Visions Directors Meeting 1 hr
Robert West Meeting 1 hr
PR/ART Meeting 1 hr
Indiegogo Filming 3 hrs
To Do List
-Reach out to Talbot and arrange get together with Marketing Department
-Email teachers for Visions Drop-in
-Meet with programing about Robert West
-Research Robert West candidates
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Week 9
Visions Directors Meeting 1.5 hrs
PR/Art Department Meeting 1 hr
Sponsor Packet Meeting w/Ally 1 hr
UNCW Departmental CFE Letters 1.5 hrs
Bake Sale Prep 2 hrs
To do list
- finalize sponsorship brochure content
- email professors about coming to classes to speak about Visions
-write letter to Monahan about making attending or volunteering for Visions and extra credit opportunity for FST and PFST students
PR/Art Department Meeting 1 hr
Sponsor Packet Meeting w/Ally 1 hr
UNCW Departmental CFE Letters 1.5 hrs
Bake Sale Prep 2 hrs
To do list
- finalize sponsorship brochure content
- email professors about coming to classes to speak about Visions
-write letter to Monahan about making attending or volunteering for Visions and extra credit opportunity for FST and PFST students
Monday, September 29, 2014
Procrastination Station
The procrastination article was an eye-opener for me because it made a connection between my behaviors that I never noticed. My top two reasons for procrastination are "being overextended" and "faulty assumptions" . . . surprise, surprise! I think that being a part of Visions is going to force me to conquer these weaknesses because there is so much at stake. I realized "being overextended" is a rather easy fix and I plan on drastically cutting back next semester. In all honesty, I probably should have cut back this semester. I am currently an RA, Health Promotion Peer Educator, Study Abroad Ambassador, Film Studies and Business Entrepreneurship and Development Major taking 18 hours, and now I am a director for Visions . . . Yikes! Somethings gotta give and I need to figure out what I am willing to let go of. Spreading myself so thin is not fair to myself or to the efforts and organizations that I lend my time to. Also, I am doing myself a disservice when I do not take time to look into how much time and effort something is going to take to do. A "Yes" should only come out of my mouth if I can give a 100% and know the extent of the commitment I am signing up for.
Goal: Only one melt down this semester . . . Stay Tuned!
Goal: Only one melt down this semester . . . Stay Tuned!
Event Management and Budget Article Reflections
Top Ten Tips of Event Management
Well, I had a bit of trouble accessing the article posted in the syllabus but, after conducting a google search, I found what I think might be comparable advice. Below is the link.
http://www.dfaproductions.co.uk/top-10-event-management-tips.htm
The article encouraged that the team throwing the event has a firm understanding for the events purpose and contribution to its audience. I think that this is a strong point for the Visions team and something that has matured year to year. After reading this article, I also think that the way our departments are broken up makes it so that someone is accountable for every aspect of the event.
Event Budgets
The Visions Budget is very extensive and the fact the Visions has archived the budget from the years is an invaluable resource. A few things that I took away from this article is to "keep hidden cost in mind" and "get quotes". Shopping around for quotes from different vendors is a great way to make sure that we are using our resources efficiently and cushioning the budget for unexpected fees is a smart way to have something to fall back on in case we get in a rut.
Well, I had a bit of trouble accessing the article posted in the syllabus but, after conducting a google search, I found what I think might be comparable advice. Below is the link.
http://www.dfaproductions.co.uk/top-10-event-management-tips.htm
The article encouraged that the team throwing the event has a firm understanding for the events purpose and contribution to its audience. I think that this is a strong point for the Visions team and something that has matured year to year. After reading this article, I also think that the way our departments are broken up makes it so that someone is accountable for every aspect of the event.
Event Budgets
The Visions Budget is very extensive and the fact the Visions has archived the budget from the years is an invaluable resource. A few things that I took away from this article is to "keep hidden cost in mind" and "get quotes". Shopping around for quotes from different vendors is a great way to make sure that we are using our resources efficiently and cushioning the budget for unexpected fees is a smart way to have something to fall back on in case we get in a rut.
