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Re: Interview access and etiquette
by Harry Pallenberg on Jun 18, 2008 at 6:59:40 pm

I would say contact their 'people', but also try to get directly to them. A of of the time the PR people are there to keep people like you away from 'big name'. Go through a friend of a friend, or maybe you already have a 'big name' on your side you knows someone who knows the person... somehow... are they on a commission, board, animal rights group... try to come at them from a non-Hollywood side.

I find phone calls are better than letters. Get them on the phone, let them (or PR person) hear your passion - sure you can follow up with a link to a reel or a website about your project - but that 1st call can be make or break.

A long time ago I carried copies of press kit for a doc I was doing and basically stalked Buck Henry - then I finally got him in a parking lot - begged for 60 seconds of time.... gave my pitch, handed him the info - and he said yes.

Thanks,
Harry

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