35mm/16mm-Friendly Practices for Film Festivals
Make your film festival 35mm/16mm-friendly: hire expert projectionists, plan extra prep, inspect & store prints safely, and wow audiences with celluloid magic.
Film Festival Projection Standards: DCI Done Right
Don’t let poor projection ruin your films – learn how to uphold cinema-standard brightness, colour, and sound at your festival for flawless screenings every time.
Choosing Film Festival Venues: Cinemas, Multipurpose Halls, and Pop-Ups
From cinemas to pop-up screens, see how festival organizers balance atmosphere, acoustics, sightlines and accessibility to pick the perfect film festival venues.
Post-Festival Aftercare: The Long Tail
Keep your film festival’s success rolling long after closing night: share highlights with funders, host encore screenings, connect filmmakers with distributors.
Sensitive Subjects: Duty of Care for Festival Contributors
Sensitive subjects at film festivals need sensitive handling. See how producers use trigger warnings, trained staff, and safe spaces to keep everyone safe.
Networking That Isn’t Awkward: Curating Purpose-Built Mixers at Film Festivals
Learn how to make networking at film festivals genuinely enjoyable and productive. This guide reveals insider tips to curate small, purpose-driven mixers (like pairing first-time directors with editors or doc producers with funders), using inclusive name badges, clever icebreakers, and friendly moderation to spark real connections. Say goodbye to awkward meet-ups – discover actionable steps to create engaging networking events that build lasting partnerships long after the festival ends.
Awards Night Without Surprises: How to Run a Flawless Film Festival Awards Ceremony
Pull off a flawless, surprise-free film festival awards night. Learn how to brief nominees, get every name right, and celebrate filmmakers’ craft and community.
Publicists and EPKs: Helping Films Get Seen at Film Festivals
Get your festival films in the headlines by leveraging publicists, EPKs, interviews, and media timing – ensuring every film gets the attention it deserves.
Q&A Excellence at Film Festivals: Moderators, Timekeeping, and Safety
Make your film festival Q&As unforgettable. Learn how to train moderators, handle tough audience questions, keep sessions timely, and capture memorable moments.
Filmmaker Orientation: What to Expect & Where to Shine at Film Festivals
Insider festival advice on filmmaker orientation. Learn how to prepare directors for Q&As, press interviews, and networking – tips to ensure they shine.
Film Festival Accommodation Strategy: Blocks, Billets, and Budget
Film festival accommodation tips: negotiate hotel deals for all budgets, offer homestays to indie creators, and simplify check-ins to keep your guests happy.
Travel, Visas, and Immigration Support for Festivals
Don’t let travel woes derail your festival. Learn how top organisers host international artists seamlessly, with strategies for visas, flight delays, and VIP arrivals.