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For most emerging filmmakers, the goal of launching a film on the film festival circuit begins with one singular dream: SUNDANCE! But what lies beyond Sundance for you and your film? In this informative seminar, presented just in time for "festival season," film festival programmer/film consultant Thomas Ethan Harris (former Director Of Programming Los Angeles Film Festival and Palm Springs International Festival Of Short Films) offers filmmakers practical skills to navigating the world of film festivals to maximum effect.

What are the most significant film festivals and showcases you should be considering right now before that ultimate Sundance dream fades and you are left with a very good film with no place to show it?

Discussion Topics to be discussed include:

A survey of the most important film festivals in both the United States and the international community. A breakdown and discussion of what particular film festivals are looking for and what individual film festivals respond to as they build their yearly list of selected films.
How to strategize the best festival release for your film.
The growing importance of community and genre film festivals.
The importance of your film's press kit and key art.
The "where," "when" and "how" of submitting your film.

Secret "insider tips" on submitting your film that will improve your chances of getting selected!! A list of film festivals to AVOID and why!
Whether you are currently submitting your film to festivals or whether you are in production on your film or even if you are just prepping or writing your first film, EVERYONE is encourage to attend this insightful, stimulating and empowering discussion of film festivals and film festival release strategy.

$12 Cinematheque Members, $15 Students/Seniors, $20 General.

Location Name:  Egyptian Theatre

Address: 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028-4605