It should be a given that having your short film or feature in a film festival is a good thing. One big trick is figuring out how to get into a festival in the first place. It can be a tricky endeavor for, as with anything in life you have to make it past at least a few gatekeepers. There is no clear path to getting ones film selected, but in general it helps to have good press materials, noting any awards that you may have received and/or … [Read more...]
Guerilla Promotion Strategies for Independent Filmmakers
Although acceptance to a film festival is regarded by many filmmakers as the key to major exposure and recognition, this only marks the beginning of the most important phase for your independent film. Acceptance into a festival is only an opportunity for you to compete with dozens (or possibly hundreds) of other films for the attention of festival-goers, distribution agents, and other media. In other words, take this event not as the moment of … [Read more...]