Winter Film Awards Filmmaker Education Week + Party

WINTER FILM AWARDS has tons of awesome events for you this month!

FILMMAKER EDUCATION WEEK &
FILM INDUSTRY NETWORKING PARTY
JUNE 21-26 2021

In continuation of our popular Education series from our annual Festival, Winter Film Awards will host a week of Education sessions geared towards emerging filmmakers!
FREE 90-minute virtual sessions each night, capped off by a fun Film Industry Networking Party!

21st CENTURY HORROR
June 21 8:00pm – 9:30pm EST | FREE | REGISTER HERE
Join Winter Film Awards Joseph Mauceri in a lively discussion of the latest trends in Horror Film. What does it take to tell a good horror story? What makes a good horror story or where does one find one? What are the current trends and what does it take to get noticed? Is the festival circuit worth it and what festivals offer the most exposure?

ASK A FILM FESTIVAL ORGANIZER
June 22 7:30pm – 9:00pm EST | FREE | REGISTER HERE
Need some advice about your film festival experience? Now is your chance to get all the information you need from six fest organizers! Are fests worthwhile? How can you impress the judges? What is the best length for a film? How do you find the right festival? How can you maximize your festival experience? What if you are rejected?

PRODUCING 101
June 23 8:00pm – 9:30pm EST | FREE | REGISTER HERE
You have your script, your actors, and your gear, but what about a Producer? The right Producer can make all the difference in the world, but what does a producer actually do? We’ve gathered a group of talented Producers to discuss the profession and offer some guidance for today’s independent film industry.

HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL FILM FESTIVAL + PR STRATEGY
June 24 7:30pm – 9:00pm EST | FREE | REGISTER HERE
Join The Film Festival Doctor, Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith, who will talk you through how to successfully promote your film at fests and in the press. What do you need to plan during pre-production? How do you evaluate your film’s potential? How to set goals, budgets and strategy? How to promote your film? When should you hire professional help?

WELCOME BACK NYC PARTY
June 26th, 2021 6 PM – ?? | Culture Lab LIC | FREE

OMG, remember fun? NYC is back and raring to get the fun going again! Come out and see what everyone has been up to! Party outside with Live Music, beer and tacos and a snazzy photo booth courtesy ezPopupBooth! Special screening of short film You Look Great and Q+A with writer/director/star Justin Andrew Davis. Screening 7 PM

COMING SOON – TENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 2 2021 | #WFA2021 #WinterIsComing

Winter Film Awards International Film Festival is coming soon! 10 jam-packed days filled with amazing indie films, super-fun parties and fantastic career-building panels. Emerging Filmmakers – All Genres – All Lengths | Documentary, Narrative, Horror, Music Video, Animation and Web Series!