Congratulations—you’ve completed your film and are ready to take it to festivals. But do you have a strategy? Do you know how to create an effective festival plan? If you’re new to the festival circuit and need guidance on navigating a successful festival run, this workshop is designed for you.

Festival 101 Workshop is tailored for filmmakers who want to manage their own festival submissions but aren’t sure where to start. This 1.5-hour session—available in person or online—will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to develop a strategic festival plan aligned with your film’s goals. We’ll cover essential topics including festival planning, budgeting, relationship building, the benefits of festival participation, and proper festival etiquette.

The workshop fee is $150, payable in full or in two installments.

Your registration includes:

• A 1–2 hour workshop

• Festival plan templates

• Five festival recommendations curated specifically for your film.

Workshops can be booked via email request.