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Factors Involving Independent Filmmaking

Author: Indiefilmshare Community
by Indiefilmshare Community
Posted: Jan 15, 2016

Independent filmmaking has come a long way and it is a growing profession nowadays. There are several ways through which you can make your independent film a hit however there are also factors involving independent film making which you need to pay close attention to. If you do not consider them there is a high chance that your movie may just not reach the level of appreciation it should. Firstly remember that there is a huge amount of films being made by the independent film makers which makes it a very competitive field. But if you have a hope of seeing your film being screened in a big film festival then you may get somewhere.

Host your own viewing

First the hosting of your film needs to done correctly. Invite your friends and families who will come for the first screening. This is a great way to get the distribution of your film started. You can easily host the screening at a friend’s home or your own. Having a dinner or a BBQ to go along with it is a great idea. Remember that it is at most an informal screening for friends who know how much effort you have put into the film. Rent out a library room if you cannot find a good place for the screening or else an apartment’s recreational room works as well. Have copies in hand of the film which you can distribute to the friends after the screening to get the word out.

Independent theatres and film festivals

By approaching a film festival you will have a great chance to showcase your film. It will also reach a much wider audience than a simple screening will. There are a number of film festivals all around the world so make sure that you get around them. You also do not have to go for the top notch film festivals as you can just try out the lesser known ones being organized for independent film makers.

There are various types of film festivals which happen all around the world. Festivals targeted towards just teenagers or high school students are a great option like Brazilian Film Festival in Vancouver, Canada. Some other examples of well known film festivals are Toronto International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Edmonton International Film Festival, and Toronto after Dark Film Festival etc.

The factor is getting the advertisement done properly. When a film is being made you need to ensure that it is reaching a certain amount of audience. As long as you can get that done, it will not be very hard. Independent filmmakers have a hard time at the distribution stage of their films since they do not have the adequate resources to go about a huge screening etc. But with a little bit of hard work and quick thinking you can make your film reach a good amount of people. Another way to screen would be to go for online pay per view screening. Visit Indiefilmshare.com for more information.

About The Author

Simone Jones is a well known author and expert in the art of film making. She loves writing many articles and blogs, talking extensively about the various developments in the field and taking up issues that need to be addressed by the industry. She recommends IndieFilmShare.com as one of the most respected names on the internet when it comes to independent film making and review communities.

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Indiefilmshare is a community of independent film makers and peer reviewers with the purpose of making better filmmakers.

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