Festival Governance: Boards, Advisors, and Curatorial Autonomy
Discover how smart governance – from clear board roles to conflict-of-interest rules – keeps film festivals accountable, inclusive, and artistically free.
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From Niche to Notable: How to Grow a Film Festival Without Losing Credibility
Can a small film festival grow bigger without selling out? Learn how to scale up and preserve your festival’s authenticity, quality, and credibility.
Film Festival Premiere Policies That Help, Not Hurt
Don’t let rigid premiere rules hurt your festival’s lineup. Learn how smart premiere policies can boost prestige and press—without losing great films to other festivals.
Programming Identity Without Silos: Crafting a Coherent Film Festival Lineup
Break down programming silos by balancing gala premieres with new voices, maintaining a uniform curatorial voice, and diversifying your film festival lineup.
The Value Proposition: What Filmmakers, Audiences, and Industry Get From Your Festival
What do filmmakers, industry insiders, and audiences each want from your film festival – and how do you deliver? This guide reveals the key benefits you must provide to every stakeholder and the three must-have festival features (from flawless projection to serious industry networking) to maximize your event’s impact.
Start With Why: Defining Your Film Festival’s Mission and Personality
Every great festival starts with ‘why.’ Learn to define your festival’s mission and personality and craft a mission charter to guide every decision and keep your team aligned.