Spring is in full swing and we’re talking funding, social media holidays, good news for indie filmmakers and more!
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Great News for Indie Filmmakers
April Marketing Session - Film Festivals
You can still register for tomorrow’s session talking all about promoting yourself at Film Festivals.
We will send out the recording from this week’s session early next month. Lots of great info to share!
When: Apr 19, 2023 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoc-yopzguGtJhiGLKMELnhgqiZ-oLBzbR
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May Marketing Session - The New Money Game for Getting Your Film Funded
Wednesday, May 10, 5PM EST - REGISTER BELOW
It’s a new world out there. How to maneuver the new money game in Hollywood.
REGISTER NOW
When: May 10, 2023 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ufu6hpj4qEtHmyoYDtlB1POBQ_nDElWhq
June Social Media Holidays
Each month presents different opportunities for posting content that will help you grow your presence. Take a look at the list and see if you can authentically use any of these to connect to something you’re working on.
LGBTQ Pride Month
June 1: International Children’s Day
June 2: World Running Day
June 2: National Donut Day (US) #NationalDonutDay
June 3: World Bicycle Day
June 4: National Cheese Day (US)
June 6: Higher Education Day #HigherEducationDay
June 8: Best Friends Day #BestFriendsDay
June 8: World Oceans Day #WorldOceansDay
June 19: Juneteenth (US)
June 21: World Music Day
June 21: National Selfie Day #NationalSelfieDay
June 30: Social Media Day #SMDay, #SocialMediaDay
People Doing it Well
Creative presentation of your capability will win in the end. We love this.
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APP of the Month - For Actors, Directors, Producers
UpCast is a (FREE!) filmmaker app that instantly connects talent and casting professionals through the entire casting process. Models and actors can audition from their phones by instantly submitting photos and videos directly to casting professionals. You can swipe through roles, submit photos/videos, and get cast right from your couch.
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Christine’s Monthly Review
Many of you may know that Christine is also Hollister from Screen Thoughts. You can listen to her podcast with guest host & film critic, Tim Miller.
MOVIE REVIEW: Talking Hollywood Remakes, a Review of Air & What We've Been Watching
Listen below & anywhere you get your podcasts.
Tim Miller is back, guest co-hosting with Hollister and this podcast is chock full of film. They don’t agree on Air at all, with comparison’s by Hollister to Jerry Maguire versus Tim’s comparison to Moneyball. Some interesting takes on the new surge of Hollywood remakes. What do Spielberg and Tim have in common? A lot actually, and recommendations - quick ones for what is coming in April and what Tim and Hollister saw in March.
--Hollister (AKA Christine Merser)
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