All posts tagged “Film Festival

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How Might the Future of Film Festivals Look Like?

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… Read more

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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… Read more

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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… Read more

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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… Read more

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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… Read more