YouTube has become a hugely popular platform for artists and filmmakers to showcase short films and make them accessible to millions of viewers online. In fact, entire careers have been built by creative talent off of YouTube alone in recent years. While sharing your cinematic stories and gaining an audience is rewarding in itself, you …
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Short films have grown tremendously in popularity in recent years with the explosion of video content online. Though lower budget than feature films, short films have still produced major directing talent and won acclaim at film festivals like Sundance and Cannes. But for all the artistry and acclaim, an important question hangs over many short …
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If you’re an independent filmmaker or just created your first short film, getting it seen can be a challenge. One great platform for showcasing short films to thousands of potential fans is Letterboxd. This popular social networking site for cinephiles allows users to log, review, and discuss both feature-length and short-form films. With over 3 …
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Getting your short film listed on IMDb (the Internet Movie Database) is an important step in establishing credibility as a filmmaker. With over 250 million unique monthly visitors, IMDb is the world’s most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV, and celebrity content. A listing on IMDb lends legitimacy to your project and helps expand …
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Every aspiring filmmaker dreams of premiering their indie masterpiece at the Sundance Film Festival. As the top indie fest in the world, Sundance can launch unknown filmmakers into the spotlight and kickstart thriving careers. Getting into Sundance is highly competitive – they receive over 12,000 submissions each year but only program around 200 short films. …
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Every filmmaker dreams of having their name called on Oscar night and getting to walk up on that stage to accept an Academy Award. But scoring an Oscar nomination, especially for shorts, is no easy feat. With stiff competition and limited slots, you need to take the right strategic steps to give your short film …
Short films have grown tremendously in popularity over the past decade. With the accessibility of video technology and platforms for distribution, more filmmakers are turning to shorts as a creative medium for storytelling. This surge of short-form content has led to new venues and channels for these films to get exposure. Unlike feature films which …
You poured your heart and soul into making your incredible short film. The filming process was a whirlwind, and now you have an amazing finished product in hand. But the work doesn’t stop there – next comes promotion and distribution so that audiences can actually see your cinematic masterpiece. Promoting a short film can feel …
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Have you ever had a brilliant idea for a short film, but lacked the expensive equipment, permits, production budget, and team needed to make it happen? You’re not alone. Many aspiring filmmakers abandon their dreams because the filmmaking process seems daunting and out of reach without significant financial resources. But it is possible to make …
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Getting funding for your short film project can be a major challenge. Unlike big-budget studio films, short films typically don’t have access to millions of dollars from major financiers. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find the money you need to make your short film a reality! With some strategic thinking and persistence, you can …
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