Forum Series

Australian Film Festivals

Wednesday 7 May 7.30PM
Palace George

FREE ADMISSION

For the second year running, the St Kilda Film Festival brings representatives from Australia’s major film festivals into the one room to present an overview of the Australian festival circuit.

With more festivals and screening opportunities for short films than ever before, the panel will discuss topics including the differences between the festivals, the future of film festivals, strategies for filmmakers entering their films and much more.

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Australian Film Funding

Thursday 8 May 6.30PM
Palace George

FREE ADMISSION

Representatives from Australia’s film funding agencies come together to present an overview of funding for filmmakers as it is today. Differences between the state funding agencies, issues facing the industry, trends emerging and advice for those seeking funding will all be discussed – for anyone seeking funding, this is one you can’t afford to miss.

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International Film Festivals

Friday 9 May 6.30pm
Palace George

FREE ADMISSION

Join the Festival’s International guests for a discussion on European festivals – strategies for entering them, differences between them and what Australian filmmakers can do to help get their films screened.

With a focus on two of the biggest short film festivals in Europe – Clermont Ferrand Short Film Festival and Interfilm Berlin, this forum will also include a discussion on film distribution and sales trends, as developing in these major events.

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