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Film Fests: The Merits and Scams; Plus, Film Communities Outside of the Bubbles with Amy Dotson

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What film festivals are worth submitting your projects to? Which festivals are legitimate and which ones are scams out for your money? Is it possible to find like-minded creatives to collaborate with, outside of places like L.A. and New York? 


In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and guest Amy Dotson discuss:

  • Figuring out what you want to get out of a festival
  • Reasons why small festivals are awesome
  • Things to consider when vetting festivals 
  • What Amy learned interning at Pee-wee’s Playhouse
  • Telling your unique story in only one paragraph
  • Why you need to constantly update your bio
  • Moving from New York City to Portland
  • Thinking about cinematic storytelling in new ways
  • Collaborations between local artists and big household names
  • How the Portland Art Museum honors multi-faceted creatives



    • Memorable Quotes

    • “What are you going to the festival for? Is it about Hollywood connections or about sharing your film with an audience?” [3:54]
    • “Being in the mix and connecting with people at a human level is incredibly valuable. You will find those relationships pay off in the long run.” [12:42]
    • “Everybody is different and that’s okay. It’s not a one-size-fits-all model anymore.” [23:34]
    • “The goal is to meet other like-minded humans that can help push your career and push you as a human forward.” [29:37]
    • “There are stories to be told that are less project-centered and more people-centered.” [46:24]



      • Mentioned

      How To Spend $10,000 on Film Festival Submissions…


      Portland Art Museum


      PAM CUT Sustainability Labs


      PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater  



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