I think my main problem is that I’ve been going after small potatoes. In other words, the internships and post PA jobs I’ve had up until this point have been for independent directors, small vfx houses, and places that just don’t get a lot of traffic or jobs.
In order to meet the types of people you’ve mentioned- ad agencies, production houses, and people in HR – how do you suggest I do that? By just going to LA411 and making cold calls? Mailing out my resume and reel whether I know or not if they are hiring? Forgive me, I am just horrible at networking and really need people to spell it out.