Previously: #25. Ashland
There's a bunch of other great American film festivals that do good work for documentaries and filmmakers. And if our Top 25 Film Festivals list was completely US-centric, the following ten film festivals would all make the list.
Here's an alphabetical list of 10 more American festivals that matter, with comments from filmmakers and industry who've attended:
AFI FestSelection of US films screened at 2009 festival: THE ART OF THE STEAL, BEETLE QUEEN CONQUERS TOKYO, LA DANSE: THE PARIS OPERA BALLET, NEIL YOUNG TRUNK SHOW, REPORTER, SWEETGRASS
Our coverage of AFI Fest here.
They said:
Filmmaker: "awesome people. didn't get to attend, but heard good things. have budget to fly and house filmmakers"
Filmmaker: "Lots of glitz but not much substance, particularly for weighty films."
Industry: "I was really
impressed with the way they remade themselves this year. I'm definitely
interested in returning. And yes, they paid for my flight and room."
Industry: "Major film showcase with more
than a passing nod to docs. Range of activity, organizing and facilities (up
until this year). John Wildman and has staff are first rate.
Industry: "A good screening
opportunity in LA - don’t get much bang but if you can get a few journalists in
to see the film, always helpful. To be fair, the film selection gets
better and better and I respect that they tried new things this year.
Don’t know how it panned out with the free public tickets, but liked the
idea. They were very accommodating in trying to travel an international
filmmaker. They offered vouchers but only out of European hubs – but
appreciated the effort. Not a lot of business happening but another good
screening opportunity for those who need people (acad members) to see films on
the big screen."
Our coverage of Birmingham Sidewalk Festival here.
They said:
Filmmaker: "You wouldn't think anything happens in Birmingham, and maybe it
doesn't, but for one outstanding weekend it seems like the town was built for
you. Great hospitality. There were field trips for filmmakers and
the after parties were delightfully strange (80s hair rock bands, rappers,
rooftop dance parties, arcade games…) Leisurely atmosphere with eclectic
programming. A very nice and unique regional weekend film festival."
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