Fortunately, as a student, I haven’t had any projects turned down yet--since all the ones I’ve done have been for me ;) But I am sure the day will come when not everything will go so smoothly. What steps do you follow when your project has been put out to dry?

If it’s a good project, keep pushing...always have more than one project in the works at any given point in time.  Grow a tough skin.

You will get turned down more than you will succeed, but realize you only have to find one person to say “Yes!” One producer.  Think of every “no” as one more person out of your way...one more person off of your list.  Think of it as a business decison by the person turning you down...not a personal decision.  Rejection hurts, but don’t let it be a reason to quit trying.  Most people quit.  Like any salesperson you will get used to the rejection and it will motivate you to keep going.  Many people may like your writing/filmmaking and will ask you what else you have so always have several different genres ready to pitch.  “No” means you haven’t given them a reason to say “yes.” Give them a reason.

Actually I don’t. I notice what I’ve done good and move on to the next project.

Being an actress and a filmmaker my entire life, I have learned that not everyone is going to like my work.  However, if I base the value or the quality of my work upon what other people think or what they want, I will never be happy because i am not fulfilling myself as an artists and i am failing to follow my own calling.  A million different people will have a million different opinions about a piece of work that i create.  I have learned to listen to constructive criticism and take it in stide.  However, when it comes down to it, I must remain true to myself otherwise i will fail to be content with myself as an artist.
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