EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FILM FESTIVAL STRATEGY
Academy Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park | 90 minutes | Workshop
Instructor: Crickett Rumley
Lunch Provided
This is a master class for filmmakers at any stage, offering expert guidance on connecting with audiences, marketing your film, identifying your ideal viewers, and navigating the complex world of festivals—from spotting scams to managing premiere status and deliverables.
Crickett Rumley is the founder and senior director of the Film Festival Department at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) in Los Angeles. She has guided filmmakers to official selections at festivals ranging from Sundance to Bronzelens and to wins and nominations at the Student Academy Awards, the BAFTA Student Film Awards, the DGA Student Film Awards, and the College Television Awards. She is on the board of the Film Festival Alliance, serves as the Panels Director for the Tallgrass Film Festival, and has taught workshops and served on juries for festivals around the U.S.