How Film Festival Submission Fees Work, and Where the Money Goes
The entry charge is a filmmaker's first ticket to the festival circuit. Here is how it is set, who takes a cut, and what it actually buys.
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How Film Festival Submission Fees Work, and Where the Money Goes
The entry charge is a filmmaker's first ticket to the festival circuit. Here is how it is set, who takes a cut, and what it actually buys.
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