Things to Consider About Film Festivals — For indie filmmakers, festivals are everything, and in this video we explain the ins and outs of the festival circuit. What is a Film Festival? ►► https://bit.ly/42KxIyy Try StudioBinder Software ►► https://bit.ly/3SHy98k ───────────────────── Special thanks to: Atlanta Film Festival ►► https://bit.ly/st-oi, https://bit.ly/st-tl AustinMcConnell ►► https://bit.ly/st-wu BlackStar Projects ►► https://bit.ly/st-vs Cucalorus ►► https://bit.ly/st-nc DP/30 ►► https://bit.ly/st-rc ETV Film Inc. ►► https://bit.ly/st-vi Film Riot Extras ►► https://bit.ly/st-hb Frameline ►► https://bit.ly/3OLPNqg Hawai‘i International Film Festival ►► https://bit.ly/3UF8PCt Houston Horror Film Fest ►► https://bit.ly/3UKMRhs INA Actu ►► https://bit.ly/3UF8TCd Indie Rights Movies For Free ►► https://bit.ly/3wl6OkD International Kolkata Short Film Festival (IKSFF) ►► https://bit.ly/4bHcoOl NICE CROWD ►► https://bit.ly/49gucys Park City Television ►► https://bit.ly/49lqyn0, https://bit.ly/3OM0NUo qFLIX Family of LGBTQ-plus Film Festivals ►► https://bit.ly/49hYkcJ, https://bit.ly/3wl3S7A, https://bit.ly/49f0Kss RackaRacka ►► https://bit.ly/49CJ8Xh ───────────────────── Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Film Festivals 00:21 - History of Film Festivals 01:09 - Chapter 1: Why Film Festivals? 03:45 - Chapter 2: What Film Festivals? 07:25 Chapter 3: How to Get In 10:43 - Takeaways ───────────────────── FILM FESTIVALS FOR BEGINNERS You’ve got a film you worked hard on and are proud of. Now it’s time to submit to festivals. But entering the film festival ring for the first time can be overwhelming. It can seem like everyone knows the secret tips and tricks to getting in and getting noticed. In this video, we demystify the film festival process, and give you strategies to navigate the circus. IMPORTANCE OF FILM FESTIVALS Looking at the steep submission fees for fests, you may wonder if you need a festival run at all. So before you submit, it’s important to know what festivals can actually do for you. The most valuable commodity for the majority of fests is networking. Most reputable organizations will draw a crowd of industry members, and all organizations will draw a crowd of filmmakers. These meet and greets are indispensable. If you’re lucky enough to get a feature into a top tier festival like Sundance or Cannes, you may also have a chance at distribution. This is much harder to achieve, however, if you aren’t at one of the Big Five. TIPS FOR SUBMITTING TO FILM FESTIVALS If you think the festival route is the path for you, it’s time to decide on which festivals to submit to. This requires a lot of research– you don’t want to waste money by applying to fests indiscriminately. When making your choices, there are a few factors to take into account. First, look at the past winners. Are they similar to your film? Where are they now? If it seems like the festival takes movies like yours and can elevate your career, then that’s a good festival to apply to. GETTING INTO FILM FESTIVALS Now comes the hard part. There’s no one way to ensure your movie will get into all your top picks, but there are certain things you can do to give yourself a better chance. Most obviously, your film should be good. For most fests, this means unique– is it saying something different in a different way? It also means professional quality, sound mixed, colored, etc. Film festivals may feel daunting, but if you submit to the right place, they can work wonders for both your film and your career. #FilmTheory #VideoEssay #Filmmaking ───────────────────── ♬ SONGS USED: "Double Espresso" - Francesco D'Andrea "Life's Journey Begins" - idokay "Curiosity" - Kevin Graham "All Star" - ANBR "Keep The Lights Out" - Benjamin Wallfisch "A Battle in the East" - Rhythm Scott "Unlimited" - Dario Lupo "High Rollin'" - Stefano Mastronardi "Binary Love" - Stanley Gurvich "Inquisitions" - Kevin Graham "1986" - Angel Salazar "Flare" - Theatre of Delays "I Have a Plan" - Borrtex "Dojo Tradition (Instrumental)" - In This World "That Night" - 2050 Music by Artlist ► https://utm.io/umJx Music by Artgrid ► https://utm.io/umJy Music by Soundstripe ► http://bit.ly/2IXwomF Music by MusicBed ► http://bit.ly/2Fnz9Zq ───────────────────── SUBSCRIBE to StudioBinder’s YouTube channel! ►► http://bit.ly/2hksYO0 Looking for a project management platform for your filmmaking? StudioBinder is an intuitive project management solution for video creatives; create shooting schedules, breakdowns, production calendars, shot lists, storyboards, call sheets and more. Try StudioBinder for FREE today: https://studiobinder.com/pricing — Join us on Social Media! — Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/studiobinder Facebook ►► https://www.facebook.com/studiobinderapp Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/studiobinder #film-theory, #video-essay, #filmmaker