I’m an aspiring screenwriter and there’s currently a film festival going on in my city until the 14th. Although this is my very first film festival, attending events and spaces like isn’t that new to me. I’m an ex model and I use to try to get into various fashion shows/events during NYFW, so the tv/film and fashion are both very similar lol. Both industries are super cutthroat and it’s all about who you know and how much clout you got. Although I am an ambivert and I come across as a very open minded sociable person, trying to network and connect with people who are a bit more established, who got hella clout, and who got power is so intimidating and scary..... and it feels like you’re being an burden to them, because they may not want to be bothered by you or they may find you annoying? Most of these people in those particular industries are uptight and got these ‘Simon Powell ass personalities’, which makes me feel not so confident and anxious to approach them. Whether it’s irl at events or on via the Internet like LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram, it be so hard 😫😫😫😫 I do try though and in all honestly, people in tv/film are a bit more nicer and willing to talk to me or accept my requests/follow me back than folks in the fashion world. The worst these influential people can say and do is to say no and be rude lol and that’s cool too. No one isn’t obligated to talk to you or put you on. 

But yeah, how do y’all network while having BPD and anxiety? Regardless of any industry that y’all are in or that y’all trying to get into, what is your tips?