Brooklyn-based cartoonist Nina Paley takes a novel approach to distributing her latest masterpiece: http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2009/03/17/f-sita-sings-the-blues.html "I thought about it a good long time before I did it," Paley said in an email to CBC news. "The decision was motivated by both stick and carrot. Stick: the conventional distribution system isn't working any more; independent filmmakers make virtually no money via commercial distributors anyway; copyright today functions as censorship. Carrot: letting people share the film gives it the widest possible exposure and outsources the otherwise expensive and laborious work of distribution, archiving and promotion to the audience; freedom feels great."

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Every year thousands of filmmakers like you unleash their newly completed movies upon the film festival circuit. Whether you're a first-timer with a comedy short or a seasoned veteran with a documentary feature, you all face the same set of problems. You all ask the same questions. You all want the pleasure of seeing your film play before a festival audience and gain the recognition it deserves. So, check out Chris Holland's new book here: http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/book/

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I learned so much from Anna Petras while doing this interview.

Far from being just places for parties artsy elite's to waste tax payers money (boo Stephen Harper - so dumb) they are places for parties so that people can sell films. A meeting place for building relationships. Kind of like a golf course, but way more loud.

Here is some lingo:

TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival
AFF - Atlantic International Film Festival
VIFF - Vancouvever International Film Festival
SJIWFF - St. John's International Women's Film Festival

Market - where your try and sell your film

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