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Investors rarely fund projects from people they don’t know or trust. Building genuine connections, attending film festivals, and participating in industry events like the American Film Market (AFM) or Sundance is crucial. It allows filmmakers to engage with investors before asking for anything. This kind of networking creates rapport, which can make an eventual pitch feel more like a partnership than a transaction. Simply attending these events isn’t enough—you must follow up, nurture these relationships, and remain in touch for long-term success. https://lnkd.in/eGt3xuqZ

🚨We are very happy to announce that we have an exclusive Writing Challenge for the Universidad Católica del Uruguay🚨 CINEMA: NEW VALUES, PERSPECTIVES, AND LOVE FOR YOUR PROFESSION In this activity exclusively for UCU students, you need to write an article about the movies, series, or filmmakers that you feel best represent the challenges of your professional career, the values of your generation, or how cinema has changed your view of the world. 👉Choose one of these approaches and participate: The story that made you love your profession The story that changed your view of the world The values of your generation in cinema https://lnkd.in/eA5iqUJr

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The Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to share that the first-ever Future Mentors Programme, funded by the DW Akademie, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development took place in late 2024. Nine African film professionals gathered in Durban to deepen their mentoring skills in order to nurture the next wave of unapologetic African voices in cinema.   Read more👉 https://lnkd.in/deGPF2ij If you haven't already, be sure to access the Future Mentors Guide on our website. This free to use, open resource was designed to support mentors and platforms in their work.

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🎥 Online Submission with Fiona In Fiona, you can effortlessly gather data from filmmakers, volunteers, and guests through our -very- convenient online submission forms. Whether it's collecting information from new contacts or updating existing ones, Fiona simplifies the entire process for you. Create Customized Entry Forms💻 With Fiona, you have the flexibility to create online entry forms tailored to your festival's needs. Applicants can easily fill out all required fields and submit their entries online. Once submitted, all information is automatically processed and saved in Fiona, making it immediately available for review by your staff. MyFestival Integration Do you have a MyFestival environment on your website? Or are you interested in using pre-filled entry forms via invitation? Explore our MyFestival integration module to work with personalized accounts, ensuring an ideal experience for your participants. Make managing your festival submissions a breeze with Fiona. Get started today and pack your submission process together like never before! #filmfestivalorganization #filmfestivalsolution #filmsubmissions

🎥 Here are four solid reasons to check out the Baltic Film Festival in New York, November 6-17— whether you’re an international professional or just looking for fresh perspectives: ✅ Upgrade your cultural IQ — perfect for impressing colleagues or navigating that next international deal. ✅ Nail the difference between Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. Let’s face it—this is your chance to stop guessing which is which. ✅ Meet Baltic-minded people – you might even stumble upon a new professional connection or partnership. ✅ Dive into beautiful visuals, unique storytelling, and an artsy atmosphere. Learn more here:

Michael with some background info on our Series Ox&Ram!

I'm looking forward to attending this deep-dive free offering from The Film Collaborative next week -- a two-day virtual event with 8 sessions to help you 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, we will be presenting Case Studies on Event Theatrical and Grassroots/Impact Distribution. There’s something for everyone…and it’s free. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dXBEKPfH

Hot take: a new definition of the word cult. (No, not like the ones there are 60-minutes documentaries about!) 😅 Read Kim's take on team culture, cults, and having a job you actually like in our newest blog at the link in our bio!