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INDEXIf i put my short film on vimeo or youtube does this cancel my chance to enter competitions or is this the best way to add a link on entry forms?
7 years, 2 months ago - SP User
I want to enter my film into competitions but some have asked for links to vimeo or youtube but I don't want to upload it there if this ruins any chance of entering competitions, Help. I need advice please.
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7 years, 2 months ago - Helen Jack
Hi there,
You can add your film to vimeo and have it password protected, which means it's only accessible to those who you allow. This is the way most filmmakers submit links to festivals when they don't want their film to be public and in violation of certain premier rules. This should solve your problem.
Helen
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7 years, 2 months ago - Mark Renshaw
Helen is correct. Also, check the T&C's of the competition. Some specify that you can only enter if it has not been showcased anywhere else, including online. Most however don't have such stipulations.
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7 years, 2 months ago - Ray Brady
Hi,
It is not only festival consideration that that should be your concern. If at some time you wish to sell your short film, then nearly all potential buyers if not all, will pass on acquiring the rights to a film that is already freely available on YouTube, Vimeo (with a password) is deffo your best option. Raygards
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7 years, 2 months ago - alan gignoux
I would put a passcode on it as I do this so potential distributors can look at it without the film being, "Released"
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7 years, 2 months ago - SP User
Thanks for all the useful advice - I appreciate it and will go down the vimeo route with a password on it
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