Learn how to navigate the film festival circuit and master your festival strategy. 

Navigating the film festival circuit can be a daunting task, but with the right strategy, you can increase your chances of getting your short film selected for top-tier festivals.  

This Launch Lab will provide you with essential insights and practical tips to help you develop a winning festival strategy – including the importance of having your strategy in place before you embark on making your film.

Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets of festival success! 

The Lab will kick off with a Meet The Programmers panel via zoom which offers an opportunity to hear from leading representatives from some of Australia’s major film festivals as well as South Australia’s much-loved Fleurieu Film Festival including:  
 
Paul Matereke – Shorts Programmer, Sydney Film Festival

Richard Sowada – Founder and Director, Revelation Perth International Film Festival and Director of the St Kilda Film Festival

Gail Kovatseff – Head of Programming & Industry, Adelaide Film Festival

Cassandra Jordan – CEO CinefestOZ Film Festival &

Chris Warman – Co-Creator, Technical and Submissions Director of the Fleurieu Film Festival

The Launch Lab facilitator is award-winning screenwriter, director, Academy Award nominee Alies Sluiter. Her Quicksilver funded short film Boy On Fire screened at the 2024 Adelaide Film Festival.

See Full Program here.

Date: Saturday 1 February 2025
Time: Doors 9.30am | Lab 10.00am – 4.00pm | Networking 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: The Mercury Cinema
Cost: $75 or FREE FOR MERCURY SUBSCRIBERS

Tickets strictly limited and bookings essential

Supported by the South Australian Film Corporation