Hey Chicago film fans! 🎬 Did you know our city hosts over 40 film festivals? From indie gems to big-name premieres, find the latest, get screening alerts, and enjoy exclusive promos at Chicago Screens. Home to the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF), discover how CAFF helps boost cultural and economic vibrancy. #ChicagoFilm #ChicagoScreens #CAFF https://loom.ly/jbUDCyI
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Senior Consulting Officer Film Commission JAMPRO and Creative Director of Imagine Kulture Media
https://lnkd.in/eQyDidBC https://lnkd.in/ecSRSPbz Film festivals are so important to the growth of our film industry
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How do regional film festivals ensure that the movies they play get reviewed? What festivals do this best? How can others improve? Granted, SXSW is generally considered to be in the top 2 or 3 most important national & generalist film festivals in the USA, but I am impressed by how many reviews they generate. What are their Best Practices For Generating Film Reviews?
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Great article geared towards on taking those first steps to starting your own film festival!
Starting a film festival: the ultimate guide | Fiona Festival
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🎬 Festival Success Blueprint (Part 1 of 3)🎬 Film festivals remain a crucial avenue for emerging filmmakers to gain validation and recognition. Did you know that in 2024, Sundance received over 17,000 submissions, with over 12,000 of those being short films? The competition is fierce, but with the right strategy, you can stand out. Here are a few keys to crafting a successful festival strategy: ✅ Festivals offer invaluable exposure and validation for filmmakers ✅ Don't put all your eggs in one basket—submit to multiple festivals to maximize your chances ✅ Your premiere is your ace—choose wisely to make the most impact Stay tuned for Part 2, where I'll share insights about how to get your film into top festivals! #Filmmaking #FilmFestivals #IndieFilm #FestivalStrategy #Sundance #Tribeca #SXSW #FilmmakerTips
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The Journey of a Film: From Festivals to Self-Distribution Discover the behind-the-scenes story of a film's journey from film festivals to self-distribution. Learn how festivals can help secure distribution deals and how this filmmaker took matters into their own hands. #FilmFestivalJourney #SelfDistributionSuccess #IndieFilmmaking #FilmFestivals #DistributionDeals #BehindTheScenes #FilmIndustry #DIYFilmmaking #FilmDistribution #FilmmakingTips
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Multi-award-winning filmmaker & founder of Triskelle Pictures Ltd. ◊ BAFTA Connect Member ◊ Midlands-based Director
This weekend I've finally taken the time to write out part two of my list of recommended film festivals, and this time I'm shouting about festivals that focus on fantasy, sci-fi, and/or horror genres: https://lnkd.in/eFRmXGZX #filmfestivals #filmmakerslife #blogger #blogpost
Top Film Festival Recommendations (Part 2 - Genre Festivals)
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🚀 Film Festival Strategy: Strategize Your Submissions! Research and target film festivals that align with your independent film's genre and themes. A well-planned festival strategy can boost your film's visibility and open doors to new opportunities. #FilmFestivalStrategy #IndieFilmSuccess
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Not only in the UK.
Award-winning Scottish Self-Shooting Filmmaker of Quiet on the Set: The Class Division in the Film Industry? Mother & Wild, Tristan v Christann, Memories of Mortlake
Classism in the UK film and TV industry has existed for decades, but nobody wanted to talk about it. I often wondered why some people break in and others don't. Quiet on Set The Class Division in the Film Industry? Offical UK Trailer https://lnkd.in/eiWsDp3p Bectu Jason Ruddy Marcus Ryder Philippa Childs Screen International BAFTA BAFTA 195 Piccadilly Damian Paul Daniel Kaitlyn Boxall Sheffield DocFest Edinburgh TV Festival - Supported by Screen Scotland Edinburgh International Film Festival SXSW Maureen Hascoet TYKE FILMS LTD Rebecca Mark-Lawson Nikki Parrott Natasha D. Twickenham Film Studios Folkestone Documentary Festival
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Counting down to The Film Collaborative Distribution Days on 02-03 May! This FREE virtual event is presented in collaboration with Sundance Institute and Film Independent and offers eight great sessions to help filmmakers demystify distribution. Topics include: 🎞️What are “all rights” buyers looking for? 🎞️Is a hybrid/bifurcated distribution strategy that includes the EU possible, and for which films? 🎞️Which Educational distributors are out there, for what types of films, and how do you find the one that is the best fit? 🎞️How should you incorporate an Educational window into your overall distribution strategy? 🎞️What steps can you take to make exhibitions of your film more accessible and inclusive? 🎞️What does it mean when festival “hits” are not receiving correspondingly “meaningful” distribution sales offers? 🎞️Can clinging to the potentially unrealistic dream of a big streaming or all rights deal risk your film’s ability to secure other meaningful distribution? 🎞️What should you look out for when signing a distribution agreement? PLUS Case Studies on Event Theatrical and Grassroots/Impact Distribution. Head to The Film Collaborative for free registration - looking forward to seeing many of our favorite storytellers there! Event sponsored by the Golden Globe Foundation
Film festivals are generally the first steps in putting an indie film out into the world, and often the most pivotal. So why are they often seen as more associated with “marketing” than distribution, and how has this changed in recent years? Why do so many films that are hits on the film festival circuit struggle so mightily to secure buyers, and how can film festivals be used to fill in the gaps? Jeffrey Winter moderates a panel with TFC alums Daresha Kyi (Mama Bears), Alex Lieberman (Bright West Entertainment; Summer Qamp, Subject, Sirens), Sav Rogers (Chasing Chasing Amy), and Beth Levinson (Storm Lake, Women in Blue) to discuss this…and more. One of 8+ Sessions in TFC Distribution Days - May 2 & 3 - Virtual Register for Free: https://lnkd.in/eddtPxJH
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Im dedicated to Helping Indie Filmmakers Build Sustainable Careers through Audience Growth and Community Engagement.
🏆 Film festivals can be a game-changer. Here's how to make the most of them: 1. Research and create a target list of festivals that align with your film's genre and style. 2. Prepare a strong press kit including a compelling synopsis, high-quality stills, and director's statement. 3. Plan your networking strategy - who do you want to meet and what do you want to achieve? Action step: Submit your film to at least one festival this week. What's your best film festival experience or tip? Share and help fellow filmmakers navigate the festival circuit! #FilmFestivals #IndieFilmSuccess
