New Filmmakers are Mastering the Balance between Creativity Funding and Exposure
New Filmmakers are evolving from idealistic visionaries to strategic, technologically aware, and business-savvy producers who recognize that a strong story alone won't get them far in the contemporary Film Industry . Through the strategic use of Film Festivals , today's up-and-coming voices are carefully learning to walk the tightrope between artistic expression, financial viability, and Film Market visibility. Funding is still the first hurdle for a lot of First-Time Filmmakers . The days of waiting for studio greenlights interminably are over. These fearless Debut Filmmakers are now coming up with creative ways to fund their Independent Films , including co-productions, crowdfunding websites, minor grants, and collaborations with social entrepreneurs. However, they don't end there. Every financial choice is made with the next important step, participation in the Film Festival , in mind. Film Festivals have evolved into the industry's new business cards. Fest...