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Appendix XVIII The role of film festivals<br />

International festivals are crucial for the development of filmmakers and the<br />

gathering of influential supporters, potential funders and peers.<br />

UK film festivals<br />

Stakeholders deemed selection for festivals and festival awards as important<br />

measures of success for short films.<br />

The two key UK film festivals, the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the<br />

<strong>BFI</strong> London Film Festival are, not surprisingly, the two festivals that were<br />

mentioned most frequently as key short film players in the UK.<br />

The Encounters Short Film Festival in Bristol is also a desirable showcase and<br />

networking opportunity for short filmmakers and industry talent spotters.<br />

Other, more niche festivals that carry some kudos with stakeholders include:<br />

Animate<br />

Onedotzero<br />

Rushes Soho Shorts<br />

Flatpack Festival and 7inch Cinema also get some recognition, although these are<br />

arguably less industry targeted and more enthusiast focused.<br />

Out of a plethora of festivals celebrating diversity and minority groups, Birds Eye<br />

View, BFM (Black Filmmaker) International Film Festival, Oskar Bright, and<br />

Wolverhampton Disability Film Festival hold national recognition.<br />

The Birds Eye View opening night is always a programme of shorts, and to date<br />

has always sold out. This programming is both a strategic decision given the<br />

challenges of finding a headline film made by a woman, but more positively, the<br />

organisers feel that a well-programmed selection of shorts can act a taster menu<br />

for the festival to follow.<br />

International film festivals<br />

Many stakeholders interviewed showed knowledge and enthusiasm for<br />

international festivals, notably the Clermont Ferrand International Short Film<br />

Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival.<br />

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