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I noticed recently there were several film festivals based in Manchester, in particular, Manchester Film Festival and Kinofilm Manchester Internation Film Festival. I have no know…

Hi Richard,
I attended Manchester International Film Festival http://www.maniff.com/ and thought it was very good. I felt well looked after and appreciated as a filmmaker and the …

I have rented a great studio with extra sofa bed, including a kitchen, £75 per night for up to 5 nights. 15 mins walk to the Palais de Festivals so a great late find. Please email…

Hi Sina,

You may also like to post in this thread that I started incase you're still looking for someone?

https://shootingpeople.org/discuss/view/6493e080323c12a703104a04

Enjoy…

Just wanted to let you know that the portmanteau psychological horror film Psychomanteum (which includes the following six of my short films: It's in the Trees, Afraid of the Dark…

Sorry I just received a link where tickets can be purchased for £5 plus a 30p booking fee:
http://romford.premierecinemas.co.uk/PremiereCinemaRomford.dll/WhatsOn?Film=5227312

Kin…

Myself and my producing partner Anne will be attending Cannes this year from Tuesday the 8th for a week till Tuesday the 15th. Shooters are all over the UK should take the opportu…

Hi Don, We booked our accommodation for this years festival last year before we left. Anywhere central or even near will be long booked up by now, suggest Airbnb for rooms in Cann…

I am pleased to announce that our feature film "Ask The Cheat" starring Nick Moran will have a market screening in Cannes 2018 on May 8th 2018 at 6pm in Palais C. If you are atten…

Going or thinking about going and not sure?
Looking for accommodation? Advice? Networking?
Please contact filmpartners@andbut.co.uk

The Cannes line-up is announced next week.
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St Albans Film Festival are looking for entries. We have 6 categories - Short Film, Documentary, Animation, Music Video, Student, Young Student 5-15.
Max. length 20mins.
Enter at…

Hi Susie,

Thanks for sharing festival details.

I suggest you post your call out in the bulletins instead of here, as both the Ask and Discuss forums are for members to ask ques…

Would love to meet up with any members attending.
My short Little Shit will be playing on Friday at 10am.
http://www.dinglefilmfestival.com/?film=shorts-programme-2
https://littl…

Just finished cutting the first trailer for our documentary "Articulate" which I co-directed with my daughter Athen, produced by my partner/love Anne Jackson, 100 mins of fabulous…

An intriguing trailer Ray. A view of human existence from the perspective of 'inbetweeners'. That special phase of maturing where the clarity of fresh minds are unencumbered by w…

Hey Guys,
What are your Expectations from a Film Festival.
We are really interested in knowing about this and we'd much appreciate it if you shared your experiences with film fes…

Hey John. Thanks for taking the time to look into our question. Useful info. While it's true not every festival will afford that I can see where you're coming from.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhJpzp69tv4

mY CheROnnA!!!!!!

Hola,
Just completed a new narrative feature and also a feature length doco. Am in the process of submitting them to festivals and would love to hear any recommendations from shoo…

Hi, I'm speaking as a festival / awards organiser. We charge submission fees of £35 for music video/ shorts/ documentary - anything under 5 minutes.

We've taken a new approach t…

Hi everyone,

As some of you may know, the 2018 Belinale Talents programme (as part of Berlin Film Festival) is coming up next month. It attracts filmmakers from all over the glob…

Hi Chiara - thanks for posting in. Well done on your selection for Berlinale Talents.

Shooters - let Chiara know if you'll also be in town.

WARNING: Kuala Lumpur Independent Film Festival

I recently had a bad experience with a film festival for the first time, so wanted to see if anyone else had a similar experience …

Sounds dodgy as hell - I think you're wise to steer clear!

Hi everyone.

I'm a producer from Portugal and next week I'm going to MIP COM, in Cannes. I was wondering if anyone is going.

I'm looking for a co-producer for my next short-film…

We have launched a contest. Closing date 20th Oct 2017. We are seeking films that contain stories about work and workers, giving priority to their point of view of the world and …

Unchosen Modern Slavery Short Film Competition 2017. Closing date 15 Dec 2017.
We are looking for films that best reflect the reality of modern slavery in the UK and worldwide, be…

As part of our campaign to enter a recent completed documentary (largely shot in the USA) to approx 25 odd festivals we included ImpactDoc Awards in the list
http://impactdocsawar…

Hi David / Paddy - thanks for your input - luckily entry only cost $40 out of a total budget of around £800 for our festival campaign - I haven't counted them but looks like he ha…

Is it okay to post here that the deadline is fast approaching for the IMDb New Filmmaker Award offered annually as part of Bath Film Festival? Entries need to be in by 15 August t…

Hello everyone.

I have been recently nominated with my short film at a film festival (international, running for 6+ years). I'm very excited and want to go of course, but I learn…

Hi Kacper,

If the film festival is asking you to pay to attend, I would suspect it is a money making scheme. Most film festivals I have attended when my films have been selected…

I launched Nightpiece Film Festival from scratch in 2014. It's now in it's 4th year, having screened 160+ films. Submissions opened for the August programme last week!

We're loo…

Thks will check it out.

Hello
I was wondering if anyone was going to Cannes this year. I haven't been for a few years so was thinking of arranging an informal meeting in London for anyone who would like…

Oh shame am between Uk pavillion 119 & creative Europe stand 121. 17.30 anothershowvase there.

Am wondering about attending probs only a few days to test the water..any one been to raindance Cannes event on Sunday any good & then any other days recommend to get in to th…

I have a room available in a shared rented apartment, 22nd - 25th May inclusive (depart noon on 26th). It's in the Pointe Croisette area, about a 20 minute walk along the promenad…

Hi Glyn Excuse delay but did not get notice or reply. Yes let's email privately & pics & half then rest seems best. I need to finalise days etc may have to cut down time. …

Networking/Drinks for Agents, Producers, Writers, Directors, Actors and more to connect with new people and source work/opportunities, pitch ideas and/or just have a great evening…

Yes I did a few moments ago.