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How to Begin Preparing for Submitting Your Films to Film Festivals
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Written By Anthony Straeger
Times have changed through the novel coronavirus pandemic. The cause and effect on filmmakers, film festivals and cinemas have been profound. But, creativity and the desire to keep producing have not. Festivals and filmmakers have had to evolve. The need to take into consideration the changing economics of the world and the constraints that we all must work under are clear. By being clever and prepared, success is always more likely.
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Entering Your Students' Works – Or Your Own Works, If You're A Student – Into Student Film Festivals
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Written by David Kaminski
On many occasions I have seen very good – and sometimes extraordinary work – created by young, first-time filmmakers that has never been submitted to a festival, nor recognized with an award. At the same time, I have been aware of contests and festivals with very few entries. Clearly, these were missed opportunities.
If you have been thinking lately about entering your students’ works – or your own works, if you are a student – in a student film festival, then there is no better time to start than now. Or maybe you haven’t started yet, and need a few pointers. Here are five important things to consider...
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11 Film Festival Tips from Award-Winning Independent Filmmakers
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Hello Filmmakers, Videographers, Animators, and Storytellers. This is a compilation of “Film Festival Tips” shared from award-winning independent filmmakers that were featured in Student Filmmakers Magazine. Here are 11 Film Festival Tips from 11 Awesome Filmmakers. This includes inspirational words and insights from Phillip Van, Samantha Davidson Green, Bradley Tangonan, and more…
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Summer Shorts 2021 Film & Video Contest – Open to All Filmmakers, Videographers, and Animators
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“This year, the June solstice occurs on Sunday, June 20, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is the season with many stories to tell. Many exciting adventures take place during this season, leaving happy memories in the depth of time. With this occasion, Student Filmmakers Magazine challenges you to tell us your summer story.”
~ From Maura B. @ The Filmmakers Forums Community
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“The Joy of Summer” Photography Contest 2021
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“Summer is the season that can bring many reasons to smile. Photographers from all over the world find great inspiration for their work during this joyful time. With this occasion, Student Filmmakers Magazine challenges you to capture and show us the Joy of Summer!”
~ From Maura B. @ The Filmmakers Forums Community
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A Staple in Hollywood for Generations –
Tiffen Diffusion Filters
Tiffen’s diffusion filters have been helping cinematographers create their look for generations. These filters can be used for lifting contrast and creating halation or glowing effects to specular light sources in a scene. They can also be used for reducing blemishes and wrinkles on talent by reducing the resolution of the image. These filters have been a staple in Hollywood for generations and continue to help cinematographers create the look they want, in camera.
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WAFL 2021 90-second Smartphone Movie Festival
