In 2020 film festivals had no other choice but began moving their programming online. Covid-19 has already changed the face of many sectors and how the business will be conducted in the future. Will film festivals follow the suit and adjust to changing trends and audience expectations? The sudden move online has already allowed for…
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Film Festivals Do’s and Don’ts
Film festivals submission process requires determination, a high level of resistance to rejection, deep pockets and patience when waiting to hear back from the programmers. I’ve been actively submitting films, not only mine, to festivals since 2006. Within that time a lot has changed: the submission process got easier, festival fees are higher than they…
Film Festivals Are Important Part of The Film Business
When I was in film school in the early 2000s, I knew nothing about film festivals. My tutors somehow didn’t feel it was relevant to share that kind of knowledge with their students. Or maybe they didn’t really know… I left the film school in 2004 unaware that film festivals, apart from Cannes and Berlin,…
Do Filmmakers Really Need Film Festivals?
There are over 10000 film festivals around the world; most of them require a submission fee from the participants to be even able to send their film for consideration, which obviously doesn’t mean that it is going to make the cut and be screened. Every year new festivals pop up and another closedown. Running a…
My 3 Cents About Cannes (A Female Filmmaker Opinion)
I’ve only been to Cannes twice. Both times with short films, which were part of the Short Film Corner. Cannes has a lovely setting; the weather is almost always nice, which should make for an enjoyable experience. As a festival goer, I’m not going to tell anyone that my experience wasn’t pleasant and that the…
Lists of The Most Important Film Festivals
Being a filmmaker, you eventually get to the point where you have your film ready and are beginning to think how to show it to the world. One of the best possible ways to get both you and your film noticed is to get into a film festival. But getting to just any given festival…
How to Create Press Kit for Film Festivals or Media Outlet?
PRESS KIT – is needed for film festivals, film markets and also when you send the film to a potential sales agent or distribution company. You must ensure that your press kit looks as professional as possible. I usually send my press kit on a CD (always make sure that the CD is compatible for both Mac & PC) since the…
How to Submit Films to Film Festivals Tips Part 2?
Submitting Films to Film Festivals If you are short of money, you need to find as many free of charge festivals as possible and keep a detailed budget of all your pre-festival expenses such as: – Postage. – Promotional materials. – Submission copies. – Screening copies. – Festival fees. When it comes to submission fees you, as…
How to Submit Films to Film Festivals Tips Part 1?
Film Festival Tips Film Festivals are great places to meet people, to network, to watch the films that you would never usually see otherwise and of course, and most importantly, to get your films viewed by the audience. The film festival will give you exposure to industry delegates, film lovers and the media. Film Festivals…
Festival Circuit for Short Films Part 2
Festival Circuit for Short Films Once in a while, merely google your name and your film’s title. Surprisingly, you may find reviews of your short or even festival appearance you didn’t know about. Once I did that (all I wanted was to check my facebook page), and I found out that my film was screened…