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4. Film Festivals

Author : Owen Eagan

Published in: Oscar Buzz and the Influence of Word of Mouth on Movie Success

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter consists of interviews with the program directors of several film festivals in the United States to determine the value of film festivals and what makes them unique. It also explores the predictive nature of the major film festivals on the Academy Award for Best Picture. Additionally, it discusses what percentage of films will actually get a theatrical release including genres and original screenplays.

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Title: Film Festivals
Author: Owen Eagan
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Oscar Buzz and the Influence of Word of Mouth on Movie Success
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-41179-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-41180-0

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41180-0_4