Hi James-
Best of luck to you- the DVX100 is a great tool. Just practice a ton and watch a lot of movies and above all have something interesting to say. These books might help a bit too:
“The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide” by Chris Gore, 3rd Edition.
A good introduction to many of the festivals out there, with some background data on the majors.
“From Reel to Deal” by Dov S-S Simens.
Bare-knuckle look at every step of making and selling a low budget indie from the the creator of the two-day film school.
“The Complete Independent Movie Marketing Handbook” by Mark Steven Bosko.
An insider’s guide to the many different ways to turn a profit from your movie.
“Hollywood Creative Directory”
Comprehensive industry standard book listing every soul in Hollywood you might want to network with.
-Noah