If you run a film festival, you’re likely aware that sustainable guest management is complex, balancing budget, festival integrity, and environmental concerns. Here’s how some festival clients manage this.

Guest management differs across film festivals. You might keep it simple or have an elaborate plan. No matter the size or scope, challenges are inevitable. We’ve listed some common pitfalls.

Funding is rarely straightforward due to political shifts, reduced subsidies, and rising costs, which threaten financial security. Consequently, more festivals are using diverse alternative funding sources to sustain their events.

Festivals expand in scope, embracing more and more new activities. This growth, often due to their search for relevance, is promising but will demand more of your festival team. Read about some examples and how you can manage the increased complexity.

The AI buzz was all over Cannes, where filmmakers felt unease (or fear), and specialists tried hard to calm things down. Are we right to be afraid? Read about the emerging filmmakers’ take on the role of AI in film and storytelling.

Film programming is one of the most essential parts of organising your film festival. Reasons enough to care about these heroes who do your programming. Read our tips on supporting your programming staff

Film festivals are trying to keep up with digital transformation and the need for user-friendly film festival software is booming. We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Shift72, a frontrunner in video on demand.

How is a film festival different from, for instance, a music festival, and what should you look for in festival ticketing software to ensure smooth operations? To help you, we’ve made a checklist of the most important questions.

Working with major film festivals around the world, you’re bound to see some patterns in what makes them so successful. We enjoy sharing our experience with you. Ready for some great and free film festival tips? Jump right in!

Explore festival management software features and functionalities. When integrated with other digital systems, these software solutions create a smooth and efficient experience for users and audiences.