Getting accepted into the right film festivals can open doors to career-changing relationships. But simply submitting your film isn't enough. A successful festival strategy begins long before you hit "submit."

In this practical workshop, Joanne Butcher, Film Vision Alchemist and Consulting Producer, will show you how to develop a festival strategy that gives your film the best chance of standing out - and how to maximize every opportunity once you're accepted.

Whether you've completed your first short, documentary, or feature film, you'll leave with a roadmap for navigating the festival circuit with confidence.

Joanne Butcher, the Film Vision Alchemist, is the founder of Filmmaker Success. She's a Consulting Producer and Fundraising Coach who's helped over 150 independent filmmakers navigate fundraising, production, distribution, and the business of filmmaking. She has help gain distribution for more than 27 feature films and is dedicated to helping filmmakers build successful, sustainable careers.