http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/ Tue, 22 May 2018 15:26:30 +0000 Tue, 22 May 2018 15:26:30 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Podcast by Christopher Holland News, interviews, and tips for filmmakers and film festival directors. Film Festival Secrets feeds@soundcloud.com Christopher Holland no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000180957324-88ldmy-original.jpg http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/ film,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,moviesNews, interviews, and tips for filmmakers and film festival directors. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319239996 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:12:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/38-lean-startup-excerpt 00:13:42 Christopher Holland yes Bonus episode - Kristjan Knigge talks about his experiences with his first feature film Bonus episode - Kristjan Knigge talks about his e… Bonus episode - Kristjan Knigge talks about his experiences with his first feature film Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/262624734 Thu, 05 May 2016 14:25:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/37-seattle-film-festival-programmer-j-brad-wilke 01:29:43 Christopher Holland yes Brad Wilke (@jbwilke) is an award-winning filmmaker, produced feature-length screenwriter, and film programmer for the Seattle International Film Festival. At his company Smarthouse Creative, Brad designs and executes digital and social media strategies for films and filmmakers, as well as film festivals and brands. In this episode I talk with Brad about about his passion for discovering new talent and we answer some burning filmmaker questions about the film selection process at the Seattle International Film Festival. Find the show notes at http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/podcast Brad Wilke (@jbwilke) is an award-winning filmmak… Brad Wilke (@jbwilke) is an award-winning filmmaker, produced feature-length screenwriter, and film programmer for the Seattle International Film Festival. At his company Smarthouse Creative, Brad designs and executes digital and social media strategies for films and filmmakers, as well as film festivals and brands. In this episode I talk with Brad about about his passion for discovering new talent and we answer some burning filmmaker questions about the film selection process at the Seattle International Film Festival. Find the show notes at http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/podcast Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/255928135 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 22:30:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/no-budget-film-schools 00:53:17 Christopher Holland yes Veteran filmmaker, teacher, and fundraiser Mark Stolaroff takes a pause in the middle of the Kickstarter campaign for his new film “DriverX” to reflect on his filmmaking career and the psychology of asking friends and strangers for money. Mark is the creator of the "No Budget Film School” seminars and a role model to many indie filmmakers. See the show notes here: http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/ffs/podcast-36 Veteran filmmaker, teacher, and fundraiser Mark S… Veteran filmmaker, teacher, and fundraiser Mark Stolaroff takes a pause in the middle of the Kickstarter campaign for his new film “DriverX” to reflect on his filmmaking career and the psychology of asking friends and strangers for money. Mark is the creator of the "No Budget Film School” seminars and a role model to many indie filmmakers. See the show notes here: http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/ffs/podcast-36 Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/254179717 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:59:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/35-festival-rights-what-you-should-know-about-the-music-in-your-film 00:06:40 Christopher Holland yes Are you being offered the "festival rights" to the music in your film at a discount? It's a trap! Find out why the deal you're being offered might not be the best option for you. Are you being offered the "festival rights" to th… Are you being offered the "festival rights" to the music in your film at a discount? It's a trap! Find out why the deal you're being offered might not be the best option for you. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/245603126 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 17:21:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/34-career-crowdfunding-for-filmmakers 00:38:49 Christopher Holland yes Jen West and James Martin are partners in life, partners in filmmaking (they alternate between directing and producing on each film), and partners in a string of successful crowdfunding projects. Now they face a new challenge -- distributing their most recent completed film (a doc short about a famous New Orleans cocktail) online and on the festival circuit while raising funds for the next film. The new project is their first feature, a musical fantasy called “Electric Bleau.” Listen in as they reveal their secrets to keeping all these balls in the air at once. Jen West and James Martin are partners in life, p… Jen West and James Martin are partners in life, partners in filmmaking (they alternate between directing and producing on each film), and partners in a string of successful crowdfunding projects. Now they face a new challenge -- distributing their most recent completed film (a doc short about a famous New Orleans cocktail) online and on the festival circuit while raising funds for the next film. The new project is their first feature, a musical fantasy called “Electric Bleau.” Listen in as they reveal their secrets to keeping all these balls in the air at once. