Must attend film festivals for filmmakers |
Posted: April 10, 2018 |
All these glamorous and fame-related things: red carpets, famous actors, prestigious honours, new talents, demanding critics, experienced producers, the atmosphere of abundance and luxury – it’s all about film festivals. But when it comes to those involved in the film industry, all these things aren’t the core issue, though film festivals are must-to-visit events especially for filmmakers. Of course, if you are merely an attendant, then your visit will be more of just going out character. But if you are only planning to enter the sphere of the filmmaking or want to represent your film, then film festivals can be easily called ‘your work’. Film festivals will enrich you with a lot of opportunities, starting from introducing your film in front of the audience and ending with participation in different panels, establishing solid connections and getting your film reviewed. Guess, that this list is quite well-known, but here is a top of must-attend film festivals for filmmakers. 1. Venice International Film Festival This film festival was the first one established in the filmmaking industry, and thus it is one of the top events, magnetising film premieres, producers, paparazzi, critics and stars. Due to this festival, Italy attracts one of the essential film premieres and is a decent opponent to all other film events. Some experts criticise this event for being held at the beginning of September together with other autumn film events, but the Venice Film Festival is called to be one of the most luxury and glamorous film events. Along with showing new Italian cinema and classy international art films, this event has also screened the most known film hits. The highest prize at the Venice Film Festival – the Golden Lion is honourable throughout the whole world and debatably as precious as one from the Cannes. The film festival will live up your promises, and a charming Venice will exceed your expectations. 2. The Cannes Film Festival Although there are different opinions about which this film festival could be named “the best”, needless to say, that the Cannes film festival holds the royal position on this list. This film festival is deservedly called the “king” or the “masterpiece” of film festivals, that’s why this event doesn’t need advertising. The number of persons, talented people and the press are countless, as Cannes finds the place for high-budget action films out of competition along with new-coming romantic stories and revealing life confessions. Not everyone is allowed at this festival, but if you have an individual accreditation or invitation, then you’re a welcomed guest. This event is always visited by film finance companies, such as Red Rock Entertainment film investment company. So if you are at the beginning of your filmmaking career, attending the Cannes, you can make a great deal. 3. London Film Festival The London Film Festival can be called a new-comer comparing to The Cannes or the Venice Film Festival, but it has already proved its stable position in the film industry. It is organised annually by the BFI – British Film Institute, and taking into account the fact that its significant sponsors have become British cinema’s lead agency, this event has no other way than becoming one of the world’s most prestigious event. The lastly appeared trend of this festival is the attraction of many celebrities from the film industry, who willingly participate in discussion sessions and provide with more information about filmmaking and the screened films. Although this festival can’t yet compete with the Cannes or the Venice film events due to its relatively late establishment, it is gaining its prestigious and famous followers rapidly and, thus, it is an excellent platform for filmmakers to be presented. 4. Berlin International Film Festival The annual Berlinale always attracts film industry from around the world. It is considered to be less glamorous, but more serious world’s established film events. The festival does enormous work to inform about its program the whole city and attendants are always grateful for having the best venues compared to other film festivals. For a note, Berlinale hosts more than 100 countries and 25,000 professionals and film fans. It is also attended by Red Rock Entertainment film finance company together with other film investment companies. As far as Berlin is famous for being an admiring capital with many international visitors, this international film industry event is worthy of filmmakers’ visits. The festival also attracts visitors by the fact that it can offer joint projects, panel discussions and workshops during the two weeks of the festival. 5. International Film Festival in Rotterdam The characteristic feature of International Film Festival in Rotterdam is its focus on independent and experimental filmmaking by founding and helping finance new talents, who are going to conquer the worldwide film audience. This festival hosts CineMart for film producers, who are searching for founders, so you can easily find there precisely your ones. Probably being not so glamorous and even known, this festival has its unforgettable spirit and original approach. It is held in various cinemas in Rotterdam and doubtlessly attracts much audience.
So, as far as you can see, being a filmmaker, it is more than necessary to attend different film festivals. Use your opportunities, visit such events, present your works, find investors, establish professional connections, share your experience and succeed.
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