Chris Gore's Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, 4th edition: The Essential Companion for Filmmakers and Festival-Goers

by Chris Gore

Book Overview

The guerrilla guide to marketing and selling an indie film. Some people are just there for the loot bags. But most of the people at a film festival are trying to market and sell an independent film.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823099717
• ISBN13: 9780823099719
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Requirement For All Filmmakers

If there is one SINGLE book that every filmmaker should have, it is this one!Chris Gore has done a community service to all indie filmmakers by putting together a book that comprehensively lists, almost, every single film festival out there, with tips on how to get accepted and how one's approach should be towards acceptanceWhile the book isn't necessarily based upon financing and distribution (however, it has major tidbits upon that) it truly is a wonderful read upon the film festival/independent world and what it will take find success within itIf you're an indie filmmaker like myself looking to enter your films (whether they be shorts or features, or docs) then GRAB THIS BOOK ---- if you're a film lover and a festival-goer, then I also recommend it, as I have yet to see a more comprehensive guide put together, regarding festivalsA MUST READ FOR ALL FILMMAKERS AND LOVERSThank you for reading and thank you for the time!Keep up the good work Chris Gore! Us Filmmakers OWE YOU BIG

Invaluable!

It seems as if everyone and their second cousin is running a film festival. This guide helps you wade through the b.s., saving you time, postage and VHS copies, by telling you what they're looking for, and your chances of getting in. I've found a number of new fests perfect for my short, The Pretty Girl. Another must-have bible for indie filmmakers.

Don't leave for the festival without it!

I was in the market for a festival, and Chris Gore's book was recommended by a fellow filmmaker. It turned out to be the perfect resource for a festival "virgin" because he gives real information about the festival experience, combined with real experiences from other filmmakers.Most novice filmmakers I know expect the world to beat a path to their film, but Chris Gore gives you a more practical marketing plan to help the festivals, distributors, and audiences discover the work of art you have created.For me, the best part of the book was the filmmaker "war stories," where experienced festival-ers give us the inside story of what the festivals were like and how they affected the success of their pictures.Other chapters include hiring a publicist, developing a website, a complete listing of festivals and the Gore-rated top ten fests.If you are considering entering or attending a film festival, or if your'e just wondering what they are all about, you must read The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide.

Excellent textbook for film schools

Ever since Chris Gore's book was published, I have used it in my classes to teach both undergraduate and graduate level film courses. Students respond extremely well to the style that the book is written in and the pragmatic information that the book provides. Gore has done a terrific job at covering not only film festivals, but an insider's look into how young filmmakers and established festival directors think about the process of filmmaking. This book covers a critical area in film school curriculum to prepare students for the world of festivals. I strongly recommend this book and will continue using it for all my teaching. Steve Montal, American Film Institute.

An outstanding guide to getting your film out there.

Having been frustrated with where to begin and which festival to enter with my film. The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide is an amazing book that covers the in's and out's that you need to know. I feel that I am now very educated on what to do as well as what not to do in the film festival game. If you have a movie that you're trying to get out there than you need this book, otherwise your just spinning your wheels.