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Festival Consultation Sessions

Get Festival-Ready. Get Your Film Seen.

Navigating the film festival circuit can be confusing! From choosing the right festivals and preparing your submission to creating a strong festival strategy and making the most of your selections.

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As part of The HB Film Festival, filmmaker and festival organiser Gary J Hewitt will lead an informal, practical consultation designed to help filmmakers better understand the festival landscape and make informed decisions about where and how to submit their work.

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Whether you're preparing to submit your first short film or looking to improve your existing festival strategy, these sessions offer an opportunity to ask questions, discuss your film and get practical advice from someone who understands the festival process from both sides.

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Rate: £150

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What Can We Discuss?

Sessions will cover areas including:

  • Choosing the right festivals for your film

  • Building an effective festival submission strategy

  • Understanding festival programming and selection

  • Submission materials and how to present your film

  • Festival premieres and submission windows

  • What programmers & festival teams are looking for

  • How to make the most of an official selection

  • Networking and building relationships within the festival circuit

  • Common submission mistakes to avoid

  • Making the most of your festival journey

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