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/245066042 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:59:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/33-career-building-at-film-festivals 00:09:17 Christopher Holland yes Excerpted from their online course “Film Festival Hacks,” Alex Ferrari (Indie Film Hustle) and host Chris Holland talk about the career building and networking opportunities to be found at film festivals. http://filmfestivalhacks.com Excerpted from their online course “Film Festival… Excerpted from their online course “Film Festival Hacks,” Alex Ferrari (Indie Film Hustle) and host Chris Holland talk about the career building and networking opportunities to be found at film festivals. http://filmfestivalhacks.com Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/243947918 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:19:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/32-what-should-i-look-for-on-a-film-festivals-web-site 00:11:37 Christopher Holland yes In this episode: Chris Holland talks about the legwork of creating a festival strategy, in particular the research you should be doing about the festivals you think you want to submit to. Things like: * What things can tell me if the festival I'm looking at is legit or not? * How can I tell if this festival is appropriate for my film? * How can I make the most of my time on the web? * What are the red flags that might make me think about spending my money elsewhere? If you find this podcast useful please review the show on iTunes, your ratings and reviews really do help. Also be on the lookout for my new online course, Film Festival Hacks - learn more at filmfestivalsecrets.com/hacks In this episode: Chris Holland talks about the le… In this episode: Chris Holland talks about the legwork of creating a festival strategy, in particular the research you should be doing about the festivals you think you want to submit to. Things like: * What things can tell me if the festival I'm looking at is legit or not? * How can I tell if this festival is appropriate for my film? * How can I make the most of my time on the web? * What are the red flags that might make me think about spending my money elsewhere? If you find this podcast useful please review the show on iTunes, your ratings and reviews really do help. Also be on the lookout for my new online course, Film Festival Hacks - learn more at filmfestivalsecrets.com/hacks Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/243257260 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:53:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/31-hustlers-guide 00:30:04 Christopher Holland yes After several hours of recording lectures for our new online course (more details in the show), filmmaker Alex Ferrari and I had a more casual conversation about his personal experience with festivals around the country and in industry towns like Los Angeles. After several hours of recording lectures for our… After several hours of recording lectures for our new online course (more details in the show), filmmaker Alex Ferrari and I had a more casual conversation about his personal experience with festivals around the country and in industry towns like Los Angeles. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/238407078 Sun, 20 Dec 2015 19:13:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/30-negotiating-with-film-festivals 00:09:29 Christopher Holland yes Sometimes filmmakers face the classic "bird in the hand" problem. Case in point: my friend Amy's short film "Pickle" was accepted by one festival, but her "dream date" festival is still on the fence. That's a problem, because showing at the first festival to extend an offer might lessen the dream festival's interest. Should she go ahead with the sure thing, or wait for her dream festival to make up its mind? See http://filmfestivalsecrets.com/ffs/2015/12/podcast-30 for show notes. Sometimes filmmakers face the classic "bird in th… Sometimes filmmakers face the classic "bird in the hand" problem. Case in point: my friend Amy's short film "Pickle" was accepted by one festival, but her "dream date" festival is still on the fence. That's a problem, because showing at the first festival to extend an offer might lessen the dream festival's interest. Should she go ahead with the sure thing, or wait for her dream festival to make up its mind? See http://filmfestivalsecrets.com/ffs/2015/12/podcast-30 for show notes. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/236998568 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:48:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/29-richard-gale-creator-of-ginosaji-the-horribly-slow-murderer 00:53:52 Christopher Holland yes This episode I'm joined by Richard Gale, creator of the short film "The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon," which is on its way to becoming a feature film thanks to a healthy festival run and a rabid YouTube fan base. Learn how Gale turned festival success into a cottage industry and a budget for a feature-length horror comedy. For show notes see http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/podcast/29 This episode I'm joined by Richard Gale, creator … This episode I'm joined by Richard Gale, creator of the short film "The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon," which is on its way to becoming a feature film thanks to a healthy festival run and a rabid YouTube fan base. Learn how Gale turned festival success into a cottage industry and a budget for a feature-length horror comedy. For show notes see http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/podcast/29 Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/229796081 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 22:06:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/28-how-can-i-pick-the-right-festivals-from-the-thousands-of-possible-choices 00:10:55 Christopher Holland yes Some quick tips on narrowing the field of possible festival choices down to the film fests that are right for your film. See http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/identity for more on this topic. Some quick tips on narrowing the field of possibl… Some quick tips on narrowing the field of possible festival choices down to the film fests that are right for your film. See http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/identity for more on this topic. