The submission fees are slowly being implemented in all types of festivals. More and more festivals are incorporating fees into the submission process. This process entails a radical shift in the entire festival distribution process. Now, it is necessary to manage payments, negotiate discounts, and gain a better understanding of each festival’s … Read more
Lately, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to duration. In recent weeks, we have received some news from festivals that has highlighted, once again, how complicated it is to distribute films of 30 or 40 minutes, which is why I am increasingly reconsidering the advisability of distributing certain lengths. When I … Read more
A new week with good news—if just a few days ago we learned of the nomination of Madre at the Oscars, last weekend we won the Goya for Best Fiction Short Film for Cerdita, by Carlota Pereda, a short film that is part of the latest edition of Madrid en corto. The … Read more
When you start moving a film, whether a short or a feature, questions always arise about which festivals to start with and what paths to take for distribution. Some time ago I discussed the differences between selective and intensive distribution and how to approach each one. But in the case of starting … Read more
Documentary film distribution has several particularities compared to other genres, such as fiction and animation. One of the biggest differences is the premiere requirements that most festivals have. These mandatory premiere requirements and the criteria many festivals apply make strategic planning for documentary films throughout the year more difficult. If you are … Read more
Now that we are at the end of November, a recurring question arises among directors and producers who have had a film in distribution this year: What’s happening with my film? It no longer has festival selections. Has it stopped working? During the months of September, October, and November, you have seen … Read more
These past few weeks, we have been very busy with the strategic planning of new short films and starting their distribution for 2019. There are also several festivals with deadlines closing soon that can be considered for submission this November. When starting distribution, most of the time, Class A festivals are chosen, … Read more
The film industry is made up of several sectors where most companies are grouped: production, exhibition, and film distribution. In the case of distribution, it can in turn be divided into three main subsectors that segment the market. Understanding these subsectors well is very important, whether you are going to move your … Read more
I am back after a few weeks off in August. This year it was a very special family holiday, with my daughter, who has just turned one. As usual, September has arrived with a lot of work and news. The busiest festival period is now beginning, and you can tell from the … Read more
Even if you’re already on vacation, it wouldn’t hurt to review some festivals that have open calls now in August, and take advantage of making these submissions with the early and regular deadline during this month. As I have mentioned on several occasions, you should always take advantage of the first deadlines … Read more