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Six key developments in the international film industry:

This really depends on your goals. Is your goal to connect with community and build audiences or to meet with agents and seek representation? You have to think about these. When you work on your film festival strategy, start with this tier of festivals. Look out for the “When” because that determines your premiere status. Then you want to look into niche film festivals like the Cascade Festival for African Films or the American Black Film Festival. Once these festivals respond look into your local film festivals. Also, set aside a budget for traveling.

🏆 Film festivals can be a game-changer. Here's how to make the most of them: 1. Research and create a target list of festivals that align with your film's genre and style. 2. Prepare a strong press kit including a compelling synopsis, high-quality stills, and director's statement. 3. Plan your networking strategy - who do you want to meet and what do you want to achieve? Action step: Submit your film to at least one festival this week. What's your best film festival experience or tip? Share and help fellow filmmakers navigate the festival circuit! #FilmFestivals #IndieFilmSuccess

“DOC NYC touts itself as “America’s Largest Documentary Film Festival,” as its tagline states. But for some, bigger isn’t always better.” Read the full article by Anthony Kaufman on #DocumentaryMag.

Check out this blog post on the Dardenne brothers' film, Two Days, One Night (2014), based on a 'Screen Talk' delivered at the Picturehouse in Exeter, published on the University of Exeter website. The post, written by Dr. Jamie Steele, provides an introduction to the film. Learn more about the themes explored in the movie and gain a deeper understanding of this thought-provoking film! Follow the link to read the post: https://lnkd.in/eHAGQuew

Bachelor of Film Arts Snippet from The Nephilim Student work by Cobus van Rensburg https://lnkd.in/dKkWdMAe #FilmStudent #FilmEducation #FilmStudies #FilmMaking #FilmClass #FilmIndustry #FilmLife #FilmCommunity #FilmProduction #FilmCrew #FilmTheory #IndieFilm #FilmCampus #FilmSkills #FilmmakerLife #FilmGeek #LearnFilm #Filmmaking101

Great article geared towards on taking those first steps to starting your own film festival!

📝 New Blog Post Alert! 📝 Curious about how a student project evolved into a documentary showcased at the Silicon Beach Film Festival? 🎥 Check out our latest blog post where we share the behind-the-scenes journey, from the first shot to the big screen

My latest interview with Bahman Maghsoudlou for #KayhanLife