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228096751 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 19:30:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/27-a-little-light-housekeeping 00:08:17 Christopher Holland yes As the new season of the podcast gets started, Chris explains what’s been going on since the crowdfunding campaign ended and what happens next. As the new season of the podcast gets started, Ch… As the new season of the podcast gets started, Chris explains what’s been going on since the crowdfunding campaign ended and what happens next. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611068 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/26-bodine-and-alexis-boling 00:58:45 Christopher Holland yes Chris Holland sits down with Bodine and Alexis Boling, creators of "Movement and Location." Chris Holland sits down with Bodine and Alexis Bo… Chris Holland sits down with Bodine and Alexis Boling, creators of "Movement and Location." Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611071 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/25-jarod-neece-festival-pr 01:00:50 Christopher Holland yes Ever wonder about the selection process at South by Southwest? Programmer Jarod Neece gives us a peek behind the curtain. Ever wonder about the selection process at South … Ever wonder about the selection process at South by Southwest? Programmer Jarod Neece gives us a peek behind the curtain. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611083 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/24-kenny-blank-shellie-sc 00:50:51 Christopher Holland yes The second episode of the new season of the Film Festival Secrets podcast! See getmoresecrets.com to learn how you can listen in on future recordings. Many thanks to Seed&Spark and FilmFreeway for their early support of the podcast's new season. Joining me this week are Kenny Blank, Executive Director of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and Shellie Schmals, AJFF's Program Manager. We explore the special challenges faced by Jewish and other niche festivals, the adventurous side of the Festival's programming tastes, and why filmmakers with "non-Jewish" films should care about events like AJFF. Things mentioned in today's show: The Film Festival Secrets crowdfunding campaign (ends July 11) Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki Jewish themes in Mad Men More on Jewish themes in Mad Men Mad About You The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival site AJFF on Twitter | AJFF on Facebook The second episode of the new season of the Film … The second episode of the new season of the Film Festival Secrets podcast! See getmoresecrets.com to learn how you can listen in on future recordings. Many thanks to Seed&Spark and FilmFreeway for their early support of the podcast's new season. Joining me this week are Kenny Blank, Executive Director of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and Shellie Schmals, AJFF's Program Manager. We explore the special challenges faced by Jewish and other niche festivals, the adventurous side of the Festival's programming tastes, and why filmmakers with "non-Jewish" films should care about events like AJFF. Things mentioned in today's show: The Film Festival Secrets crowdfunding campaign (ends July 11) Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki Jewish themes in Mad Men More on Jewish themes in Mad Men Mad About You The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival site AJFF on Twitter | AJFF on Facebook Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611070 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/23-jon-gann-founder-of-the 01:01:22 Christopher Holland yes The first episode of the new season of the Film Festival Secrets podcast! See getmoresecrets.com to learn how you can listen in on future recordings.Jon Gann is the founder of the DC Film Alliance, a non-profit organization supporting Washington, DC's film and video community, and the creator of the DC Shorts Film Festival - one of the country's premier short film showcases. Jon is also a filmmaker and the author of "Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work." In this episode we talk with Jon about festival programming, how film schools fail their students, and his upcoming book about how film festivals get started. The first episode of the new season of the Film F… The first episode of the new season of the Film Festival Secrets podcast! See getmoresecrets.com to learn how you can listen in on future recordings.Jon Gann is the founder of the DC Film Alliance, a non-profit organization supporting Washington, DC's film and video community, and the creator of the DC Shorts Film Festival - one of the country's premier short film showcases. Jon is also a filmmaker and the author of "Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work." In this episode we talk with Jon about festival programming, how film schools fail their students, and his upcoming book about how film festivals get started. