How the Hell to Sell and Film

WE are making great HEADWAY! I am slowly getting into a genuine understanding of what must be done to start seeing our films distributed and seen by as many people as possible. YAY! I don't mind research and paper work, biz planning stuff, but when you have no sight of the end to the tunnel it is so frustrating. To just have a clear plan of action finally... YAY!
We have one film in Post and one in Pre.... IF PEOPLE WOULD VOTE! By the way go to our home page and vote on which film you want us to shoot next.
http://www.DownPoorPictures.com/
We are slowly researching and connecting. Discovering that it is best to first start by reaching out to any one who knows, and can guide you. This is my new advice to film makers. DO NOT start applying to festivals or calling the distributors up cold. Reach out and research first "those who know". People from the industry that you can connect with and get the guidance to know what to say on the those first calls, emails, letters, pitch, whatever.... You may only get one chance, don't blow it by just being ignorant of simple small protocols.
Jack