What No One Tells You About Short Films: Practical Advice on Festivals, Visibility, Streaming, and Sales
A panel of experts discussed the challenges and strategies for short filmmakers at the Cannes Film Festival. They emphasized the importance of film festivals for visibility and distribution, noting that early applications can significantly impact a film's chances. The panel highlighted the differences in support for short films between Europe and the U.S.
- ▪The festival circuit is crucial for a short film's life and visibility.
- ▪Applying early to film festivals increases the chances of being programmed effectively.
- ▪European short filmmaking is better supported and funded compared to the U.S.
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In this Cannes edition of IndieWire’s “What No One Tells You” series, we gathered a panel of international experts to discuss short films and the practical realities filmmakers face trying to get their work seen, featuring experts who are actively shaping the ecosystem. Panelists at the American Pavilion, presented by IndieWire, included the duo behind the Oscar-winning short film “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh; two shorts specialists from the international distribution and production company Salaud Morisset, Grégoire Féron, and Emilie Boulay; along with Kickstarter head of film strategy, Taylor K. Shaw-Omachonu.
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