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Independent filmmakers are definitely making waves these days! Maybe because huge film production companies are cutting costs due to the global economic crisis and unfortunately, it became harder to penetrate the film industry as a direct result. But, as you can see, artists are still artists no matter what, and there is no way the economic crisis will stop these filmmakers from creating masterpieces under weathered situations.

Independent filmmakers work under the harshest situations; they use their mobile phones as recording devices if a real video recording device is not available. These filmmakers use only their talent, skill and resourcefulness in the purest form! Of course, if there is one, persistent problem that can hinder these talented filmmakers from making the best film there is, it is almost always the budget.

If a filmmaker is working with a film production company, he is given a leash, just to make the film as great as can be. That includes everything the filmmaker wants—budget, advertisements, and all the coffee he needs to make it to the top. He won’t have to worry when, where, and how; it will be all about the movie and nothing else. But, what if it’s not the case?

As stated earlier, filmmakers are resourceful people that is why they are quick to learn about MySpace and how it can help them with their films and careers. MySpace helps them reach wider audience without shelling out big money and it also gets them in touch with fellow filmmakers for tips and alerts in the film industry. There are film groups and forums you can join whether to get tips or share your knowledge within the field. And, if you are lucky, maybe your MySpace exposure and networking efforts  will land you a big project by itself.

One would probably think that an A&R scout is someone who roams the streets at night then randomly selects a bar or lounge to hop in and watch out for potential bands and signee. This person is a musician’s first step to stardom, somewhat like a gatekeeper so he must have been experiencing knee-deep demo submissions by day and earache by afternoons. Well, if this is true then let’s cross our fingers for this person not to turn tone-deaf when our time to be heard has finally come!

Actually, those days were long gone. Let’s just say that modern times need modern techniques as well and in order for an A&R scout to lessen the time constraints on his part, he needs to find other convenient but effective ways of discovering his new star. It appears that, MySpace has given them that freedom and more. A&R scouts are now conveniently browsing through extensive talented members of MySpace; jumping from one rapper’s profile to another band’s. Just imagine how easy it would be for them to assess unsigned bands and musicians—all in one place and just a few clicks away from each other! No more CDs and demo tapes to clutter their place; no more late nights in open-mic nights. Easy enough for the A&R scouts but how about the artists?

As for the artists’ side, all you need is a good, eye-catching MySpace layout, a good number of play counts and a couple of friends/followers on the side. Join groups of your exact music genre and some other general music group promotions out there. You should also interact with your friends by dropping comments and lines once in a while. Of course, let’s not forget to post your music as well.

Do you want to know how effective MySpace is for your music career? Try browsing MySpace and you will find A&R scouts promoting themselves in there as well.