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Film festivals -- does anyone know if...


Does anyone knowif film festivals require you to attend them if yiu submit your films to them through some online platform film freeway or withoutabox? If you're from out of town, and would like to have your film screened at their festivals are you required to show up to them to promote your film, join q&a panels, present your film, or receive awards if any are won?

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I think you might want to ask the film festival themselves. That could vary from festival to festival. It might depend on how big the festival is, covid restrictions, is it local or international?

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No, festivals don't require attendance for submissions, but it is considered good practice if by chance they bestow one with an award.

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Before you worry about that,
worry about how to get your film accepted to be in a film festival!

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