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There are many dos to consider when entering a film festival: be specific about the film’s hook; outline what’s in it for the organizers; and ensure the event caters to your target audience. However, today we’re here to look at the ultimate don’ts worth considering when submitting to a film fest.

Lies, lawsuits, and lunacy: What not to do when entering a film festival

There are many dos to consider when entering a film festival: be specific about the film’s hook; outline what’s in it for the organizers; and ensure the event caters to your target audience. However, today we’re here to look at the ultimate don’ts worth considering

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The Oxford Film Festival celebrated its 15th birthday this year with its five-day event dedicated to the art of independent film. The event unites filmmakers & filmgoers from around the world to enjoy five days of workshops, panels, and parties, while offering screenings of movies competing in various categories.

Celebrating indie filmmaking with Oxford Film Festival

The Oxford Film Festival celebrated its 15th birthday this year with its five-day event dedicated to the art of independent film. The event unites filmmakers & filmgoers from around the world to enjoy five days of workshops, panels, and parties, while offering screenings of movies

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Whether you’re a first time filmmaker or a seasoned professional, submitting a short or feature for consideration to a film festival can be nerve wracking. What do film festivals look for in a successful movie submission? Film Daily has the answer.

Festival gold: Indie fests divulge what films they are looking for

Whether you’re a first time filmmaker or a seasoned professional, submitting a short or feature for consideration to a film festival can be nerve wracking. What do film festivals look for in a successful movie submission? Film Daily has the answer.

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This week, the Sundance Institute renewed its agreement with IMDbPro’s online submission service Withoutabox to handle its applications until 2021. This is just one of Withoutabox’s long-term agreements that shut out competition from the likes of its rival FilmFreeway, which does not push for exclusivity.

Withoutabox vs. FilmFreeway: The major shift in film festival submissions

This week, the Sundance Institute renewed its agreement with IMDbPro’s online submission service Withoutabox to handle its applications until 2021. This is just one of Withoutabox’s long-term agreements that shut out competition from the likes of its rival FilmFreeway, which does not push for exclusivity.

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Accessibility to funding and equipment, along with the opportunities film festivals present to indie filmmakers and their audiences, are behind a sharp rise in the birth of such events in recent years. However, this doesn’t mean launching your own festival’s an easy feat.

The Film Daily guide to starting your own film festival

Accessibility to funding and equipment, along with the opportunities film festivals present to indie filmmakers and their audiences, are behind a sharp rise in the birth of such events in recent years. However, this doesn’t mean launching your own festival’s an easy feat.

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With the rise of accessible and affordable streaming sites such as Netflix and Hulu, movie theaters have taken a hit. However, while cinema ticket sales may be dwindling, the film festival market is thriving. Let’s explore the rise of film festivals: the cool kids’ club where everyone’s invited.

The rise of film festivals: Cool kids’ clubs where everyone’s invited

With the rise of accessible and affordable streaming sites such as Netflix and Hulu, movie theaters have taken a hit. However, while cinema ticket sales may be dwindling, the film festival market is thriving. Let’s explore the rise of film festivals: the cool kids’ club

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