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The Professional Filmmaker™ is a service and resource based business dedicated to closing the disproportionate gap of professional success achieved by underserved and underrepresented filmmakers, one profitable film & career at a time.
your new career accelerator, coach, & friend, and founder of TPF.
Hi, I'm Tamara S. Hall
It's really hard to "know" this business until you've worked in it. And in the 10+ years that I have, here's what I've discovered:​
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You can land meetings with top-level execs... without an agent.
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You can create an attractive film campaign that mirrors that of a successful business... without a PR rep.
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You can reel in key investors for your film... once you've mastered the art of sales & marketing.
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You can create a profitable film despite the fluctuations of this business... once you understand how to properly study and time the market. ​
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And, it's because of my proximity to the key players and inner workings of this business that I've been able to master the necessary business skills required to pull this off successfully not just with my first ever film, but for all of them.
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People will tell you that you can't predict the future. That art is too subjective to create a reliable system for success.
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I'm here to prove to you that they are wrong.
Before becoming a profitable indie filmmaker, I was a professional in TV Marketing for 10 years, working at companies like HBO, NBCUniversal, and Paramount. In addition to that, I graduated with degrees in Journalism and English, and simultaneously trained to be an actor while mastering the business.
Using the professional skills I perfected to secure my jobs & meetings (and there were MANY), I was able to accelerate my film career, secure multiple deals without an agent, and get every major film I produced on television (and my last one was secured before it was produced).
But there's more.
I didn't just get deals. I was the #1 pick or winner for them, a title I had long carried since college. I know how to WIN. And now decision-makers & opportunities come to ME.
But it didn't start there.
This journey is HARD. BUT if there's "one" thing I do know:​
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When I was sleeping on floors in NYC to land my "dream" job...
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When I was raising thousands of dollars to make my films...
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When I was hiding the world from my child (script) and not my child from the world...
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​People were there pushing me, encouraging me, and helping to provide me with access & resources along the way.
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And now, I want to help you by doing the same.
And so the journey continued
Champions don’t focus on one win but rather a sustainable system that can create multiple wins over the long run. I think it's safe to say that i'm a champion. - Tamara
I have a 100 percent success rate. Here's why:
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I stopped waiting for permission
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I've turned failures into strategic pivots
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I've created my own curriculum
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I regularly study and enhance my craft
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I surround myself with other experts and am inquisitive
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I take action
I'VE WORKED WITH:
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Imagine creating your art without the struggle.
Opening a door because you've built it.
Predicting the future because you've created it.
Getting success because you've worked for it.
Investing in your career and equipping the right team makes all the difference.
Tamara helped me tremendously.
She even structured my resume in a way that highlighted the projects I worked on, the solutions I was able to create, and the results of those projects. Tamara took time out of her schedule on numerous occasions to get to know me and my future career plans. She takes time with her craft, which I greatly appreciate. She has given me a great foundation as I look to enhance my career. Thank you!
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~ MATT S. DUNCAN, Account Director
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I will forever be grateful for the opportunities she helped me unlock.
Tamara's impact goes beyond her creative prowess; she's a true champion of women in the industry. I've been deeply inspired by her unwavering support and encouragement of her peers. Seeing her strength and power has motivated me to step up as a woman in this business and stand tall. Her leadership style is nothing short of inspiring.
Thanks to her remarkable skills and the glowing recommendation letter she wrote for me, I was accepted into an internship at the prestigious Juilliard School in NYC. Tamara's support and endorsement played a pivotal role in this achievement. I will forever be grateful for the opportunities she helped me unlock.
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~ EVILISE QUIJANO, Filmmaker | SFX Artist
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It has been an honor to learn from her and work with her.
Tamara is a powerhouse! I had the pleasure of working with her during my Junior & Senior year of college. Tamara supported me during the making of my senior thesis project, has connected me with other filmmakers in the industry and has always been willing to hop on the phone when I needed career advice or to gain feedback on personal projects. It has been five years of knowing her and I cannot thank her enough for all the help she has provided. It has been an honor to learn from her and work with her.
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~ ANTREISE LACEY, Filmmaker | Media Professional
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She has a keen eye for talent, and is able to provide clear and concise feedback that is both helpful and constructive.
Tamara has been providing me with advice and coaching as I navigate the entertainment industry, and she has been phenomenal. She has a keen eye for talent, and she is able to provide clear and concise feedback that is both helpful and constructive. Tamara is also a great listener, and she is always willing to go the extra mile to help her clients succeed.
In addition to her business acumen, Tamara is also a wonderful friend. She is always there to offer support and encouragement, and she is always willing to lend a helping hand. I am so grateful to have Tamara in my life, both personally and professionally.
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~ GREG HAMMONS, Filmmaker | Actor
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