I didn't know what to expect at this one, as I have only ever been to a Fringe report, first Monday of the month meet up. It was structured slightly differently and in 2 halves. the first was all around in a circle, which grew and grew as more and more people turned up - some familiar faces, some not.
Greg spoke about the LFF vision for a couple of mins and then everyone introduced them selves and stated what it is they wanted to get out of coming to the meeting. Interestingly there were a lot of film types there, looking for work, crew, ides etc. Greg turns to me and says - it is OK for you to speak now... me... in a whisper, as the groups eyes were on me "ummm yeah... what about?" this was an unplanned speech.. ie i wasn't warned at all. Greg... in a whisper - "just about the importance of Fringe"... "oh righty ho..." and off I go, I have done this speech before, while talking at the many Brighton Fringe launches and events and for the Oxford Fringes premier launch.
I can hear myself talking and it sounds convincing, god only knows where the words are coming from... people seem to agree and like what i said so phew quite honestly! after that we all get a drink and mingle and talk, people want to talk to me about Hollywood, Henley and Brighton Fringes. Which is great and we all chat and chat till i can't no longer and i go....
Lovely evening for networking I recommend!
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