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That’s what I have been preaching for so long. Your network does NOT come from some nameless people in Hollywood that you hope to contact or meet one day. Your network will consist of those in your own film school with whom you have worked. Work on as many films as possible, doing a variety of jobs. Two things will come from that: First, by working on a variety of jobs, you may find one that you especially like that you might not have thought of before (casting? visual effects? production design?). Second, one or two or many more of your fellow students will become successful in the industry. And if they know you and you have done a good job on their student films, then guess what? You have a network.</p>