Steven Hindes’ Post

What impact does redefining theatrical success have on the film industry? Redefining theatrical success can lead to a more sustainable and audience-centric approach in the film industry, encouraging innovation in content creation and distribution strategies. Read more: [Link to the Hollywood Reporter article](https://lnkd.in/dKyVeWDv)

Recap: All the Breaking News Out of Sundance https://ift.tt/ycoHfhd As the Sundance Film Festival wraps up, the buzz is just beginning. From groundbreaking premieres to innovative storytelling that pushed the boundaries of cinema, this year's festival felt really special to us. And not just because we threw a fantastic party and gave away a camera. No Film School has been on the ground, soaking in every moment, from the electric atmosphere of opening night to the final, reflective hours of the festival's close. Our coverage has spanned across the board, offering insights into the latest in film technology, in-depth interviews with emerging and established talents, and first-hand reviews of the most talked-about films. Let's recap it together here. What Happened During Sundance 2024? The Festival No Film School @ Sundance 2024 Follow the Sundance 2024 Tag on No Film School NFS @ Sundance: Risks, Giveaways and What the Fest Tells Us About the Industry Check Out The Sundance 2024 Lineup What Does the Sundance Market Look Like in 2024 Community and Creativity at the No Film School Alumni Party What Sold at Sundance 2024? Who Won Sundance 2024? How to Survive Your First Sundance Watch Sundance 2024 Today From Home With Online Screenings What Are Some Practical Tips For Attending Sundance? The Biggest Challenges for 2024 Sundance Creators (& How They Overcame Them), Pt. 1 The Biggest Challenges for 2024 Sundance Creators (& How They Overcame Them), Pt. 2 The Biggest Challenges for 2024 Sundance Creators (& How They Overcame Them), Pt. 3 The Biggest Challenges for 2024 Sundance Creators (& How They Overcame Them), Pt. 4 Everything You Missed at the No Film School and Canon Sundance Party The Cameras The Cameras of Sundance 2024 Shed Light On How Indie Filmmakers Have Evolved Landing the Job to Boosting Morale: Sundance DP Roundtable Dives into Filters & More The Lenses Of Sundance 2024 Show That Filmmakers Love Variety Sign Up For These Sundance Collab Courses Just in Time for the 2024 Festival Party at Sundance with No Film School and Canon — You Might Win a Cinema Camera Register to Win a Canon R5 C Cinema Camera The Filmmakers The Best Advice from This Year's Sundance Filmmakers How Do You Win Big at Sundance? Ask Horror Filmmaker Masha Ko How Can You Make a Slasher Fresh? Learn from This Director Director Zoe Eisenberg Breaks Down Crafting An Inverse Coming-of-Age Indie Hit Elizabeth Ai Defies Odds with Her Counterculture Documentary 'New Wave' The Holdovers' Stunt Coordinator Reveals Her Path To Becoming a Successful Producer Learn How to Parody '90s Sitcoms with the Director of Sundance Hit 'Krazy House' ‘How To Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker On Sundance and Festival Runs The Shutterstock Resources Filmmakers Should Know About Check Out What You Can Learn at the Canon Creative Studio During Sundance How This Team Captured a Live 'War Game' E-Girl Investigators of Sundance Doc...

By selectively favouring certain films, programmers can demonstrate to others that they hold the power to grant favours, thereby creating a self-sustaining system influence. This dynamic not only undermines the integrity of the film selection process but also discourages merit-based recognition, leading to a homogenized and less innovative film landscape. https://lnkd.in/g2AVRY39

“DOC NYC touts itself as “America’s Largest Documentary Film Festival,” as its tagline states. But for some, bigger isn’t always better.” Read the full article by Anthony Kaufman on #DocumentaryMag.

Opportunity

Great article on the state of film and screening versus direct to stream. It's a tough road, but many think it worth the effort. This could very well be the future! https://lnkd.in/eGyWjz88

The 12 answers found in every successful indie film pitch deck: #artsandentertainment #success #filmmaking #independentfilm #life #socialmedia

Must-read film industry memo alert! I'm so proud of supporting this work to elevate San Francisco Bay Area film. I commissioned two Bay Area film research projects, while at Kenneth Rainin Foundation, to deep our understanding of how the Arts Program could better support local filmmakers. I thought learning more about the local film industry would be essential to go beyond just making grants to actually help nurture the ecosystem. After the first project, researcher John Carnwath of WolfBrown recommended that we could greatly deepen our understanding with a follow-up project that could be led by Paula Smith Arrigoni, whom he interviewed as a Bay Area film leader adding perspective to his desk research. Paula, John and Bay Area Video Coalition's research and development manager, Kailen Sallander, did a remarkable job with the second project. There's tons to learn from BAVC's survey of the Bay Area’s makers and accompanying examination of what we can learn from other cities and regions successfully competing to attract film and media projects. Austin, Denver and New Orleans, to name a few, have major lessons for the Bay and I'm grateful for Paula's idea to subsequently publish the memo below. The work is already contributing to advances in the field. Namely bolstering the Oakland Film Commission's case supporting it's first film rebate incentive and a new production database. Despite huge budget challenges this year, the Oakland City Council approved it! The research's lesson are likely useful for many parts of the country, so if you work in or support film, get to reading. The memo takes the findings and makes them extremely actionable.

“I always like to tell any new filmmakers that making the film is just half the battle, now it’s time to get people, not just your family and friends, to see your work, And that’s up to you. Now you’ve become the salesman. Get them in the door." -Joe Carabeo Why do Film Festivals matter for the independent filmmaker? The landscape is changing fast. Brands can also make use of the awareness that festivals provide. Check out this article penned by our Founder, Cameron Kit, posted on Short Movie Club. #filmfestival #festivalstrategy #filmfestivals #independentfilm #brandawareness #earnedmedia

Six key developments in the international film industry: