All posts tagged "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee"
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Freestyle Submission: FilmFreeway Seeks to Box Out Competitors With User-Friendly Features
FilmFreeway talks a big game. Founded in 2014, the film festival submissions platform has never been anything less than transparent about its... -
What Does "Worth the Entry Fee" Mean to You? We Asked, and You Answered
When we were putting together this year’s edition of the 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, we decided to get some... -
50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2017
Are film festivals getting better? That is, are they providing you—independent moviemakers—more of the things you want and need? I think they... -
Dear Film Festivals: 10 Things I’d Like You to Stop Doing, Love an Indie Filmmaker
How can a film festival position itself better to attract great submissions and talent? One filmmaker weighs in. For the last 12... -
Survey: What is a "Film Festival Worth the Entry Fee" to You? Tell Us Now!
We at MovieMaker have been putting out our annual “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” list for many years now. You’ve... -
Oaxaca FilmFest 2016: Mole, Mescal, Magic and a Memorable Selection of Films
When the invite for the 2016 Oaxaca FilmFest came in, I didn’t need much convincing to schedule the trip. The festival occupies... -
50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, 2016: Plot Your Festival Course on This Interactive Map
50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2016: now plotted out on this interactive map! So you’ve read about (and submitted... -
50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, 2016
When we compile the 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee list every year, we start by imagining you: an independent moviemaker,... -
Festival Wrap: Oaxaca FilmFest 2014
The Oaxaca FilmFest is one of the best film festivals I have had the pleasure to attend in my 15-plus year career... -
50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, 2015
Was it worth it? Indie film, by definition, resides on the margins. It’s a medium of miracles, of squeezing so much from...
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