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  Opportunities: International Film Festival Summit

  Dec 4, 2011

  International Film Festival Summit (December 4–6, 2011), held in Austin, Texas, is the largest international organization representing the film festival industry. The IFFS mission is to promote and strengthen the global film festival industry through education, networking, dissemination of information, and the cultivation of high standards. This year's featured topics include Anatomy of a Festival: South by Southwest, Programming: The Fine Art of Film Selection, Marketing Strategies: Integrating Social Media and Technology, The Festival Mission, Sponsorship Strategy, Box Office Technology Solutions, among others. Notable speakers include Richard Linklater (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset), as well as SFFS' very own Steve Jenkins, Sarah Cathers, and Linda Butler. DEADLINE: Register by September 25, 2011 to receive discounted rate. WEBSITE: filmfestivalsummit.com/iffshome.html.
  

  
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  Filmmakers Bring Stories to New Platforms

  Erica Marcus
  Mar 22, 2011

  The Media that Matters Conference showcased innovative formats and powerful storytelling.

  
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  Filmmakers Bring Stories to New Platforms

  Erica Marcus
  Mar 22, 2011

  The Media that Matters Conference showcased innovative formats and powerful storytelling.

  
• March 24, 2011
  
  

  Filmmakers Bring Stories to New Platforms

  Erica Marcus
  Mar 22, 2011

  The Media that Matters Conference showcased innovative formats and powerful storytelling.

  
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  Red Lantern Meetup Reels in Film Fans

  Adam Hartzell
  Jan 24, 2011

  The Red Lantern Meetup group brings Asian film fans together.

  
• January 27, 2011
  
  

  Red Lantern Meetup Reels in Film Fans

  Adam Hartzell
  Jan 24, 2011

  The Red Lantern Meetup group brings Asian film fans together.

  
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  Red Lantern Meetup Reels in Film Fans

  Adam Hartzell
  Jan 24, 2011

  The Red Lantern Meetup group brings Asian film fans together.

  
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  E-news You Can Use

  Michael Fox
  Sep 1, 2009

  The rapid adoption of e-newsletters by documentary filmmakers is the latest example of resourcefulness and efficiency among contemporary independents.

  
• Digital
  
  

  What's Fair is not Foul

  Hannah Eaves
  Jul 24, 2008

  The Sixth Screen: The first installment of a new, monthly column by filmmaker and journalist Hannah Eaves looks at just how "fair use" is being utilized.

  
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  Netflix 101, a Dispatch from IFP's Filmmaker Conference

  Eugene Hernandez/indieWIRE
  Sep 22, 2006

  A panel discussion yields insights into the presentÑand futureÑof indie distribution.