Guest Services That Win Hearts at Film Festivals
Make your film festival a filmmaker favourite with exceptional hospitality: from personal liaisons to comfortable lounges that wow guests and win hearts.
Final Locks and Announcement Prep: How to Finalise Your Festival Line-up and Create a Buzz-Worthy Reveal
How do top festival producers craft line-up announcements that get everyone buzzing? From finalising the line-up to orchestrating multi-wave reveals, this guide reveals their secrets.
Communication Cadence With Sales Agents for Film Festivals
Secure top film premieres for your festival by mastering communication with film sales agents: respond quickly, avoid over-promising, and build the trust that keeps top films returning.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Film Festival Funnel
Boost diversity, equity & inclusion in your film festival by setting goals (not quotas), broadening outreach, training screeners on bias, and tracking progress.
Rights & Clearances Checks During Film Festival Selection
Don’t let legal snags pull films from your festival lineup. Learn to clear rights early and secure screening permissions to protect your festival schedule.
Film Festival Waivers and Invitations: When to Bend the Rules
Bend the rules without playing favorites. Learn to waive fees or invite films fairly – set clear criteria, maintain an open-call vs invited mix, stay transparent.
Declines With Dignity: How Film Festivals Can Say No with Clarity and Respect
Master the art of the gentle rejection: write clear, caring film festival decline letters, offer feedback, and keep filmmakers eager to return.
Managing Festival Premiere Status and Conflicts
Navigate film festival premiere politics like a pro with expert tips on verifying premiere status claims and coordinating with other festivals to avoid clashes.
Film Festival Programming Meetings That Decide, Not Meander
Transform your film festival programming meetings into decisive powerhouses. Learn how top festival teams worldwide use pre-meeting prep, a Yes/Maybe/No system, strict section quotas, and clear action plans to ensure every meeting ends with concrete lineup decisions and assigned next steps.
Film Festival Screeners and Coverage: Training for Consistency
Make your film festival judging consistent and fair. Learn how standardized rubrics, calibration sessions, and oversight ensure every film gets a fair chance.
Designing a Film Festival Submission Funnel That Respects Filmmakers
Design a film festival submission process that respects filmmakers. Limit categories, use clear rules, offer fee waivers & be transparent to ease anxiety and build trust.
Thematic Programming That Drives Conversation in Film Festivals
Make your film festival a catalyst for change: choose themes and pair films with panels and partner organizations to spark conversation and inspire action.