3 Things Filmmakers Should Know About Film Festivals - Jon Reiss

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Jon Reiss is a critically acclaimed filmmaker, author, and media strategist. His experience releasing his documentary feature, Bomb It, with a hybrid strategy was the inspiration for writing Think Outside the Box Office, the first step-by-step guide for filmmakers to distribute and market their films. He has given workshops and spoken at conferences and festivals throughout the world. Jon has worked with numerous filmmakers, companies and organizations that are looking to connect with audiences and distribute their work in the digital landscape. Jon Reiss invented the concept of the Producer of Marketing and Distribution (PMD) which has become a new crew position in independent film. He has worked with and consulted for Paramount Pictures, Screen Australia, Film Independent, Creative Scotland, The South Australian Film Corporation and numerous film schools and festivals. He the year-round distribution and marketing lab leader at the IFP Filmmaker Labs. Reiss also contributes to Filmmaker Magazine, Huffington Post, Indiewire, Screen Daily, Moviemaker Magazine and other publications. Jon Reiss got his start in filmmaking and distribution at the infamous San Francisco documentary collective Target Video. Reiss not only shot seminal bands such as Black Flag, Iggy Pop, Throbbing Gristle, The Cramps, TSOL but was one of the first - if not the first person to conceptualize and execute video tours throughout Europe, carting 500 lbs of video deck and projector in a VW Bus across 15,000 miles.

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[filmcourage]

What's the best film festival that you have ever been to?

[invisibleadversary]

Festivals today aren’t the gateways they once were. A slot at Cannes or Sundance isn’t the golden ticket many imagine. In reality, most films showcased at these top-tier festivals don’t secure distribution, nor do they significantly boost opportunities for their filmmakers.

[Novastar.SaberCombat]

1. They're rigged.
2. They're a waste of resources.
3. Refer to #1 & #2.

[Theomite]

This was very informative. I wish he gave more stats or specifics, but for general information, I like that he focused on the concept summation of what the idea of festivals are and what space to get your head in about them.