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Why Film Festivals Matter To Indie Filmmakers
Jul 13 2019

Why Film Festivals Matter To Indie Filmmakers

Samantha Benson
Samantha Benson
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Every year, there are over 200 major film festivals in North America, drawing thousands of fans who come to see the best in independent filmmaking. Most are open to international submissions, some cel

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Remember Cinema Paradiso? Wouldn’t it be great if film distribution was all about Alfredo getting on his bike to take delivery of whatever new release happened to be coming down the line? Unfortunatel

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