CREATING FILM FESTIVALS BOOK
Dear Web site Visitors
Hello and welcome...
The intention of this Web site is to announce the on-going preparation of the first complete series of resource manuals in the field, starting with the two books:
- now available HOW TO START FILM & VIDEO FESTIVALS
- HOW TO MANAGE AND OPERATE FILM & VIDEO FESTIVALS
These books establish a global model for successful film festival management. This publishing project is based on in-depth study of more than 100 organizations, involving research and interaction with leaders of U.S. and international groups, based on substantive interviews (500+ hours) with over 200 festival directors, curators and other media arts professionals nationwide and internationally.
In originally opening this Web site, my desire was to receive suggestions and information on how existing festivals could do their work better, and how new film festivals could avoid problem areas experienced by their predecessors. I have received tremendous response and positive comments from filmmakers, festival founders, managers and organizers, volunteers, critics, and fest audiences/attendees, and I greatly appreciate your wonderful contributions. Thank you so much for your interest and support.