Once your film is finished, the next step is getting it seen. This section covers everything that happens after post-production, from navigating film festivals to choosing the right distribution path. Whether you’re submitting to Sundance or planning a self-release, these guides will help you build an effective release strategy.
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5 Pro Tips To Get Your Film Selected For A Film Festival
Featured Artwork by Giorgos Tsitras This guest post was written by Andrew Straeger, the Director at Berlin Sci-Fi Filmfest. Straeger …
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What is a Trailer House? Working with Movie Trailers
Trailer house Definition & Meaning Trailer houses are specialized companies that create music for trailers, TV spots, video games, and …
What (and When) is Pilot Season?
What is Pilot Season? Definition & Meaning Pilot Season refers to a specific time of the year when the television …
Book Review: An Independent Filmmakers Guide to Preparing and Submitting to Film Festivals
A while ago, I received Anthony Straeger’s book An Independent Filmmaker’s Guide to Preparing and Submitting to Film Festivals for …
What Makes A Movie A Blockbuster? And What Does It Cost?
You know the term, but do you know the origins of what makes a movie a blockbuster? A blockbuster is …
The Ideal Short Film Length For Festivals: Optimize Your Chances
Even though a short film can technically be as long as fifty minutes and still qualify as short, most film …
How Do Short Films Make Money? (Tips & Tricks)
When you ask how short films make money, most people will say they don’t! And while that’s true to some …
Feature Film Length for Festivals: Ideal Runtime Guide
How Long Should a Feature Film Be for a Festival? Feature film length for festivals usually falls between 75 and …