Information and Instructions for Filmmakers
LIFE FEST XXV SELECTED FILMMAKERS INFORMATION
Once again, congratulations on being selected from hundreds of submissions from throughout the world.
Festival and voting begins November 29 12:00 AM EST.
Awards ceremony in January (TBA)
Only purchased ticket holders votes will be counted.
FILMMAKERS DISCOUNTED PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE! (see below)
As you may know, the primary purpose of a film festival is to give you and your film exposure to the world. We are pleased to provide this opportunity for life-affirming films like yours. Even though we may offer the platform, the responsibility of promoting your particular film still resides with you.
Hopefully you understand (from a film instructor, teacher… or even a parent): “If you don’t believe in your film, who will?”
UPLOAD
If you haven’t already, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR FILM and ancillary materials (Trailer, 16:9 thumbnail image) at this link:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/SocCNTLGdsMdtGK1mU4r
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TRAILER, please make one and upload it to the above link!
FILM AWARDS
Capra Award (per category)
Presented to the film in each category which best embodies the “spirit of Capra” – the significance of a seemingly insignificant Life.
Audience Favorite
The film (from any category) with the most festival-wide audience support.
AWARDS REQUIRING SPECIFIC NOMINATION
IMPORTANT: Only persons nominated will be added to the ballot for voting.
Nominate your best people now!
You are the one who knows your film best. You know its strengths and weaknesses. We are asking you to play to your strengths and nominate your film for any of the special award categories outlined below. The following cast and crew awards are available to your film by nomination only. These awards are category specific (example: Best Actor in a Short Film, etc.).
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Original Score
Best Editing
Best Director
Note: Even if not making any nominations, please visit the link to confirm your best contact information, to be used when shipping any awards you may receive.
Nomination/Contact Info page:
https://lifefilmfest.com/nominate/
Deadline for Nominations: Midnight Wednesday, November 22, 2023
As with all awards, and all campaigns, campaigning for votes (just like elections) is very appropriate, and can help give you an edge over others.
VOTING
In order for a vote to count, an individual MUST have a paid ticket and view the film. Email address is used to verify valid ballots.
Films will be available for viewing when the Festival begins at 12:00 midnight, Thursday night, November 23, Eastern Standard Time. (9:00 PM Pacific Time).
Voting will take place from November 24 through midnight December 31.
FILM PROMOTION TIPS
You’ll want to have a stragey in mind to make best use of this festival to reach your audience and improve your chances in the festival voting.
This is the time to ‘campaign’. Make sure you promote to your audience, friends, and family, and make your needs and desires known.
For Example:
“Please view and vote for Mary Shelly, nominated for best leading actress in ‘I felt alone.’ She is compelling! Voting begins Nov 24. Thank you for your consideration!”
Promote your people and your film everywhere you can!
DOWNLOAD YOUR SELECTED LAURELS:
https://filmfreeway.com/laurels/5266/LifeFestFilmFestival
If you have a film website or Facebook page or Instagram, or ANY social media, please use it heavily at this time. Promote your Life Fest laurels. Even if your film itself does not have promotional social media tools in place, Use YOUR OWN social media generously. These laurels, this, your acceptance, is now your excuse to ‘pound your movie home.’ (This is how the entertainment media works. If you read media trade publications, then you understand.). If you talk with your old friend from high school next year, do you want them to say… “I didn’t know you made a movie!”
PROMOTE YOUR PEOPLE
Urge your friends, cast, and crew to do exactly the same. And especially your nominated cast and crew. If they are good at what they do, then they should graciously and humbly acknowledge that and – like your favorite mayoral candidate – simply ask for their vote. Their friends and family also need to see their “make movie magic’ on the screen. If you don’t make your film known, it’s not likely that it will become known.
TEASERS AND TRAILERS
Use teasers, trailers, and posters in these promotions. Schedule an interesting diversity of posts. Always link to the action you desire (the vote) “Thank you for your kind consideration.” Ask your friends to repost them.
The main thing is to engage your audience! This is the cornerstone of success in film marketing. Get THEM excited about your film.
DISCOUNT PASSES FOR YOU AND YOUR AUDIENCE
FILMMAKERS’ DISCOUNT ALL-ACCESS PASS
https://lifefilmfest.com/2022-filmmakers-discount/
Purchase one for yourself! Share this link with your fans!
IMPORTANT LINKS
Upload Your Film
https://www.dropbox.com/request/SocCNTLGdsMdtGK1mU4r
Download Your Laurels
https://filmfreeway.com/laurels/5266/LifeFestFilmFestival
Nominate Your People and Confirm Contact Info
https://lifefilmfest.com/nominate/
Filmmakers Discount Tickets
https://lifefilmfest.com/2022-filmmakers-discount/