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As a filmmaker, you might be eager to submit your work to as many film festivals as possible, hoping to increase your chances of getting noticed. However, submitting to too many festivals can be extremely costly and time-consuming. It’s essential to narrow down your choices to those that are the right fit for your film. But how do you go about doin...
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Your film’s poster is the first thing that many festival screeners, programmers, and directors will see. It’s essential to make it eye-catching and memorable. You don’t need to spend a fortune designing it, but it should look professional and capture the essence of your film. It will help to draw audiences to your screening, so make sure it’s a real showstopper.
Trailer
While most screeners won’t have time to watch them because they’re too busy watching your film, it’s still worthwhile to upload a trailer with your submission. Trailers are an effective promotional tool and if your film is accepted, the festival itself will want one.
Keep it Short and Sweet
When it comes to your film’s cover letter and director’s statement, less is definitely more. While most screeners won’t read them (since the focus is on your film) there are occasions where we need a bit more information or context about the film. So, keep it short and to the point. Don’t make us sift through a novel of a statement just to find the simple answers we need.
While every festival has its own unique criteria for judging films and advancing them up the ladder, there are a few key things that most selection committees look for. It’s important to remember that what one festival values might not be as significant for another. However, as a general rule, they all want to showcase great stories that entertain ...
Are you keeping up or still feeling a bit lost about some other areas of the film festival submission process? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are some frequently asked questions that often come up regarding the process.
Are you ready to take your film to the next level and showcase it to the world? The following are the top 40+ film festivals throughout the world that you should consider submitting to.
Filmmakers use the terms “submission life” and “festival life” to describe the process of submitting to festivals and waiting for their response. This process can take up to a year due to festival deadlines and premiere considerations. After being accepted, it can take another year for all the festivals to finish screening. However, be smart. Don’t...
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