FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival is pleased to invite you to a special masterclass on the Film Festival Universe, presented by Fernando Vasquez, Co-Director and Head of Programming at FEST.
The masterclass will provide a wide view of the international film festival circuit and how to best exploit the many opportunities available to up-and-coming filmmakers regarding the distribution of their work.
- Masterclass: Monday 19 Feb, 13:00 in Co Lab 3
The session is divided in four separate phases:
- Understanding the importance of participating and investing in film festivals
- How to improve your chances of selection at film festivals
- How to define a distribution strategy using the film festival circuit
- FEST – New Directors | New Films Festival presentation
/// Attend FEST
24 June - 1 July, Esphino, Portugal
FEST is a new generation of festivals, featuring film screenings, music concerts & showcases, conference sessions, projects in development, competitions, TV showcases, awards ceremonies, and much more. FEST is a festival with many festivals inside.
It is one of the leading platforms for emerging filmmakers and students to network, enhance their film knowledge and develop new projects, as well as personally interact with the world’s leading filmmakers.
As a partner school of FEST, they offer the following to students, team and alumni of Catalyst:
- Free film submissions (Deadline March 4 2024)
- 50% discount on Pitching Forum applications (deadline March 4 2024)
- 25% on the Accreditation fee (Talent and Pro), or organise a group for a discount of 40% (register here if you are interested in a group discount)
Full details, including waiver codes and instructions for submitting, can be found in this folder.
Come meet the FEST team at Catalyst on Monday to find out more!