December 7-9, 2008 Las Vegas
To learn more about the 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit CLICK HERE!
“The International Film Festival Summit brings together the community of film festivals to share valuable perspectives and gain practical insights”, said Christian Gaines, Director of Festivals at Withoutabox, a division of IMDb.com. “It’s a process that can only improve the film festival experience and thus advance the cause of filmmakers in finding their audiences. In the process, it engenders an atmosphere of camaraderie, friendship and respect among film festivals. Withoutabox is thrilled to play a central role in helping film festivals to raise the bar, and participating in the International Film Festival Summit is one way of doing that.”
Don’t miss your opportunity to network with festival directors and discover the latest trends and innovations taking hold in the film festival community.
Some of this year’s exciting topics inlcude:
*Festivals: Distribution Revolution or Evolution?
*Sustainability and Long Term Planning
*The Art and Philosophy of Curating a Film Festival
*Filmmaker Professional Development and the Festival Experience
*Board Development for Your Festival
*Year Round Festival Programs
*Membership & Giving Programs
*Creating Value for Festival Sponsors
*Building a Culture of Community Outreach
*Festival Standards and Formats
*Success Metrics: Where to Set the Bar
*indie 2.0
*Connecting the Dots: Distributors and Festivals
*Budgeting Workshop
*Dynamic Programming Issues
*Unlock Your Festivals Ticketing Potential
*Greening Your Fest
Don’t wait any longer, join festivals & executives from across the industry including:
AFI Fest Presented by Audi, Atlanta Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, Bside, Starz Denver Film Festival, FilmThreat, Palm Springs International Film Festival, River Run International Film Festival, San Diego Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Gen Art, San Diego Asian Film Festival, DC Shorts Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, AFI Dallas International Film Festival, SXSW, Variety, Withoutabox and many, many more.
The IFFS is bringing together film festival professionals and independent film leaders to address the most pressing issues facing the industry. Join these and other organizations this December for an event that will both inform and inspire you and your colleagues .
This year we are back on the Strip at the Las Vegas Hilton!
Be sure to take advantage of the special room rate of $99.00 per night.
5th Annual International Film Festival Summit in Las Vegas Connecting Film Festivals Worldwide
The 5th Annual IFFS will be the largest dedicated gathering of the film festival community, which provides a platform for the community to explore ways to collaborate and promote the advancement of the film festival industry. This is the exclusive meeting place for industry professionals, vendors and those committed to the film festival and entertainment industry to dialogue with their peers, share insights and gain knowledge that will help grow film festivals and keep the industry thriving.
To register now CLICK HERE! Or, contact Sarah Jacobs at (850) 510-4647 or info@filmfestivalsummit.com.
