Last weekend I attended the 3D Wire Animation and Video Game Market in Segovia. It is one of the most important events surrounding animated film in Spain and an excellent place to take the pulse of video games and now also virtual reality. In addition to professional presentations and screenings, there are … Read more
This week I have once again discussed several times whether or not it is advisable to include festival laurels in the DCP copy and screening copies. It is usually a very recurring topic when you start circulating a film. The laurels (and logos) are usually sent by festivals once the film has … Read more
These days I have been reviewing documentary film festivals with open submissions. Premiere requirements vary greatly between them, so they need to be studied carefully in order to plan the festival strategy. In the vast majority, the production date must be after January 2016, and they usually have two deadlines depending on … Read more
A few weeks ago, I was reviewing the new list of festivals recently published by MovieMaker magazine: The 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World. This list complements the 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, published in April. This new list focuses on the most fun and coolest festivals to visit, … Read more
One of the most revolutionary changes brought by DCP has been the possibility of making copies without complications and at a very low cost. The change compared to 35 mm has been impressive; a single celluloid print could cost over €400 on average. For standard festival distribution, at least 5 copies were … Read more
Last Friday morning I attended the Marketing and Festivals Meeting, which took place as part of the activities of Ventana del Cine Madrileño. An event organised by AMA and the Community of Madrid, dedicated to promoting international co-productions for Madrid-based projects. The guests on the panel were Paz Lázaro, programmer, programme manager … Read more
I have been observing for some time how virtual reality, VR/360, is gradually gaining more importance at film festivals. At the Clermont-Ferrand Market there was a VR stand this year, and this very week I learned about bcn360vrfest, a festival project specialized in VR/360 that is seeking funding through Movistar’s Artsy platform, … Read more
The countdown for registration for the 2017 Goya Awards has already begun; there are only 18 days left until September 30, a mere three weeks. In the field of documentaries, things haven’t changed much since the post where I analyzed the shorts that could register. There are still only three short films: … Read more
Vimeo links are now essential for festival distribution. Their usage rate is enormous, far exceeding other options such as YouTube, Dropbox, or Google Drive. On Vimeo, it is very easy to create a password, the quality is excellent, and most festival programmers are very accustomed to using it. About three years ago, … Read more
In a couple of months, it will be three years since the post on short film distribution platforms in which I analyzed the active platforms at that time. In recent years, new festival submission platforms have emerged, revitalizing the distribution market (and not just for short films). The time has come to … Read more