Film Strategy

The good people at  Script Reader Pro  have just made your life easier.  Why is that you say?  Because they've made your filmmaking life easier to manage this year with their  calendar of  all the major upcoming screenwriting contests  (orange) , awards   (blue) , festivals  (green) , fellowships and labs  (yellow)  in 2017. Like Yogi Berra says, “If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.”  Wednesday, February 1   International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) Thursday, February 2   International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) Friday, February 3   International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) Saturday, February 4   International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) Sunday, February 5   International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) Thursday, February 9   Berlinale Film Festival Friday, February 10   Berlinale Film Festival Saturday, February 11   Berlinale F

Giovanna Aguilar is a multimedia content producer and a good friend. She recently wrote an article on LinkedIn with tips for people, like filmmakers, who are seeking and applying for grants. Her article is very informative, helpful and encouraging so I wanted to share it with you. Show that you like it by sharing it and liking her original LinkedIn post , as well. ******* So, you are considering grants to fund your dream project or program. Perhaps you are a nonprofit, filmmaker or public school program in need of financial support.  How do you begin the grant writing process?  How do you bring to fruition your thoroughly researched idea? January is not only for setting new year’s resolutions but also for planning your grant submission calendar.  It is important for you to know that this is when most grantors restart their funding cycles.This represents an opportunity for you, but it must   begin with a mix of preparation, patience and perseverance.   Trust me, these three P

The good people at  Script Reader Pro  have just made your life easier.  Why is that you say?  Because they've made your filmmaking life easier to manage this year with their  calendar of  all the major upcoming screenwriting contests  (orange) , awards   (blue) , festivals  (green) , fellowships and labs  (yellow)  in 2017. Like Yogi Berra says, “If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.”    Monday, January 2   Hamptons Screenwriting Lab Late Deadline Thursday, January 5   Palm Springs International Film Festival Friday, January 6   Palm Springs International Film Festival   Lola Awards (German Film Awards)   Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Extended Competition Deadline Saturday, January 7   Palm Springs International Film Festival Sunday, January 8   Palm Springs International Film Festival   Golden Globe Awards Monday, January 9