Week 5
Directors Meeting: 1hr
PR/ART Department Meeting: 1.5 hrs
Call for entries discussion: 30 min (to be continued)
Readings and blog post: 1 hr
To Do List
-Meet with Adrienne and May
-Meet with Jonathan and Kyle to talk about Call for Entries
-Make a list of campus organizations, clubs, departments
-Check master calendar for screenings throughout the semester
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Week 4
Directors Meeting: 1 hr
Interview w/ Film Festival Director one 20 minute session and one 30 minute session: 50 min
PR/ARTDepartment Meeting: 1.5 hrs
Marketing/PR Meeting: 1hr
Marketing/PR presentation research: 3 hrs
Savannah Film Festival Interview
How many entries did they get this year? For films make sure to ask them to distinguish between
features and shorts.
1000 submissions: 65% shorts 35% features
How many films do they aim to screen each year? How many papers/presentations do they accept?
Again, for films make sure to ask them to distinguish between features and shorts.
100 official selections 70% shorts 30% features
What is their pre-screening process?
A programming team of 2 professionals and a handful of interns screen the films and look for themes in submissions that help determine the categories for the year
How do they score entries? Do they use a scoring template/rubric? Are there scoring guidelines?
The programmers use a matrix system to evaluate films for technical provisions, style, content, themes, etc./ they also look for how long a film has been on the festival circuit and if the filmmaker will grant Savannah Film Festival premier status although it is not required
Do you have a jury after the pre-screening process has ended?
Yes, they have a professional jury for feature submissions and then a jury for student and short submissions usually consisting of 5-7 people
How far in advance do they send out their call for entries? How do entries typically roll in? Early?
Late? In waves?
Call for entries go out on the last day of the festival and are pushed out in waves throughout the year/ all call for entries are digital except for within the Savannah College of Art and Design
How many paid employees do they have each year? How many volunteers?
There are 5 paid employees and 10 interns that work throughout the year/ during the festival they rely on 400 volunteers
Do you use specific programming, trafficking, budgeting software? Do you like it?
No, but they said if we know of any please let them know!
What community outreach do you do outside of your festival season to keep your event on the
public's radar and/or to raise funds? (Workshops, mini-festivals, fundraiser dinners, etc.)
They have what is called a SCAD Cinema Circle which functions as a film society that shows classic films throughout the year/ partners with high schools to do workshops and tours
Do you give out swag bags to visiting filmmakers? Presenters? Guests? If so, what type of items
do you include in those bags?
Celebrity guest get swag bags with "special gifts" worth roughly $300-$500 and filmmakers get a swag bag with a t-shirt and local gift donations
Do presenter/filmmaker pay registration to attend?
This fee is covered!
Are you able to provide presenters/filmmakers with funds to cover travel or lodging?
Savannah Film Festival pays for every filmmakers travel and lodging expenses
What "perks" do your filmmakers/scholars enjoy at your festival/conference? What else do you
encourage them to do while they're in town? m(Free dinners, tours, exclusive activities...in Wilm,
we'd try to take them to the beach, Screen Gems tour, etc.)
Filmmakers are provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday and have a personal concierge service available to them throughout the festival as well as a filmmakers only reception
Do you have special donor perks during the event? Or how do you thank them?
Concierge service throughout the festival and expensive gift bags or baskets
Additional information
-over 200 industry professionals attend the event every year
-works with a publicity firm to reach out to studios in LA and NY twice a year
-provides panels for large sponsors such as Adobe, Avid, and RealD
-choses panel themes according to what is relevant in the industry such as original programming, alternative distribution, switch from film to digital, etc.
-gets a large grant from the tourism department of the City of Savannah
features and shorts.
1000 submissions: 65% shorts 35% features
How many films do they aim to screen each year? How many papers/presentations do they accept?
Again, for films make sure to ask them to distinguish between features and shorts.
100 official selections 70% shorts 30% features
What is their pre-screening process?
A programming team of 2 professionals and a handful of interns screen the films and look for themes in submissions that help determine the categories for the year
How do they score entries? Do they use a scoring template/rubric? Are there scoring guidelines?
The programmers use a matrix system to evaluate films for technical provisions, style, content, themes, etc./ they also look for how long a film has been on the festival circuit and if the filmmaker will grant Savannah Film Festival premier status although it is not required
Do you have a jury after the pre-screening process has ended?
Yes, they have a professional jury for feature submissions and then a jury for student and short submissions usually consisting of 5-7 people
How far in advance do they send out their call for entries? How do entries typically roll in? Early?
Late? In waves?
Call for entries go out on the last day of the festival and are pushed out in waves throughout the year/ all call for entries are digital except for within the Savannah College of Art and Design
How many paid employees do they have each year? How many volunteers?
