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Has anyone heard of International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema?

12 years, 11 months ago - Ben Murray-Watson

I have recently had my short film, Treasures, accepted for screening and nominated for a few things at his festival. However, I am suspicious of their motives as they are charging a huge amount for potential 'addons'. Their hotel (2 nights), meetings with distributors and awards ceremony came to over £1000! They are charging £120 p/p for the awards ceremony alone. They also don't seem to be able to spell or write sentences - see the email below:-

Hi ben one of our strength as a small international festival is the meeting the opportunity is ok I have made the movie now what do I do with it how can I see about growth maybe talk about sales we have those professionals they will watch your movie then they will have meetings,please look at the web site program page there are no exact screening times yet but you will see screening days and some info on professionals attending,the awards ceremony is a glitzy affair and is about 7hours and includes dinner and wine durring dinner tell us what you want if its just the 1 awards ticket we will send you a invoice and if you want meetings, adam

Does anybody know anything about them? It's a little suspicious.

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12 years, 11 months ago - Ross Leeson

Hi Ben,

That e-mail does look suspicious. I don't know how much help I can be, however there is a website called 'Without a Box' which is for film makers who want to distribute their films to festivals. They may have a message board ?

Regards,

Ross Leeson

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12 years, 11 months ago - SP User

Hello,

I've been to loads of festivals and none charge that kind of money so be careful! They are on Without a Box so its your call if you want to spend the money, seems very expensive though

Good luck

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12 years, 11 months ago - Manjeet Gill

If your film has been nominated for an award then you shouldn't be charged to attend the award ceremony. The money would usually come from sponsors, submission fees and tickets. Seems very dodgy to me.

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