Testimonials
“Heather is so inspirational, she could raise the dead!”
“She’s a story yoda.”
“Using Heather’s techniques and system, the day after her seminar, I had meetings set up with Oprah and Warren Buffet and now have access to A-List celebrities.”
~ Sarano Kelly, #1 Motivational Speaker on Wall Street
“Her knowledge and integrity amazes.”
“A walking muse.”
“Like a pep rally from afar.”
“Hollywood does indeed have a heart – and it beats in this woman.”
~ William Roetzheim, Award-winning Playwright
“Nothing less than transformational.”
“If – and when – I win an Oscar, Heather will be the first to get the thanks!”
TV Consulting
“My chat with Heather was incredibly informative and productive. She really helped me understand how to sharpen the focus on my project. Upon looking at the attachments she sent afterwards, I realized how she really worked this through. Well worth the consulting fee! She’d definitely be my first pick to help me produce!”
Philemon Venderbeck (ShowBiz Mensans)
Elemental Entertainment
Ghost Train
Paranormal Travel Reality Show
Filmmaking
“It was that sticky, oppressive day in China Grove, in the church parking lot, when you took time out of your busy day to thank EVERYONE - including extras – for being there and helping out. That speech made me feel as if I was back on the right track with my life and made you an instant hero in my life. So few people would have taken the time to not only show their appreciation but also to treat even random Extras with kindness and respect – I couldn’t help but be impressed. That might help explain why I not only consider you to be the best Director I’ve ever worked with but also why I’ll always be willing to help you and Billy out with anything.
Obviously, I couldn’t have known what was going on politically on set that day or what other factors were playing their dirty little parts in that project but: wow. You have the heart and soul of a warrior poet, my friend. I’ve seen blow-ups on set before, several bad enough to halt production but never have I seen the other end of the reaction spectrum where the leader takes the high road to let everyone know that the TEAM is important. Knowing what I now know, my respect for you just launched up through the stratosphere. You do your best to not only foster good will and appreciation among the team but to do that all the while keeping the wolves at bay is impressive.”
~ Kevin McDermott, Actor, FBI Agent/Courtroom Background Extra on Witness Insecurity
Film Consulting
“When I began developing a project bigger than anything I had tackled before, my development team hired Heather Hale to help us work through a list of questions we had about marketability, project image and how to approach major talent with our script. Heather knocked us out with a clear and precise overview of our project website, which immediately helped us notch up the professionalism of our presentation. Heather’s insight was indispensable as we formed our step-by-step plan for how to approach major talent. She took all the mystery out of it for us! Heather’s nuts-and-bolts input gave us precise answers to the questions we had hanging over our heads for months. Heather provided us pages of notes and information on the actors we were interested in, data on many other films shot in our state that we could compare ours to and how to use the info to better help us shape our own pitch and company image. Between her notes and a phone call, I had all the answers I needed to proceed confidently with the next phase of our production. To top it off, Heather blends positive energy with an honest appraisal of what you need to do to get your image up to snuff. And not only does Heather provide you with great advice and data, she teaches you how to think. Hiring Heather as a consultant was one of the best investments we ever made.”
~ Dirk Eichhorst, Michigan Producer/Screenwriter
“We all know this is a relationship business and in my work as a producer and educator, I have so many times found myself in the small-world scenario that converges on one name: Heather Hale. As a meta-networker myself (ie: networking is a verb and we are its henchmen), I have never met anyone as lightning quick on the speed dial as Heather.
~ Gabrielle Kelly
Producer/Writer/LA Film School professor
“Heather’s “Power Networking” presentation was insightful and fun – the highlight of the Great American Pitch Fest weekend for me. And just days after the pitch fest, she actually got my sitcom pilot directly into a couple of Show Runners’ hands!”
~ Serge LeBlanc Valencia, CA
“While watching her DVD, she answered all the questions that were at the forefront of my thoughts and I wasn’t even there to ask them! I appreciate what it is to network and to “schmooze” but I had no idea where to start and how it all worked. Truly, it was exactly what I was looking for.”
~ H. Rochelle (Roach) Crystal Roach’s Realm Productions Redmond WA
“I just wanted to thank you for the networking workshop which I was sure would be a waste of my time because I hate all that I thought “networking” usually meant – but you were great. You reconfirmed that making movies is about building relationships and not just passing out business cards.”
~ Meghan Ciana Doidge
Vancouver CANADA
Teaching
“Heather is so insightful. She gives her heart and her soul to her students and their work – it’s so obvious how much she cares.”
~ Keren Green
Brentwood NH
“Heather is an awesome teacher.”
~ Lia
Van Nuys, California
Career Consulting
“Heather possesses a keen understanding of how the entertainment industry operates. She was invaluable in helping me construct a game plan to define and reach my goal target audience in the most efficient, effective manner possible – to fill the theater with casting directors for my one woman show. Not only did Heather demystify the art of schmoozing but she also provided me with the tools to overcome my fear of cold calling industry folks.”
~ Jennifer Rosen, Actress/Writer
One Woman Show: Tall Girl
“I have never met Heather Hale. In fact I live ten thousand miles away at “the end of the earth” in Australia – yet Heather’s friendship, support and network have been invaluable to me. Through her, I have secured a Hollywood manager, “met” key industry people and secured the U.S. launch of my first book. I am heading over to Los Angeles later this year.
~ Lynn Santer Author/Screenwriter
Who finally met Heather at her US Book Launch
Anonymous
Off the Learning Annex Website Student Survey:
“A completely enjoyable and informative class. I utilized what I learned from Heather that very evening! An excellent investment of my time and money!”
“A remarkable person. Three hours was just the beginning. I could’ve listened to her for a week and she seemed to have the limitless energy and passion to do so! Impressive and generous, possibly the two qualities that make her an ideal networking expert. Would recommend her to anyone.”
Off Screenwriting Expo Evaluations:
“I took every class she offered – twelve in three days at the Screenwriting Expo – and it still wasn’t enough! When is her book coming out!?”
Off The Vancouver Television and Film Expo Evaluations
“By far one of the best presentations I’ve ever been to in my life.”
“Heather opened my eyes to structure and enabled me to rewrite (and rewrite and rewrite) until only the essential elements remained.”
“She solved my story problems between bites during her lunch break.”