There are 5 paid employees and 10 interns that work throughout the year/ during the festival they rely on 400 volunteers
Do you use specific programming, trafficking, budgeting software? Do you like it?
No, but they said if we know of any please let them know!
What community outreach do you do outside of your festival season to keep your event on the
public's radar and/or to raise funds? (Workshops, mini-festivals, fundraiser dinners, etc.)
They have what is called a SCAD Cinema Circle which functions as a film society that shows classic films throughout the year/ partners with high schools to do workshops and tours
Do you give out swag bags to visiting filmmakers? Presenters? Guests? If so, what type of items
do you include in those bags?
Celebrity guest get swag bags with "special gifts" worth roughly $300-$500 and filmmakers get a swag bag with a t-shirt and local gift donations
Do presenter/filmmaker pay registration to attend?
This fee is covered!
Are you able to provide presenters/filmmakers with funds to cover travel or lodging?
Savannah Film Festival pays for every filmmakers travel and lodging expenses
What "perks" do your filmmakers/scholars enjoy at your festival/conference? What else do you
encourage them to do while they're in town? m(Free dinners, tours, exclusive activities...in Wilm,
we'd try to take them to the beach, Screen Gems tour, etc.)
Filmmakers are provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday and have a personal concierge service available to them throughout the festival as well as a filmmakers only reception
Do you have special donor perks during the event? Or how do you thank them?
Concierge service throughout the festival and expensive gift bags or baskets
Additional information
-over 200 industry professionals attend the event every year
-works with a publicity firm to reach out to studios in LA and NY twice a year
-provides panels for large sponsors such as Adobe, Avid, and RealD
-choses panel themes according to what is relevant in the industry such as original programming, alternative distribution, switch from film to digital, etc.
-gets a large grant from the tourism department of the City of Savannah
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Week 3
Directors Meeting- 1hr
Department Meeting- 1hr
Blog Research- 1.5 hrs
This week the PR/ART team did not have a lot to talk about during our meeting except for how excited we are for this years Visions logo and campaign! I think both of our teams are prepared to present our ideas to the class.
Task for this week
-come up with more ways to make our social networking accounts more interactive
-come up with marketing timeline for upcoming events
-think about best way to execute a successful podcast series
Department Meeting- 1hr
Blog Research- 1.5 hrs
This week the PR/ART team did not have a lot to talk about during our meeting except for how excited we are for this years Visions logo and campaign! I think both of our teams are prepared to present our ideas to the class.
Task for this week
-come up with more ways to make our social networking accounts more interactive
-come up with marketing timeline for upcoming events
-think about best way to execute a successful podcast series
Savannah Film Festival Research
1. What time is your interview scheduled and who will you be talking with when you call/skype?
Christina Routheir 11 am September 16th, 2014
2. Who started it and who runs it?
The festival was started in 1997 and is ran by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Sheila Lynne Bold is the current Programming Director and Christina Routheir is the current Director of Operation.
3. What is the mission of the festival/conference? (copy and paste the first paragraph)
The Savannah Film Festival was founded and is hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design to bring film industry talent and expertise to the students of SCAD and the greater Savannah community, in a relaxed environment that promotes education and a spirit of collaboration
4. How does this compare with their actual programming choices from the past two years? Be specific in describing what they program (mode, categories within mode, niche, Political? Global? Local?Gender? Sexuality? Race? Any themes that you see? etc...)
Looking back at last years competition films it seems that SFF has found a way to support its local filmmakers while still showcasing filmmakers around the country and internationally. Most of the international films are animation submissions and most of the narrative and documentary features are from US filmmakers. In total, SFF has 11 submission categories listed that make sure that almost any filmmaker could find a place for their film within the festival. For instance, there are categories for professional shorts, super-shorts, world-shorts, and student shorts, as well as, documentary and narrative features, historical, supernatural, and even 3D. I think this festival programs to bring a broad spectrum of filmmakers together to intermingle with industry insiders.
5. Where is the event?
The festival is held in downtown Savannah, Georgia.