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611078 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-episode-022 00:27:47 Christopher Holland yes Since meeting filmmaker and startup founder Emily Best in November I've wanted to get her on the podcast to talk about her company Seed and Spark, which reimagines crowdfunding from the perspective of an indie filmmaker and takes the experience way past fundraising into audience building and distribution. In this episode you'll hear Emily tell the story of how the company got started and her vision for making it a touchstone of the indie filmmaker experience. We'll even talk about how to use your crowdfunding platform during your festival run. Since meeting filmmaker and startup founder Emily… Since meeting filmmaker and startup founder Emily Best in November I've wanted to get her on the podcast to talk about her company Seed and Spark, which reimagines crowdfunding from the perspective of an indie filmmaker and takes the experience way past fundraising into audience building and distribution. In this episode you'll hear Emily tell the story of how the company got started and her vision for making it a touchstone of the indie filmmaker experience. We'll even talk about how to use your crowdfunding platform during your festival run. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611052 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-episode-021 01:17:42 Christopher Holland yes Biagio Messina, co-producer and director of "Dying to Do Letterman" and the Producing Unscripted podcast, joins Chris Holland and guest co-host Charles Judson (former creative director of the Atlanta Film Festival) for a conversation about Kickstarter, marketing, and the funny side of cancer. This episode has some of the best crowdfunding and film marketing advice I've ever encountered — I'm just sorry it took this long to release it. (Recorded in November 2013.) Biagio Messina, co-producer and director of "Dyin… Biagio Messina, co-producer and director of "Dying to Do Letterman" and the Producing Unscripted podcast, joins Chris Holland and guest co-host Charles Judson (former creative director of the Atlanta Film Festival) for a conversation about Kickstarter, marketing, and the funny side of cancer. This episode has some of the best crowdfunding and film marketing advice I've ever encountered — I'm just sorry it took this long to release it. (Recorded in November 2013.) Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611056 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/20-kickstarter-from-the-ins 00:45:10 Christopher Holland yes This episode is a bit of a blast from the past -- it's one of several interviews about crowdfunding I recorded about this time last year during the Atlanta Film Festival's first Kickstarter campaign. (The second campaign is happening as I write this, please do [check it out](http://atlantafilmfestival.com/fund).) The episode didn't get edited and published in time for the end of that campaign, so now you get to travel to the past to join me and the festival's then-Artistic Director Charles Judson as we talk with Elisabeth Holm, the Film Program Director at Kickstarter. Holm also co-produced the film Obvious Child, which played Sundance and ATLFF in 2014. This episode is a bit of a blast from the past --… This episode is a bit of a blast from the past -- it's one of several interviews about crowdfunding I recorded about this time last year during the Atlanta Film Festival's first Kickstarter campaign. (The second campaign is happening as I write this, please do [check it out](http://atlantafilmfestival.com/fund).) The episode didn't get edited and published in time for the end of that campaign, so now you get to travel to the past to join me and the festival's then-Artistic Director Charles Judson as we talk with Elisabeth Holm, the Film Program Director at Kickstarter. Holm also co-produced the film Obvious Child, which played Sundance and ATLFF in 2014. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611060 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-episode-019a 00:42:51 Christopher Holland yes Guests: When Julie Keck & Jessica King (collectively known as "King is a Fink") tell you that they are social media experts, they can do so with straight faces. These filmmakers and writers just released a new book, Social Media Charm School (now available at Amazon.com). Chris asks them to speak in sentences with fewer than 140 characters as they talk about the interplay of social media with audience building, crowdfunding, and celebrity encounters on Twitter. (File updated on Nov 21 2014 to correct editing error.) Guests: When Julie Keck & Jessica King (collectiv… Guests: When Julie Keck & Jessica King (collectively known as "King is a Fink") tell you that they are social media experts, they can do so with straight faces. These filmmakers and writers just released a new book, Social Media Charm School (now available at Amazon.com). Chris asks them to speak in sentences with fewer than 140 characters as they talk about the interplay of social media with audience building, crowdfunding, and celebrity encounters on Twitter. (File updated on Nov 21 2014 to correct editing error.) Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611081 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-episode-018 00:06:50 Christopher Holland yes The Sundance deadlines are just days away, and Chris encourages you to submit to the Park City festivals lest you regret it later. However, you should also acknowledge that a Sundance acceptance is a miracle no matter what your film is. In this mini-episode Chris talks briefly about the possible costs of waiting on Sundance. Also, learn about his upcoming talk at the IFP Festival Forum in New York. The Sundance deadlines are just days away, and Ch… The Sundance deadlines are just days away, and Chris encourages you to submit to the Park City festivals lest you regret it later. However, you should also acknowledge that a Sundance acceptance is a miracle no matter what your film is. In this mini-episode Chris talks briefly about the possible costs of waiting on Sundance. Also, learn about his upcoming talk at the IFP Festival Forum in New York. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611062 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-episode-017 00:21:31 Christopher Holland yes Filmmaker & Cinema Eye Awards producer Will Lennon joins Chris on the show to discuss why “small” films can do better on the festival circuit than their bigger-budget cousins. Also: how many calories in a McDonald’s cheeseburger? Filmmaker & Cinema Eye Awards producer Will Lenno… Filmmaker & Cinema Eye Awards producer Will Lennon joins Chris on the show to discuss why “small” films can do better on the festival circuit than their bigger-budget cousins. Also: how many calories in a McDonald’s cheeseburger? Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611074 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-015 01:17:03 Christopher Holland yes Episode #15, in which Chris Holland talks crowdfunding with Joseph Beyer, Director of Digital Initiatives for the Sundance Film Festival & Institute. As one of the founders of Sundance's Artist Services program, Beyer has worked with Kickstarter on the successful funding of more than 90 crowdfunding campaigns, raising more than 2.8 million dollars since 2011. Joe now faces his biggest challenge in his first personal crowdfunding campaign — and because of the nature of the project, he can't use Kickstarter as his platform. Tune in for an informative and personal look at the technical, strategic, and emotional aspects of fundraising online. Episode #15, in which Chris Holland talks crowdfu… Episode #15, in which Chris Holland talks crowdfunding with Joseph Beyer, Director of Digital Initiatives for the Sundance Film Festival & Institute. As one of the founders of Sundance's Artist Services program, Beyer has worked with Kickstarter on the successful funding of more than 90 crowdfunding campaigns, raising more than 2.8 million dollars since 2011. Joe now faces his biggest challenge in his first personal crowdfunding campaign — and because of the nature of the project, he can't use Kickstarter as his platform. Tune in for an informative and personal look at the technical, strategic, and emotional aspects of fundraising online. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611037 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-14 00:07:54 Christopher Holland yes Episode #14, featuring ATLFF Artistic Director Charles Judson and yours truly. This time we talk about 3 essential tools for networking at a film festival: business cards (lots of 'em!), screeners, and postcards for your film. Learn the basics about what should be on them and when to offer them. Episode #14, featuring ATLFF Artistic Director Ch… Episode #14, featuring ATLFF Artistic Director Charles Judson and yours truly. This time we talk about 3 essential tools for networking at a film festival: business cards (lots of 'em!), screeners, and postcards for your film. Learn the basics about what should be on them and when to offer them. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611039 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-013 00:16:56 Christopher Holland yes Episode #13, featuring Charles Judson and Christina Humphrey, programmers I work with at the Atlanta Film Festival. Humphrey deals exclusively with short films and shares with us the emotional roller coaster of wading through thousands of submissions. If you've made a short film or you're just thinking about it, you want to listen. Some of the resources we discuss in this episode: Short of the Week Sundance Shorts on YouTube Vimeo Staff Picks Episode #13, featuring Charles Judson and Christi… Episode #13, featuring Charles Judson and Christina Humphrey, programmers I work with at the Atlanta Film Festival. Humphrey deals exclusively with short films and shares with us the emotional roller coaster of wading through thousands of submissions. If you've made a short film or you're just thinking about it, you want to listen. Some of the resources we discuss in this episode: Short of the Week Sundance Shorts on YouTube Vimeo Staff Picks Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611041 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-012 00:21:34 Christopher Holland yes Episode #12, featuring Sheri Candler, Director of Digital Marketing Strategy for The Film Collaborative. Sheri shares the three questions that filmmakers should be asking themselves about their films – and usually don't – as they begin to contemplate that picture's distribution. Episode #12, featuring Sheri Candler, Director of… Episode #12, featuring Sheri Candler, Director of Digital Marketing Strategy for The Film Collaborative. Sheri shares the three questions that filmmakers should be asking themselves about their films – and usually don't – as they begin to contemplate that picture's distribution. