That's our motto over here at One Way or Another Productions. Some people know this, but others do not. Monica Trombley's wonderfully colorful and insightful blog Angry Redheaded Lawyer breaks down her rule #1. As an attorney (and our partner and legal administrator), she knows from experience how valuable a good reputation is. Speaking personally, if I were to charge for recommendations and referrals I give on a weekly basis, I could fund an "Indiewood" feature film. Rep is everything. Guard it with your life.
Here after the jump is an excerpt from Monica's latest rant.
This is Monica's "Rule Number 1." And our Rule Number 2 is, "Dont mess with Monica."
"Okay, kids. Rule #1 of the Entertainment business:
Never, I repeat NEVER, make someone an enemy unless it's absolutely necessary.
If the person has stolen from you, flaked out multiple times or done something else completely unprofessional, go right ahead.
Rule #2: It's not only your prerogative but your DUTY to tell everyone you know in the business about that person's crappy treatment of you.
Just like in other industries, we can & will tell people when you behave like a douchebag or do something so outside business norms that it deserves to be called out. It will affect your career. Remember, you don't know who is friends with who or who is someone else's relative, classmate, etc.
Go STARTING trouble & bad mouthing people, though & pretty soon you'll be branded as a liar/moron + petty instigator. Most of us call people out on that shit too; only an idiot wouldn't. "
Read her full rant HERE.
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