6. When is the event? (Give dates from last year if not current)
October 25th 2014-November 1st 2014
7. How do you submit? Snail mail, online, withoutabox, through their site, etc...
Withoutabox- there is nowhere on the SFF website for submission information
8. When are the deadlines to enter? Early? Reg? Late?
Early April 1st
Regular June 16th
Late July 1st
Extended July 15th
9. How much does it cost to enter?
Standard-
Early $30
Regular $40
Late $50
Extended $60
Discounted
Early $20
Regular $30
Late $40
Extended $50
10. Who’s eligible, what are the guidelines to enter?
GENERAL RULES
PREMIERE STATUS
While the festival always considers films that have screened at other film festivals, or have been picked up for distribution, the festival refrains from programming films for competition that have already been released theatrically or have DVD sales or online streaming prior to the completion of the 2014 Savannah Film Festival.
Works in Progress ARE NOT CONSIDERED. Please submit films in their final, complete state.
All entries must be submitted as an online screener (vimeo link accepted) or DVD, NTSC, Region 0 and 1 (PAL is accepted on request). NO Blu-Ray pre-screeners please.
All entries must either be in the English language or be subtitled in the English language.
11. Is there a Student category?
Yes, Student shorts and RealD 3D student competition
12. What formats do they except for jurying? DVD, Vimeo, Flash drives?
All entries must be submitted as an online screener (vimeo link accepted) or DVD, NTSC, Region 0 and 1 (PAL is accepted on request). NO Blu-Ray pre-screeners please.
13. What formats do they except for exhibition/screening?
Regardless of original format, all competition films screen on DCP or HDCam for festival presentation. 35mm or Blu-ray are considered on a case by case basis
14. How many films screened at the festival last year?
50 competition films and and hundreds of non-competition films
15. How long is a typical shorts block or paper presentation block at their event?
n/a
16. How many films or papers do they program per block?
n/a
17. How do people register to attend? Is there a cost to attend as a guest?
over 40,000 attended SFF last year and people can register to attend by going to the Savannah Box Office website
Savannah Pass $75
Silver Pass $350
Reserved Pass $750
Gold Pass $500
Bronze Pass n/a because tickets are already sold out!
general admission tickets become available on October 1st
18. Look at sponsorship page and see what businesses. Grants and private entities give money to the
event. Figure out how many of each kind and note any leads that might be useful to us.
In 2013 SFF was sponsored by the following:
Delta Airlines
People.com
Dolby Digital
Stella Artois
Krispy Kreme Donuts
Coca Cola
City of Savannah
Etc. Etc. Etc. (x100)
19. What are their sponsorship levels and incentives for each level?
Presenting Sponsor ($1,000,000 - One available)
Premier Sponsor ($500,000 - One available)
Grand Sponsor ($250,000 - Two available)
Producers’ Circle ($100,000 - Two available)
Directors’ Circle ($50,000 - four available)
Platinum Sponsor ($25,000 - six available)
Gold Sponsor ($15,000 - 10 available)
Silver Sponsor ($10,000 - 15 available)
Bronze Sponsor ($5,000 - 20 available)
Contributing Sponsor ($2,500 - 20 available)
Friend of the Festival ($1,500 - 25 available)
The list of incentives per category is long so here is a link :)
http://filmfest.scad.edu/sites/default/files/2013_SFF_Sponsorship_Brochure.pdf
20. Did they have a kickstarter or indiegogo? What incentives did they have for each level of donor?
n/a
21. What kind of non-traditional film/video events have they had before? Things like Installations,
'Visual Soundwalls,' VJing etc.
n/a
22. Are there ways in which they have expanded the typical film screening event? How have they
branched out from sitting in a dark room in front of a screen?
SFF holds workshops with industry insiders and honors a handful of special guest every year including Academy Award winners, A list actor/actresses, etc.
Christina Routheir 11 am September 16th, 2014
2. Who started it and who runs it?
The festival was started in 1997 and is ran by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Sheila Lynne Bold is the current Programming Director and Christina Routheir is the current Director of Operation.
3. What is the mission of the festival/conference? (copy and paste the first paragraph)
The Savannah Film Festival was founded and is hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design to bring film industry talent and expertise to the students of SCAD and the greater Savannah community, in a relaxed environment that promotes education and a spirit of collaboration
4. How does this compare with their actual programming choices from the past two years? Be specific in describing what they program (mode, categories within mode, niche, Political? Global? Local?Gender? Sexuality? Race? Any themes that you see? etc...)
