Pegah Ahangarani at the Film Festival in Paris.

Connecting And Networking.

The success of any filmmaker or company is predicated on their ability to effectively connect and network with other players in the industry. Nobody grows in isolation. The film industry is built on networks. These connections are built around several activities. Meet and greet parties and get-togethers are rife at festivals. People get to talk over dinner, or drinks. It is not unusual to establish business connections and even make deals over a game of poker. These mature games are among the go-to means of relaxation at major gatherings like film festivals.