Do I Need to Attend a Film Festival in Person If My Film Is Selected?

This is one of the most common questions filmmakers ask after they receive an acceptance.

The short answer is: it depends on your goals.

It’s exciting to be selected by festivals around the world, and realistically, not every filmmaker has the resources to attend every event. That’s completely understandable.

But here’s the part that matters just as much:

Not attending a film festival will significantly limit the experience you get from it.