Looking back at last years competition films it seems that SFF has found a way to support its local filmmakers while still showcasing filmmakers around the country and internationally. Most of the international films are animation submissions and most of the narrative and documentary features are from US filmmakers. In total, SFF has 11 submission categories listed that make sure that almost any filmmaker could find a place for their film within the festival. For instance, there are categories for professional shorts, super-shorts, world-shorts, and student shorts, as well as, documentary and narrative features, historical, supernatural, and even 3D. I think this festival programs to bring a broad spectrum of filmmakers together to intermingle with industry insiders.
5. Where is the event?
The festival is held in downtown Savannah, Georgia.
6. When is the event? (Give dates from last year if not current)
October 25th 2014-November 1st 2014
7. How do you submit? Snail mail, online, withoutabox, through their site, etc...
Withoutabox- there is nowhere on the SFF website for submission information
8. When are the deadlines to enter? Early? Reg? Late?
Early April 1st
Regular June 16th
Late July 1st
Extended July 15th
9. How much does it cost to enter?
Standard-
Early $30
Regular $40
Late $50
Extended $60
Discounted
Early $20
Regular $30
Late $40
Extended $50
10. Who’s eligible, what are the guidelines to enter?
GENERAL RULES
PREMIERE STATUS
While the festival always considers films that have screened at other film festivals, or have been picked up for distribution, the festival refrains from programming films for competition that have already been released theatrically or have DVD sales or online streaming prior to the completion of the 2014 Savannah Film Festival.
Works in Progress ARE NOT CONSIDERED. Please submit films in their final, complete state.
All entries must be submitted as an online screener (vimeo link accepted) or DVD, NTSC, Region 0 and 1 (PAL is accepted on request). NO Blu-Ray pre-screeners please.
All entries must either be in the English language or be subtitled in the English language.
11. Is there a Student category?
Yes, Student shorts and RealD 3D student competition
12. What formats do they except for jurying? DVD, Vimeo, Flash drives?
All entries must be submitted as an online screener (vimeo link accepted) or DVD, NTSC, Region 0 and 1 (PAL is accepted on request). NO Blu-Ray pre-screeners please.
13. What formats do they except for exhibition/screening?
Regardless of original format, all competition films screen on DCP or HDCam for festival presentation. 35mm or Blu-ray are considered on a case by case basis
50 competition films and and hundreds of non-competition films
15. How long is a typical shorts block or paper presentation block at their event?
n/a
16. How many films or papers do they program per block?
n/a
17. How do people register to attend? Is there a cost to attend as a guest?
over 40,000 attended SFF last year and people can register to attend by going to the Savannah Box Office website
Savannah Pass $75
Silver Pass $350
Reserved Pass $750
Gold Pass $500
Bronze Pass n/a because tickets are already sold out!
general admission tickets become available on October 1st
18. Look at sponsorship page and see what businesses. Grants and private entities give money to the
event. Figure out how many of each kind and note any leads that might be useful to us.
In 2013 SFF was sponsored by the following:
Delta Airlines
People.com
Dolby Digital
Stella Artois
Krispy Kreme Donuts
Coca Cola
City of Savannah
Etc. Etc. Etc. (x100)
19. What are their sponsorship levels and incentives for each level?
Presenting Sponsor ($1,000,000 - One available)
Premier Sponsor ($500,000 - One available)
Grand Sponsor ($250,000 - Two available)
Producers’ Circle ($100,000 - Two available)
Directors’ Circle ($50,000 - four available)
Platinum Sponsor ($25,000 - six available)
Gold Sponsor ($15,000 - 10 available)
Silver Sponsor ($10,000 - 15 available)
Bronze Sponsor ($5,000 - 20 available)
Contributing Sponsor ($2,500 - 20 available)
Friend of the Festival ($1,500 - 25 available)
The list of incentives per category is long so here is a link :)
http://filmfest.scad.edu/sites/default/files/2013_SFF_Sponsorship_Brochure.pdf
20. Did they have a kickstarter or indiegogo? What incentives did they have for each level of donor?
n/a
21. What kind of non-traditional film/video events have they had before? Things like Installations,
'Visual Soundwalls,' VJing etc.
n/a
22. Are there ways in which they have expanded the typical film screening event? How have they
branched out from sitting in a dark room in front of a screen?
