The Official Guide To Hosting Successful Virtual Film Events
What is a film event? A film event is an event that is centered around media content that is both short form and long. This includes but is not limited to:
- Film Festivals
- Online Movie Premieres
- Watch Parties
- Mini-Film Events with multiple films
- Feature Films, Documentaries, Web Series
And more! BingeWave created this guide after hosting 1000’s of virtual screenings showcasing 1000’s of films to give film event organizers a list of best practices. The guide is composed of several articles for you to read and bookmark that cover various topics such as:
- How to market and promote your film event
- How to be a good hosts
- Sponsorships for virtual events
- And more!
Marketing
Incentivizing Filmmakers To Market Your Event: Marketing is not easy, but you don’t have to go at it alone. Learn how to incentivize the filmmakers, cast, crew and partnered organizations to help market your event.
How To Premiere Short Form Content: Short form content is on the rise! Learn how to market and promote the new demand for content strategically.
How To Promote Your Online Film Screening: Covers everything from basic marketing including social media, email campaigns, affiliate marketing, and more.
Reasons Not to Wait Until the Last Minute to Start Marketing for Your Film Screening: For successful turn out of your events, these are all the reasons why not wait.
Logistics
How To Be A Good Host At Virtual Film Events: You’re the center of attention and driving force of your event. Learn the difference between being a good and bad host, which strongly correlates with success and underperforming.
How To Host Virtual Panel Discussions: Panel discussions are not easy and take planning correctly to execute. Learn how to set up nearly flawless panel discussions.
How To Test Online Platforms For Virtual Screenings: Before you start promoting, do you know how to use your hosting platform and answer curveball questions attendees might have? Learn how to be fully prepared from a technical perspective for your event.
How Virtual Festivals Should Structure Their Blocks: Blocks can be structured in specific ways to increase attendee, engagement, and revenue.
How To Host a Virtual Film Festival: The basics of hosting a virtual film festival.
Case Studies & Data
Virtual Film Festivals And Sponsorships: Learn about the current state of virtual events and sponsorships. It’s a different challenge that you can overcome.
The Rise Of The Successful Mini Festival: Shorter festivals are not only easier to put together, but for more engaging! Learn about the data behind them.
4 Valuable Lesson From Hosting Virtual Film Festivals: Some key findings you should be aware of when hosting a virtual film festival.
How We Put Together A Virtual Film Festival in 3 Weeks: Yes, it can be done! Festivals are easier to put together as they have gone virtual.
BingeWave is live streaming, community building and revenue generation platform for filmmakers. We serve everyone from festivals, web series, documentaries, to features, and champion diverse narratives.
For information on hosting your own film even or obtaining live/cinematic distribution, please visit: https://distribution.bingewave.com/
