We Watched 25 Webinars About Film Festivals So You Didn’t Have To

Attending three webinars a day is totally the new normal, right? Team Smarthouse has been attending A LOT of webinars since social distancing has been in place, with a focus on listening to people talk about the current state of film festivals and learning as much as we can about how festival organizers are adapting to the industry's changing landscape.

We have pages and pages of notes from our learnings, but here are the top five things we thought would be most helpful for indie filmmakers:

Five Ways to Make Your Film Trailer Stand Out from the Crowd

There are three essential elements to every successful film release campaign: a trailer, a logline, and a poster. These are the items that any potential viewer will have at their disposal prior to making a decision about what to watch.

How to Make the Most of Your First Film Festival

Congratulations! You just received your first film festival acceptance email! Now what?

If you’re a new filmmaker experiencing the film festival circuit for the first time, you probably have a lot of questions about what happens next. This article is for you.

HOW YOUR FILM’S MESSAGE CAN DRIVE DISTRIBUTION SUCCESS

You’ve made a documentary and now you’re looking to find your audience. Maybe you’re hoping to partner with an organization that could help you connect with viewers. But where to start?

Luckily, a webinar featuring Caitlin Boyle from Film Sprout and Keith Ochwat from Filmmaker.MBA explained how your film’s message can propel your direct distribution campaign and build a revenue stream.

Indie Film, Theatrical ReleaseBrad WilkeJune 28, 2018film marketing, indie film, film sprout, webinar, filmmaking