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Aaron Mehocic
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 804
From: New Castle, PA, USA
Registered: Jun 99

posted 05-30-2001 11:55 PM

In a very limited scope I was just wondering how many theatre managers, assistant managers, and yes, maybe even a projectionist or two, have business cards. It might sound silly, but I have cards simply because I also sell onscreen slide advertisments for our theatre. In a way they're good because the card helps people remeber my name and it also identifies me as a projectionist, so would-be customers do take the time to talk particulars and do not just treat me as just a bothersome salesman. In a way they suck because co-workers laugh at me for having a stack in the operators' desk and passing them out to anyone who shows the slightest interest in the slides.

For those of you who do have cards . . .
Does your company require them or do you get them for professional reasons? About how many do you give out in a year? And the most important question: Are they worth having in this business? So I'll start this by saying professional reasons, 10-15 per year, and I'm not sure but it sure helps people spell my last name!

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Aaron Sisemore
Flaming Ribs beat Reeses Peanut Butter Cups any day!

Posts: 3061
From: Rockwall TX USA
Registered: Sep 1999

posted 05-31-2001 12:29 AM

I have business cards, the company made them for me, however when they run out I am on my own i guess... I usually hand them out by the ton during ShoWest, rarely at any other time, I also stick one on each sound rack I install, so people know who to call

Aaron

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William Hooper
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1879
From: Mobile, AL USA
Registered: Jun 99

posted 05-31-2001 01:15 AM

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I also stick one on each sound rack I install, so people know who to call

There once was a time when a business card was left in the sound head to check the exciter before each show. Long ago. Back in the days of oily business cards.

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John Pytlak
Film God

Posts: 9987
From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000

posted 05-31-2001 07:13 AM

Many Kodak people have business cards that have their photograph on them. People really appreciate that, as it helps link faces to names. Most any camera store or professional photographer can supply business cards with a color photo. Or you can even use a computer to make your own cards and print them onto KODAK Premium Inkjet Business Card stock:
Making Photo Business Cards

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John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7419
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: 716-477-5325 Cell: 716-781-4036 Fax: 716-722-7243
E-Mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com
Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/motion

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Bob Maar
(Maar stands for Maartini)

Posts: 28608
From: New York City & Newport, RI
Registered: Feb 2001

posted 05-31-2001 02:36 PM

I think that all Managers, assistant managers, projectionists should have cards. When you attend meetings it helps to know who all the players are. I know that when I was managing theatres and when it was technical meeting I would bring a projectionist with me. It was always helpful to hand out and receive cards.

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Michael Barry
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 584
From: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Registered: Nov 1999

posted 05-31-2001 10:25 PM

Interesting that this came up - I'm in the process of organising some for myself. I'm a full-time projectionist, and the reason I want a business card is that when meeting people - either socially or professionally - then I want a fast and easy way to give my contact details to someone. I should not be looking for the empty corner of used napkins and a pen - it doesn't go down too well.

Also, you can get into many trade shows and exhibitions free of charge as 'trade' if you have one - a useful benefit. SMPTE 2001 in Sydney is approaching, by the way.

Lastly, as Aaron pointed out, it's quite unique to have 'projectionist' printed on your card - it's a little bit different which helps people to remember you. In addition, I want people to think of projection as a profession, and a business card helps to propegate that image in my opinion.

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Anthony Gilardi
Film Handler

Posts: 6
From: Gloucester, MA, USA
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 06-01-2001 12:21 AM

I am a General Manager and for professional reasons I usually give out 10-20 per year. They are particularly good for those drop a business card raffles, I recently won a dinner for 2.

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Paul Turner
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 115
From: Corvallis, OR, USA
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 06-01-2001 11:44 PM

I have a stack of them on my cash register. Mine have my theater's web address on them so when people want to know how to contact us or where to find our schedule, I hand them a card. i go thru about 1000 a year.

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