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Mar 23, 2023 · A festival will not pay you for screening your film and you won’t get any sort of distribution from the festival itself. Of course, if you submit to some of the bigger festivals and your film is well received, distributors attending the festival may notice and want to make some kind of deal.
Jun 20, 2017 · 1. Have something to say. Film festivals aren't a place for mindless entertainment or (for the most part) a showcase of production value. Festivals are looking to include films that make the programmers wonder, question, laugh, cry, or inspire. Therefore, find your voice and have something important to say. It doesn’t have to be important to ...
Dec 30, 2019 · The festival is for real movie lovers and accepts all types of films as well as experimental, first-film, and artsy styles. A lot of gems have been discovered at Telluride. Go to telluridefilmfestival.org or phone 510-665-9494. WorldFest Houston is in April, with an entry deadline in February.
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Oct 28, 2015 · Homemade keys have been corrupt or haven’t unlocked in time. If you do need to send a key with your film, coordinate an extra key for the TD so they can test the film or, even better, provide a key that is unlocked for the duration of the festival. The best way to send a film is in a padded Pelican brand case.
Sep 18, 2015 · Film festivals use submission fees to help pay for the cost of running the festival. Film festivals are surprisingly expensive to put on. There’s equipment rental, theater rental, office rental, insurance costs, printing costs, and so on. Many film festivals do not charge for admission whenever possible, so submission fees pay for theater ...