Weekly Tip #2

Hello all, I hope you are doing well today.

Here is your weekly tip.

Press invitations, pre-screening, advanced screening and media invites - we love them:) We get a chance to see films prior to their actual release date.  They are fun, exciting and very memorable.  When you and your child attends one of the above events, please consider doing the following:

• Dress for the occasion.  Your child is representing KIDS FIRST! We should always look presentable. Nothing fancy, unless otherwise instructed.

• Attend with one guess, unless otherwise instructed.

• Arrive about 20 to 30 minutes earlier than show time, unless otherwise instructed.  This is important so your seats will not be given away.  You want to have optimum viewing to enjoy and report on the film.

• Here’s a good part, you do not have to wait in those long lines, please politely go to the front of the line and indicate you are part of the press (KIDS FIRST!) and you will be escorted right in.  Love this part:)   However there may be a press screening where it is just for the press.  For the film, Life of Pi, it was only for the Press and it was about 8 people in the theater. For the Red Carpets, you DO have to wait with the rest of the press.

• Always be kind and professional.  We are representing KIDS FIRST!  I remember at one press screening event the lady from the marketing firm was glad to see Brianna.  She gave her a big hug and stated she was always so nice and professional.  She stated I hear you are doing big things.  They remember our kids.

• Cell Phones – Other attendees will be instructed what to do with their cell phones.  They will either turn them off or check them in with security.  We went to see Cinderella and the security guard indicated since we were with the press, the cell phone rules do not apply to me and I do not have to check it in, however I did turn it off.

• Your child can take notes.  Have a note book designated just for pre-screening so they can refer to it.

• After the film, your child should be prepared to give a brief statement about the film. Something about how they liked it and why.

• Please remember to send/share your written and video review to Ranny in the 48 hour time frame.

Have fun at your next event.  Unfortunately I don't always get to go, my husband takes Brianna most of the time, but each time it is definitely a bonding event and always nice.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

I hope this helps.

Have a great day.

Faith