SFF holds workshops with industry insiders and honors a handful of special guest every year including Academy Award winners, A list actor/actresses, etc.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Week 2
9/4 Visions Directors Meeting (1 hr)
9/4 Visions Department Meeting (1.5 hrs)
9/5 Prezi Group Meeting (2 hrs)
9/8 Prezi Group Meeting (1 hr)
Marketing Department to do list
-go through Visions 4 website and look for salvageable content
-think of ideas for Facebook polls
-come up with potential interview questions for Faces of Visions
9/4 Visions Department Meeting (1.5 hrs)
9/5 Prezi Group Meeting (2 hrs)
9/8 Prezi Group Meeting (1 hr)
Marketing Department to do list
-go through Visions 4 website and look for salvageable content
-think of ideas for Facebook polls
-come up with potential interview questions for Faces of Visions
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Interview Confirmation
I have yet to confirm a specific date and time with my contact for the Savannah Film Festival because she will be out of the office until Wednesday September 10th. I did however send her an email during class so I'm sure that I will get a response from her quickly on or after the 10th. Stay tuned!
Monday, September 1, 2014
Diving in Head First!
This year I am excited to experience Visions in a new way. In previous years I have attended screenings and conference blocks at Visions Film Festival & Conference but never thought about how much effort it took to pull off such a dynamic event. Accepting the position of Marketing Director for Visions was truly a leap of faith and in all honesty, Visions 5 is still a bit of an enigma to me. With that being said, Visions seems to be a well oiled machine and I am sure that I will quickly become acclimated to the work environment, expectations, and AMAZING team. One of the things I am looking forward to the most this year is the collaborative structure and creative environment of the class. The format of the class is a refreshing alternative to the majority of the classes I have had and is more representative of a workplace than a classroom. Even though I know that things will get chaotic and stressful at times, I genuinely believe that Visions is something that I am going to look forward to every week because of the people and the goal that we all share of making Visions 5 the best one yet. Being a part of Visions 5 is going to challenge me and reward me in ways that are not typical of most university courses and while I'm not sure if joining Visions is opening up a Pandora's box or treasure chest, something tells me that its going to be a unique combination of both.
After reading Festivals of Their Own, I realized how important it is to build a sense of community around a film festival. A sense of community is important because filmmakers are putting out an intimate part of themselves when screening their films and they should feel safe enough to accept encouragement, praise, and criticism from the audience. Another thing I took away from the reading is that festivals that stand out the most are ones that have a clear mission and a unique personality that impacts every decision made regarding the festival. The easiest way for a festival to build a community of loyal festival goers is to be identifiable and consistent. The list of festivals that the reading provided was very diverse and relevant to filmmakers that are still rather new to filmmaking and the interview made creating a film festival seem more attainable.
Microcinema was an interesting read and introduced me to a movement that I was not aware of. It was nice to learn that the concept of microcinema is still alive to day and may even be experiencing a revival around the country. After learning about the history of microcinema I realized that I unknowingly have been exposed to it while I was in Paris this summer. In the Latin Quarter there are a few small venues that screen French shorts and also double as a community theater (there are also some pretty cool street artists and an awesome crepe stand nearby). For seven euros I got to see a block of shorts (that I did not understand because they did not have subtitles but I appreciated none the less) and some type of Mime variety show! Many of the Museums also had film installations in the evening as well. I think that Microcinema is a cool concept and something I might try to seek out in whatever community I am living in.
After reading Festivals of Their Own, I realized how important it is to build a sense of community around a film festival. A sense of community is important because filmmakers are putting out an intimate part of themselves when screening their films and they should feel safe enough to accept encouragement, praise, and criticism from the audience. Another thing I took away from the reading is that festivals that stand out the most are ones that have a clear mission and a unique personality that impacts every decision made regarding the festival. The easiest way for a festival to build a community of loyal festival goers is to be identifiable and consistent. The list of festivals that the reading provided was very diverse and relevant to filmmakers that are still rather new to filmmaking and the interview made creating a film festival seem more attainable.
Microcinema was an interesting read and introduced me to a movement that I was not aware of. It was nice to learn that the concept of microcinema is still alive to day and may even be experiencing a revival around the country. After learning about the history of microcinema I realized that I unknowingly have been exposed to it while I was in Paris this summer. In the Latin Quarter there are a few small venues that screen French shorts and also double as a community theater (there are also some pretty cool street artists and an awesome crepe stand nearby). For seven euros I got to see a block of shorts (that I did not understand because they did not have subtitles but I appreciated none the less) and some type of Mime variety show! Many of the Museums also had film installations in the evening as well. I think that Microcinema is a cool concept and something I might try to seek out in whatever community I am living in.
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