Why Entertainment Deals Are Forged Over Coffee, Not Contracts
Apr 24, 2025
If you’ve worked in entertainment long enough, you know this truth: the real deals rarely happen in boardrooms. They’re born at coffee carts, hallway run-ins, and those “five-minute chats” that change everything.
In a business where relationships drive decisions, access matters—and genuine connection beats cold outreach every time.
So what’s the playbook for getting in the room?
Show up where your people gather—conferences, screenings, industry mixers.
Focus on shared curiosity, not sales pitches.
Know how to listen better than you talk.
Great projects don’t just need funding or distribution—they need champions. And champions are people who trust you.
The best entertainment summits don’t just offer panels—they offer proximity. And sometimes, that’s everything.