Finishing a short film is a milestone, yet for many emerging filmmakers, it also marks the beginning of a new set of questions. This interactive workshop offers a clear-sighted introduction to the short-film ecosystem and helps you navigate the path from completion to reaching the right audience.
During the session, artistic leader of Go Short, Mathieu Janssen, guides participants through the realities of getting your film seen: from shaping a distribution strategy and understanding premiere requirements to navigating submission platforms and collaborating with distributors. He also offers insights into how festivals operate, such as what drives selection committees, how programming choices are made, and how to approach festivals professionally and effectively. So, are you on the precipice of finishing your short? Make sure to join this session and ask all your burning questions.
Speaker: Mathieu Janssen
About the speaker:
Mathieu Janssen, based in the Netherlands, is artistic leader of Go Short - International Short Film Festival. Born from his love for films, in 2013 he co-founded the screening collective Deep End Film, and in 2018 Mathieu started his work at Go Short. As a driving force in the program department he is responsible for the competitive sections, part of the selection committee and out-of-competition programs. With Go Short he co-initiated the collaborative international platform This Is Short.
Free access with an Industry/Student Accreditation, no prior registration required