T.C.o.Y.D.C. Film Festivals & Markets

Film Festivals & Markets

from "The Components of Your Distribution Campaign"

Open Ended

What are film festivals?

Open Ended

What are film markets?

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Which of these are considered top film marketplaces?​ ​

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European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin

The Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film) in France

MIPCOM in France

The American Film Convention

Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART)

Toronto International Film Festival & Market

Sundance Film Market

Venice Film Festival & Market

London Production Marketplace (LOGIBO)

Multiple Choice

Only apply to festivals that can provide what you need & want.

• True

• False

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Festivals: Monetized

Did you know you can make money from festivals?

Some festivals will invite your film with a screening fee.
In order for this to be an option, you need:​ ​

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an A-List festival premiere

Famous people involved/starring

Specifically alligned subject matter

Expensive tickets for all attendees

Nepotism

Multiple screenings guaranteed to sell out

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Festivals: Non-monetized

However, most independent, narrative films won’t monetize at festivals. Filmmakers can easily waste money submitting to festivals. So make sure you research and plan ahead. You need to know:​

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who programs films like yours?

where are the audiences for this film?

which festivals program submissions vs invitations

premiere status requirements

online availability policy

ticket prices

hidden programmer biases

caliber of jury members

Fin.