Film Festivals
Film and Screenplay Festivals, Television Opportunities, and Grants
Festival Tips for Student Filmmakers:
Short films (under 12 minutes) have the best chance of getting into film festivals. Festival programmers want to show as many films as possible; therefore, they tend to avoid longer films.
Look for film festivals with a student category - it reduces the competition and gives you a better chance of being screened.
To make applying to numerous film festivals easy, check out this website: Without a Box -- It's an oneline film festival submission service.
The Ultimate Film Festival Directory - Film festival news, festivals listed by month, screenwriting-friendly festivals and lots of industry links .
Film Festivals.com - Elaborate festival listing that can be selected by country or month.
NextFrame/University Film and Video Association provides an directory of national and international festivals friendly to students.
Film Festival and Markets Calendar provides links, along with contact information for film markets and festivals - national and international.
Festival Tips for Student Filmmakers:
Short films (under 12 minutes) have the best chance of getting into film festivals. Festival programmers want to show as many films as possible; therefore, they tend to avoid longer films.
Look for film festivals with a student category - it reduces the competition and gives you a better chance of being screened.
To make applying to numerous film festivals easy, check out this website: Without a Box -- It's an oneline film festival submission service.
The Ultimate Film Festival Directory - Film festival news, festivals listed by month, screenwriting-friendly festivals and lots of industry links .
Film Festivals.com - Elaborate festival listing that can be selected by country or month.
NextFrame/University Film and Video Association provides an directory of national and international festivals friendly to students.
Film Festival and Markets Calendar provides links, along with contact information for film markets and festivals - national and international.