How To Host A Virtual Film Festival
Coronavirus has caused all significant events to cease, ranging from pool parties to sporting events. Unfortunately, this includes Film Festivals. But festivals have the unique opportunity to showcase filmmakers work and still have people congregate virtually.
After hosting two virtual film screenings and given the current climate of COVID-19, we’ve decided to write a how-to guide to help others get started with theirs. The course of action follows the same process of a traditional festival, except the venue and technology setup, both are drastically easier.
To see the festivals we have hosted, please review the NYC Indie Film Festival and the JustUs Film Festival. You might also want to read:
- 4 Valuable Lessons Learned From Hosting Virtual Film Festivals
- How We Put Together A Virtual Film Festival in 3 Weeks
1) Submissions
Start by opening submissions for your festival like you usually would. There is nothing new here. This process will be the same as you’ve done in the past.
2) Curating, Judges and Awards
Have your normal curation process of deciding what content to work with and the judges for the festival. Think about the awards you are going to give the festivals for the…
