How to Prepare Your Thesis/Student Film for Film Festivals
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How to Prepare Your Thesis/Student Film for Film Festivals
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APPLICATION GROUP 3
Applications Open:
8/8/24
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Students, Recent grads, Early-mid stage career
- Directors, Producers, Animators
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Developing an EPK (electronic press kit) for your film
- A strategy for what festivals to apply to
- Info on marketing your film
- Strategy for attending film festivals
- Guest speakers from film festivals and marketing strategists for filmmakers
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Getting you into any festival
- Setting up a website/social media accounts
CIRCLE DESCRIPTION
We will meet for one hour once a week to discuss how to prepare a short film (whether it’s an independent film, a senior thesis, or a student film) for a film festival run.
In this mentorship circle, we’ll talk about:
- Choosing what film festivals to apply to, then how to apply and write cover letters
- Assembling your EPK (Electronic Press Kit)
- Prepping your film screener to go to festivals
- Creating a trailer and film poster
- Making a website/social media account for your film
- Creating promotional materials for your film
Qualification Criteria
Student (final year)
Aspiring Professional (0 yrs of experience)
Entry Level (1-2 yrs of experience)
Early Career (3-5 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month: Weekly
Day / Time: Friday probably at 12pm
Timezone: EDT
ADDITIONAL Application requirements
Please submit the following as part of your Application Profile:
- Link to current film or rough cut of film
Circle Leader
Sherene Strausberg
Sherene Strausberg is a unique creative combining her experience in film, music, and sound engineering with graphic design and illustration to create animated videos for her clients at the company she founded, 87th Street Creative. Having won a national composition competition in high school she was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Indiana University School of Music, where she completed two bachelor’s degrees in four years. Film scores she wrote in her first career as a film composer have been heard on AMC, Spike TV, and Netflix. She won two awards from Graphic Design USA as a graphic designer for Jewish National Fund. She animated and scored her latest passion project, the short animated film “Cool For You,” which has been accepted to film festivals worldwide. Recent clients of 87th Street Creative have included Walmart, American Express, and Amazon Web Services.
Through the power of music, sound effects, and moving images, Sherene knew at 16 she wanted to be a film composer. After 10 years of pursuing that while also working as a broadcast engineer at National Public Radio, she changed careers to graphic design and then to motion design. Motion graphics returned Sherene to her true passion, sound and moving images together, which can immerse the viewer/listener. Combining this with her desire to work with clients who believe in sustainability and social justice, 87th Street Creative has worked with nonprofits and businesses that help make the world a better place.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Founder/Owner
Studio / Employer: 87th Street Creative