Film Festival Alliance

We're excited to announce the launch of our new Film Festival Directory and Best Practices for Professional Film Festivals! Read all about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gX_e-jFH This project was developed through conversations with festival organizers, filmmakers, and our own FFA community. The goal? To provide transparent, clear information about festivals and establish professional standards that represent our shared commitment to improvement. By participating in the directory and adhering to these standards, FFA member festivals demonstrate their dedication to supporting filmmakers and the independent film ecosystem. We believe in empowering filmmakers to understand the value that festivals bring. This directory and the professional practices showcase the thoughtful work being done by our thriving, vibrant network of community-based film festivals. #filmfestivals #filmfest #bestpractices #indiefilm

On November 1, FFA will be launching our Film Festival Directory alongside our long-awaited Best Practices for Professional Film Festivals. This directory is made up of FFA member festivals committed to promoting fairness and professionalism in the film exhibition space. We are ecstatic to finally share this resource — developed with our membership and board to provide more transparency to the submission and exhibition process. Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter for first access to this new tool: https://lnkd.in/g3tmQVbQ

After much discussion, thoughtful attendee feedback, and stakeholder consideration, Art House Convergence & FFA are thrilled to announce the IND/EX conference will return in 2026. For those looking to gather in-person in 2025, both AHC & FFA will be hosting in-person events throughout the year, starting with a joint event in Park City at the Sundance Film Festival this January. Stay tuned to our newsletters and social media for announcements on dates, location, and more details on all our upcoming events.

Join FFA & the brilliant Cassidy Dimon of FWD-Doc on November 12th for a session where we’ll explore how film festivals can strategically enhance accessibility using essential tools like the Scorecard, Checklist, and Impact Report. Workshop takeaways include: - How to build an actionable strategic plan for accessibility, incorporating tools and best practices. - Practical budgeting exercises using real-world examples from festivals like the New Orleans Film Festival and the Chicago International Film Festival to help you integrate accessibility into your festival’s operations. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gaRsqsK9 FFA members: be sure to log into our member hub to access your discount code!

Congrats to these cool kids / FFA members for making this year's MovieMaker Magazine 25 Coolest Festivals in the World: - Big Sky Documentary Film Festival - Cordillera International Film Festival - El Paso Film Festival - Heartland Film - HollyShorts Film Festival - IndyShorts - New Orleans Film Festival - The Newport Beach Film Festival - Poppy Jasper International Film Festival - San Luis Obispo International Film Festival - Sedona International Film Festival -Tallgrass Film Festival Learn more about the festivals on the list here: https://lnkd.in/gBA2mzd4

Are you subscribed to the FFA newsletter? If not, now’s the time! Our membership of more than 250 organizations has been hard at work reviewing and implementing soon-to-be announced Best Practices for Professional Film Festivals, which will be unveiled alongside a database full of film festivals committed to transparency and accountability within the industry. Make sure you’re subscribed to be among the first to catch the full list of festivals and review the best practices here: https://lnkd.in/g3tmQVbQ #filmfestivals #filmfestival #filmmaker #indiefilm

Film Festival Alliance is proud to partner with the Sundance Industry Office for the seventh year to offer our Diversity Pass Program. Through this program we are able to offer five discounted and five complimentary industry passes to the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Through October 11th, 2024 we will be accepting applications from Film Festival Alliance members. In an effort to cultivate diversity within the film festival industry, this opportunity is open to FFA members who identify as historically underrepresented festival professionals. FFA MEMBERS: Log into our member website to access the 2025 Sundance Industry Office Diversity Pass Program application. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gYnsyZnc #filmfestival #sundance #ffalliance #filmfestivals

Film Festival Alliance is proud to partner with the Sundance Industry Office for the seventh year to offer our Diversity Pass Program. Through this program we are able to offer five discounted and five complimentary industry passes to the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Through October 11th, 2024 we will be accepting applications from Film Festival Alliance members. In an effort to cultivate diversity within the film festival industry, this opportunity is open to FFA members who identify as historically underrepresented festival professionals. FFA MEMBERS: Log into our member website to access the 2025 Sundance Industry Office Diversity Pass Program application. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gYnsyZnc #filmfestival #sundance #ffalliance #filmfestivals

Join Saila Reyes from VIDIOTS FOUNDATION for a focused session on mastering social media marketing for film festivals. This course will cover essential elements like building a strong content strategy, optimizing your presence across different platforms, and leveraging algorithm insights to maximize engagement. You’ll also learn practical methods for sourcing and using film clips to enhance your festival’s visibility and connect with your audience in meaningful ways. Two key takeaways include: * How to craft a content strategy tailored to your festival, utilizing platform-specific algorithms to boost reach and engagement. * Techniques for finding and using film clips and other content to elevate your festival’s social media presence. Access is $45 for FFA Members | $85 for non-members. Register to join us here: https://lnkd.in/gTK8GyjY #socialmedia #filmfestivals #marketing #vidiots #festivalmarketing #filmfest

Join us on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM PDT virtually for Developing a Culture of Feedback within Your Organization with Marty Martin. Led by Marty Martin, professor, and trained facilitator, this workshop will focus on the value of feedback as a critical tool for growth in your organization. Learn how to set expectations, provide feedback in a clear, direct manner, and how to receive feedback, even at the executive level. A great course for festival leadership, as well as executive board members! FFA MEMBERS: Log into our website to access the course at the discounted rate of $45. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6EJ-7A4