Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work by Gann Jon

Author:Gann, Jon [Gann, Jon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: ReelPlan
Published: 2012-07-23T16:00:00+00:00

DUSTIN: Which is exactly why I got into this field.

Lastly, if you could give would be entrants one last piece of advice, what would it be?

BETH: Edit your film. We really see so many features that are just 15 minutes too long, or shorts that need a few minutes trimmed.

DUSTIN: Don’t be afraid to kill your babies — taking out scenes that you love, but don’t add to the overall story.

I would also add that one of the best things to do is get involved with a festival and become a pre-screener or programmer. If you really understood the process — and have the opportunity to see the films that don’t make the cut — you have a major advantage over other filmmakers.

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