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/227203302 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/10-perils-of-programming-the-atlanta-film-festival 00:33:36 Christopher Holland yes Chris sits down with Charles Judson, head programmer for the Atlanta Film Festival. Topics discussed: women in filmmaking, the finer points of festival programming, and "disease docs." Chris sits down with Charles Judson, head program… Chris sits down with Charles Judson, head programmer for the Atlanta Film Festival. Topics discussed: women in filmmaking, the finer points of festival programming, and "disease docs." Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611043 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-009 00:13:12 Christopher Holland yes Chris & Jesse revive the podcast after almost 2 years. In this episode: the expedited death of 35mm exhibition, the protracted death of the Withoutabox message boards, and how to time your submissions to festivals. Chris & Jesse revive the podcast after almost 2 y… Chris & Jesse revive the podcast after almost 2 years. In this episode: the expedited death of 35mm exhibition, the protracted death of the Withoutabox message boards, and how to time your submissions to festivals. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611045 Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-008 00:14:42 Christopher Holland yes People and things mentioned in this episode: Cannes, Pete Docter from Pixar, the Dallas International Film Festival, Tex Avery, Universal Soldier IV, Bill Hicks, Gayby, and more. People and things mentioned in this episode: Cann… People and things mentioned in this episode: Cannes, Pete Docter from Pixar, the Dallas International Film Festival, Tex Avery, Universal Soldier IV, Bill Hicks, Gayby, and more. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611075 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-007 00:04:06 Christopher Holland yes Jesse Trussell sits down with Landon Zakheim (from the programming staff of Sundance, among other fests) to talk about his experiences "on the other side" of the festival fence as a filmmaker with a short in the Dallas film fest. Jesse Trussell sits down with Landon Zakheim (fro… Jesse Trussell sits down with Landon Zakheim (from the programming staff of Sundance, among other fests) to talk about his experiences "on the other side" of the festival fence as a filmmaker with a short in the Dallas film fest. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611047 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-006 00:10:07 Christopher Holland yes In this episode Jesse Trussell and I are joined by filmmaker Mark Potts and a surprise guest or two while waiting to see MacGruber at SXSW 2010. This was a really fun episode to record. In this episode Jesse Trussell and I are joined b… In this episode Jesse Trussell and I are joined by filmmaker Mark Potts and a surprise guest or two while waiting to see MacGruber at SXSW 2010. This was a really fun episode to record. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611076 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-005 00:16:48 Christopher Holland yes South by SouthWest is just days away and we're all fired up. Learn about the ups and downs of being included in a local film spotlight. Also, there's another big Texas fest around the corner, if only we can remember its name correctly. South by SouthWest is just days away and we're al… South by SouthWest is just days away and we're all fired up. Learn about the ups and downs of being included in a local film spotlight. Also, there's another big Texas fest around the corner, if only we can remember its name correctly. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611049 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-004 00:17:22 Christopher Holland yes Sundance! Oxford Film Fest! South by Southwest! A smorgasbord of film festival delights. Plus, some pointless Star Wars references brought on by the phrase "episode four." Sundance! Oxford Film Fest! South by Southwest! A… Sundance! Oxford Film Fest! South by Southwest! A smorgasbord of film festival delights. Plus, some pointless Star Wars references brought on by the phrase "episode four." Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611050 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-003 00:12:18 Christopher Holland yes The festival year begins. We talk about Sundance's efforts to focus on more than just famous faces, the new Filmmaker Summit at Slamdance, and more. Shout-outs to SXSW and Hollywood Black Film Festival. The festival year begins. We talk about Sundance'… The festival year begins. We talk about Sundance's efforts to focus on more than just famous faces, the new Filmmaker Summit at Slamdance, and more. Shout-outs to SXSW and Hollywood Black Film Festival. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611051 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffs-podcast-002 00:09:04 Christopher Holland yes In which the Film Festival Secrets podcast is rebooted after just one episode. In which the Film Festival Secrets podcast is reb… In which the Film Festival Secrets podcast is rebooted after just one episode. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226611035 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/filmfestsecrets/ffsecrets-podcast1 00:20:38 Christopher Holland yes Interview with Fred Andrews, president of the KC Jubilee Film Festival, which will combine with KCFilmFest to create a new festival this coming Spring. Fred talks about the kinds of films they're looking for and what you can expect from the new festival. Interview with Fred Andrews, president of the KC … Interview with Fred Andrews, president of the KC Jubilee Film Festival, which will combine with KCFilmFest to create a new festival this coming Spring. Fred talks about the kinds of films they're looking for and what you can expect from the new festival. Christopher Hollandfilm,festival,cinema,filmmaking,sundance,sxsw,filmmaker,movies