Sim1What's With Film Festivals?
December 4th 2006 08:09
Jed Stuntmaster
kryz says his ten best Australian films of all time would have to be;
-Ghosts... of the Civil Dead
-Lantana
-The Interview
-Alexandra's Project
-Dead Calm
-Everynight...Everynight
-Romper Stomper
-Picnic at Hanging Rock
-Body Melt
People are always stopping Duke and me in the street and asking us what we think of film festivals.
We have one rule. We never enter any of our films in festivals that have an entry fee. The way I figure it; if we don’t make money, why should they make it off us.
Some people reckon that’s a bit limiting, but let me tell you – our films have shown all over the world. We’ve had great screenings in international festivals that cater to our target audience – worldwide, as well as here at home.
People also ask us what we think about Tropfest.
Not Much.
I think big-hype festivals like Tropfest send the wrong message. They say that the best way to get a leg-up in the film industry is to win some lah-de-dah high profile cry-baby festival.
Who are the judges?
Cry-babies.
What’s the criteria?
Be like them.
What’s the point?
The point is the only way to succeed in this business is to work hard and smart. Know your target market, make films you want and can move.
Let the latte-sipping heroes enter the show-off festivals.
You can catch Duke and me shooting the shit with Jed in our up-and-coming Christmas Special on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBpyQFDZ67Y
Duke and Leon’s Christmas Special
Starring
Duke Hendrix &
Leon Fish
With special guests
Jed Hendrix,
Sindy Ray &
Santa
“I love Santa, I love Duke & Leon – I love this Christmas Special.”
Lloyd Kaufman.
TVS, Channel 31
9.30pm on Christmas Day
Until next time and happy film-making.
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