I'm sort of in the same boat where I'm trying to network in meeting programmers. But I guess my angle is trying to create an in-depth pitch by doing the trailer to my game idea. It's a lot of work but I'm mimicking the game play and story within the trailer. I hope this is the right angle considering what my background is. If not, I'm looking for some insight as well.

My personal philosophy is that, in order to start a project, you start the project. Programming, art, design, writing, sound, all of it. Then if you're lucky, people sign on after that.