producing a Feature Film 59:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ ➡️ Want to see how I could help you? Let's have a conversation. https://calendly.com/act_bold/interview ➡️ Make sure to sign up for the newsletter for extra tips, exclusive invites to casting director workshops, discount codes with photographers, and more. https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/355856/85701868129354757/share ➡️ Discover your most authentic and compelling brand with this Free Workbook on Branding for Actors: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/355856/93857829825283740/share ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Recommended Videos: ➡️ Get Better Auditions & Roles: Branding for Actors https://youtu.be/soDZyNpftkI ➡️ Actions that Book Jobs - What Working Actors Do That You Should Do, Too https://youtu.be/PvDRnfDR8HM ➡️ Self Sabotage & The Actor: How to Change Limiting Beliefs https://youtu.be/Qzk4lbok-JM ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ BTW, I use Riverside to record all of my interviews and can't recommend it highly enough. It delivers much better audio and video in separate, editable video and audio files. Try it for free: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=actbold ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Find Anne: https://www.instagram.com/annealexandersieder/ https://www.instagram.com/act_bold/Find Abby:https://www.abbytozer.com/https://www.instagram.com/abbyktozerhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm11191085/Abby's Production company links:https://a2centertainment.com/https://www.instagram.com/a2c_entertainmenthttps://www.imdb.com/search/title/?companies=co0992709
