Friday, May 8, 2009

NY Film Academy Invites you

IFP invites you to join us



Thursday, May 14th
6:30PM
NY Film Academy
100 East 17th Street, 3rd Floor, NY
RSVP:rsvp.ifp.org


With more and more films vying for less and less slots on festival slates, it’s become more difficult than ever before for filmmakers to find their place and reach audiences on the traditional festival circuit – and beyond. Luckily, film festivals are popping up daily– online, in your hometown and by niche audiences the world over which help filmmakers promote their work, cultivate fan bases and get their work seen. But how do you decide which ones are right for you?

Navigating the myriad of traditional and new media festival options available can be confusing, expensive and time-consuming, especially without a strategic plan in place. Hear from filmmakers, festival programmers and technologists about how these new opportunities will shape the “festival circuit” in the years to come and what steps filmmakers can take to maximize these new venues to their advantage

Panelists:
Jennifer Grausman – ‘Pressure Cooker’ – Co-Director
Joe Mauceri – NYC Horror Film Festival – Programming Director
Michael Sladek – ‘Con Artist’ – Director
Bridget Stokes – BEV Pictures – Founder
Basil Tsiokos – Sundance Film Festival – Programming Associate

Networking and drinks to follow panel.

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