Short Film Festivals Opportunity Calling Indie Film Makers

What's unique about short films?

A motion picture running not more than 40 minutes.

Usually, Pictured and produced by indie filmmaker to prove their Talent.

Roles are even played by family members or friends in lack of Budget.

Screened on local, national cinemasor small level Film festivals.

Came in 1910s in US. They had short subjects which could be live actions or animation.

In1930s, it began to disappear Only produced in-house by independent filmmakers and screened by financing firm.

Although in 1955, television programs replaced short films, in 1980s, short subjects began to call as small films and got fame.

History of short films

Present scenario OfShort films

Non-commercial motion pictures used for different themes like comedy, cartoon or small stories.

Anyone can Independently create and direct a short picture today at cheaper cost.

Many youngsters have started their career as short filmmakers.

Many industry professionals have started film festivals to support young film makers.

Role of short Film Festivals

Events organized annually to promote talent of small movie makers.

Provides platform to newbie with low budget or experienced filmmakers to promote their creativity.

Its a whole different way to Circulate Exclusively a film through film festivals.

Films can actually prove financiallyAnd critically successful by following this route.

Things to consider when choosing a film festival

Choose a festival that is visited by industry professional like producer, directors, managers, etc.

Be sure aboutdistribution opportunityto land a reliable distribution deal.

Most importantly, check the film festival policies choose for your film.

Also check for the Juries, attendance figure, prizes and press coverage, etc.

Tips to enhance the delight of film festivals

Submit your film really early, at least two or three weeks before deadline

Keep the film short with running time between 20-30 minutes. Long running times are undesirable.

Publicize your filmBy making postcards and distributing it around the festival.

Allow film festivals what they are, but avoid sneak previews of your film.

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