Film festivals are an independent filmmakers paradise. Since
more and more filmmakers are aiming towards making a brand and a name for
themselves, a lot of them are producing their films independently. With the
hope of getting their films seen by the masses, these filmmakers shop their
films around the world in varies film festivals. Some film festivals are Oscar
boasters, and allow the filmmaker’s film to be qualified for the academy awards
if their film is a winner. The Florida Film Festival is one of those film festivals. Like most other film
festivals, the Florida Film Festival brings out a very popular crowd to view
these films. Many people are excited to see the next big producer or director.
Those producers and directors are discovered at the film festivals. A film festival
like the Atlanta Film Festival, brings stars from all over the world. Atlanta
is booming with talent. With major companies and studios already in the area
like Tyler Perry Studios and Rainforest Films,
the Atlanta area is already swarming with talent. This talent is eager to see
what films are being made as well. Every independent filmmaker is looking for
an opportunity to showcase their talent, and to possibly catch the eyes of a
big producer or studio. To have the opportunity to get a feature film released
in theaters is every filmmaker’s dream. Film festivals make this dream a
reality. With film festivals in almost all the major cities, film-goers are
eager to see the work of this new generation of filmmakers. Do you have a film
that you think is worth seeing? Now is the time to dust that film off and get
copies of it and send it to as many film festivals as you can afford. You never
know what could happen. If you have a film idea you been sitting on for some
time, now is the time to build a crew and get the ball rolling. Opportunities
could be missed out on just because you are sitting on an idea. Let’s all encourage these
filmmakers and support these film festivals. One day we may just see one of
those filmmakers win an academy award.
Hello Ronald,
ReplyDeleteYour interest with film-making is inspirational. This reminds me of winning a Grammy or at least getting nominated. Your understanding of how this process works in regards to the multiple film festivals seems very clear. Have you visited any other film festival? I go every year to SXSW in Austin Texas. I didn’t have much idea of there being too many more festivals. I see now that they are all over the place. Do you have a favorite festival or which festival is the most known? Thank you for your insight on film festivals.
Thanks, Joshua Knight