Jump On It: Outreach During Your Festival Launch

by Merrill Sterritt

When we started Film Presence, most outreach efforts were being applied to community and grassroots screenings, but not at the theatrical level.  It became clear there was a need for similar engagement around the theatrical openings of films that had tight budgets and clear audiences.  This has become …

Silent Running.

In October of last year the English band 65daysofstatic were approached by the Glasgow Film Festival to rescore a film of their choosing. Such was the success of the performance that the band proceeded to tour the country with the film and play various festivals. Fans of the band will …

Thoughts on Social Media in 1,400 Characters or Less

By Sara Kiener

Perhaps it’s poor salesmanship or just good ol’ fashion manners, but I frequently tell filmmakers and producers that they shouldn’t be paying me to explain to them how twitter works. Recently on a call with a very kind and well intentioned producer, I found myself completely baffled that …

Journaling Autumn: The Hamptons International Film Festival

October was a month unlike any other I have had or will have again.  On October 22nd, I got married at home on my family’s farm.  In the weeks prior to my wedding, from October 13-17th, I helped to throw another party: the 19th edition of the Hamptons International Film …