Where can I submit my short film?
Here is a list of 20 film festivals, both domestic and international, that are worth submitting to in the upcoming year:
- Sundance Film Festival.
- Cannes Film Festival.
- Palm Springs International ShortFest.
- Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.
- Aspen Shortsfest.
- Tribeca Film Festival.
- Los Angeles Film Festival.
How much do film distributors take?
Leasing, the distributor agrees to pay a fixed amount for the rights to distribute the film. Profit-sharing, the distributor gets a percentage of the profits made from the film. This percentage is usually between 10-50%. (Never go for the 50/50 split.
How do you get a short film on Netflix?
Netflix only accepts submissions through a licensed literary agent, or from a producer, attorney, manager, or entertainment executive with whom we have a preexisting relationship. Any idea that is submitted by other means is considered an “unsolicited submission.”
Should I make a website for my short film?
Effective websites can help promote your film or video project. Whether you’re just starting a project or are finishing up and looking for distribution, building a website to promote your film — short, feature, or anything in between — is never a bad idea. If done well, it can really boost your project.
How do you monetize a short film?
Use your short film to get hired on another filmmaker’s production in a role you can do. Use your short film as a proof of concept to sell a feature idea. Use your short film in a festival to network with indie producers, agents, or managers. Use your short films to gain a following online and create a Patreon account.
What is a minimum guarantee in film?
A “minimum guarantee” is a flat fee that the distributor agrees to pay a producer for the right to distribute the completed film, whether the film turns out to be successful or not.