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“DOC NYC touts itself as “America’s Largest Documentary Film Festival,” as its tagline states. But for some, bigger isn’t always better.” Read the full article by Anthony Kaufman on #DocumentaryMag.

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Everyone’s talking about where the Sundance Film Festival will live in the future, but a more compelling question may be this: How do independent filmmakers plan to distribute their films and create real careers when even Sundance — wherever it may be based — is not enough? That’s not a knock on Sundance, or on any festival; it’s recognizance that the world has changed. Many films don’t sell, even at Sundance. The decline in theatergoing, the change in streamers’ strategies, the rise of arthouse events: No one knows what the new normal is, but today putting faith in selling a movie at its premiere and living happily ever is not even a fairy tale; it’s a toxic myth. #IndependentFilmmaking #FilmDistribution #SundanceFilmFestival

Recap: All the Breaking News Out of Sundance https://ift.tt/ycoHfhd As the Sundance Film Festival wraps up, the buzz is just beginning. From groundbreaking premieres to innovative storytelling that pushed the boundaries of cinema, this year's festival felt really special to us. And not just because we threw a fantastic party and gave away a camera. No Film School has been on the ground, soaking in every moment, from the electric atmosphere of opening night to the final, reflective hours of the festival's close. Our coverage has spanned across the board, offering insights into the latest in film technology, in-depth interviews with emerging and established talents, and first-hand reviews of the most talked-about films. Let's recap it together here. What Happened During Sundance 2024? The Festival No Film School @ Sundance 2024 Follow the Sundance 2024 Tag on No Film School NFS @ Sundance: Risks, Giveaways and What the Fest Tells Us About the Industry Check Out The Sundance 2024 Lineup What Does the Sundance Market Look Like in 2024 Community and Creativity at the No Film School Alumni Party What Sold at Sundance 2024? Who Won Sundance 2024? How to Survive Your First Sundance Watch Sundance 2024 Today From Home With Online Screenings What Are Some Practical Tips For Attending Sundance? The Biggest Challenges for 2024 Sundance Creators (& How They Overcame Them), Pt. 1 The Biggest Challenges for 2024 Sundance Creators (& How They Overcame Them), Pt. 2 The Biggest Challenges for 2024 Sundance Creators (& How They Overcame Them), Pt. 3 The Biggest Challenges for 2024 Sundance Creators (& How They Overcame Them), Pt. 4 Everything You Missed at the No Film School and Canon Sundance Party The Cameras The Cameras of Sundance 2024 Shed Light On How Indie Filmmakers Have Evolved Landing the Job to Boosting Morale: Sundance DP Roundtable Dives into Filters & More The Lenses Of Sundance 2024 Show That Filmmakers Love Variety Sign Up For These Sundance Collab Courses Just in Time for the 2024 Festival Party at Sundance with No Film School and Canon — You Might Win a Cinema Camera Register to Win a Canon R5 C Cinema Camera The Filmmakers The Best Advice from This Year's Sundance Filmmakers How Do You Win Big at Sundance? Ask Horror Filmmaker Masha Ko How Can You Make a Slasher Fresh? Learn from This Director Director Zoe Eisenberg Breaks Down Crafting An Inverse Coming-of-Age Indie Hit Elizabeth Ai Defies Odds with Her Counterculture Documentary 'New Wave' The Holdovers' Stunt Coordinator Reveals Her Path To Becoming a Successful Producer Learn How to Parody '90s Sitcoms with the Director of Sundance Hit 'Krazy House' ‘How To Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker On Sundance and Festival Runs The Shutterstock Resources Filmmakers Should Know About Check Out What You Can Learn at the Canon Creative Studio During Sundance How This Team Captured a Live 'War Game' E-Girl Investigators of Sundance Doc...

This really depends on your goals. Is your goal to connect with community and build audiences or to meet with agents and seek representation? You have to think about these. When you work on your film festival strategy, start with this tier of festivals. Look out for the “When” because that determines your premiere status. Then you want to look into niche film festivals like the Cascade Festival for African Films or the American Black Film Festival. Once these festivals respond look into your local film festivals. Also, set aside a budget for traveling.

Great article geared towards on taking those first steps to starting your own film festival!

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By selectively favouring certain films, programmers can demonstrate to others that they hold the power to grant favours, thereby creating a self-sustaining system influence. This dynamic not only undermines the integrity of the film selection process but also discourages merit-based recognition, leading to a homogenized and less innovative film landscape. https://lnkd.in/g2AVRY39

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📿On this day, September 20, 1946, delayed because of WWII, the first Cannes Film Festival began, and it became one of cinema's major annual #events. ⁉How much do you know about one of the world's most famous cinema festivals? Find out now by playing our #triviaquiz: https://lnkd.in/evuJgr3n. And make sure to share your score in the comment section! 3 LESSER-KNOWN #FACTS ABOUT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 👉It Was Originally Created to Counter Fascism: The Cannes Film Festival was founded in 1939 as a response to the Venice Film Festival, which had become heavily influenced by fascist regimes in Europe at the time. The inaugural event, however, was interrupted by the #outbreak of World War II and didn't fully launch until 1946. 👉The Palme d'Or Didn't Exist Until 1955: While the Cannes Film Festival is now synonymous with the prestigious Palme d'Or, the award wasn’t introduced until 1955. Before that, films were awarded the “Grand Prix du Festival International du Film.” The design of the Palme d’Or, a golden palm leaf, was #inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Cannes. 👉Scandals Have Played a Big Role in Its History: Over the years, Cannes has been no stranger to controversy. From protests to film withdrawals, one of the most notable moments was in 1968, when the festival was canceled midway due to widespread protests in #France, including filmmakers such as Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut, who disrupted screenings in solidarity with the May '68 movement.