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The audience can't always articulate what it wants - and the people funding it aren't the ones watching it.

Most people will first see your poster as a tiny square on a screen, so design for that.

A tidy folder of ready-to-use materials makes it easy for anyone to write about your film.

What used to be a novelty slot is becoming a programming category with its own audience.

It's not a competition category - and that's exactly the point.

Where your film plays first can shape what happens next, so plan the sequence before you submit.

Small courtesies before, during and after your screening leave a lasting impression.

The screening is the excuse to be in the room. The room is the point.

A small, steady plan beats a daily scramble and keeps the focus on making things.

Professionals remember the kid who asked a sharp question more than the kid with the best gear.

A few honest notes from the people scoring your film.

Before you sign anything, understand the main routes a finished film can take.