Festivals & Markets
FESTIVALS AND SHORT FILM MARKETS
As there are literally thousands of film festivals internationally, it is really up to individuals to tailor a festival strategy based on your goal and your budget. For a full guide to festival, buyers and short film distributors, download this guide in the section below.
The NZFC's post-production fund lists long established international festivals identified as being important on the festival calendar. These festivals are extremely competitive and receive thousands of submissions annually. If selected to one of these festivals the NZFC may assist with finishing funds and travel. See the Short Film Post-Production Fund guidelines in the NZFC Financing Programme section for details.
Some International Festival Directories
Screen Australia
http://www.afc.gov.au/marketingyourfilm/festivals/default.aspx
Without a Box
http://www.withoutabox.com
Film Festivals Directory
http://www.filmfestivals.com
Film Festivals Information
http://www.filmfestivalsource.com
Another effective way for buyers and distributors to see your film is to enter it to a festival that has a short film market attached.
Short Film Festivals with Markets
Clermont-Ferrand, France (Jan-Feb)
http://www.clermont-filmfest.com
One of the most established short film markets in the world, Clermont-Ferrand has recently introduced a fully digitised short film video library where buyers can watch every short film submitted to the festival.
Palm Springs Short Film Festival and Market, USA
http://www.psfilmfest.org
Canadian Worldwide Short Film Festival and Market
http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com
Oberhausen, Germany (May)
http://www.kurzfilmtage.de
Cannes Short Film Market, France
http://www.shortfilmcorner.com
Annecy Animation Festival and Market, Mifa, France
http://www.annecy.org
Cinema Jove Short Film Festival and Market, Spain
http://www.cinemajove.com
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