Summary: <br> Top 5 Film Festival SCAMS Filmmakers Need to Be Aware Of!<br> I’ve been at a fair share of film festivals in my life and I’ve submitted to many more than I’ve been accepts to. With that said I have seen many less than honorable film festival organizers throughout the process.<br> Now not all film festivals are run by grifters and con men but you need to be aware of the signs that a film festival you are submitting to may just be in existence to remove you from you hard earned cash and not to celebrate amazing independent film and filmmakers.<br> I put together a few warning signs you should look out for when submitting to film festivals. Stay safe out there everyone!<br> <a href="http://indiefilmhustle.podbean.com/mf/web/c4tx2f/IFH_062.mp3" target="_blank">Right click here to download the MP3</a><br> LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.filmfestivalhacks.com" target="_blank">Film Festival Hacks: How to Submit Like a Pro</a> (<a href="http://www.udemy.com/film-festival-hacks-filmmaking/?couponCode=FFHACKS40" target="_blank">Click here for 20% OFF the Course</a>)<br> * <a href="http://www.indiefilmhustle.com/festivaltips/">Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE!</a><br> * <a href="http://bit.ly/1NFKdMD" target="_blank">USC Film School’s ONLY On-line Course: Directing the Actor</a><br> * <a href="http://www.FreeFilmBook.com" target="_blank">FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Audio Book)</a><br> * <a href="http://www.indiefilmhustle.com/skillshare" target="_blank">SkillShare – IFH Discount</a><br> <br> Action Items:<br> <br> * Subscribe to the Podcast on <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-hustle-podcast/id1023815223?mt=2&at=1000l6ok" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=70608&refid=stpr" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/indiefilmhustle" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> or <a href="http://www.indiefilmhustle.com/feed/ifhpodcast/" target="_blank">via RSS</a>.<br> <br> <br> If you like Should You Work for Deferred Payment or Back End Points?, then click below:<br><br> <a href="http://www.filmfestivalhacks.com" target="_blank">Film Festival Hacks: How to Submit Like a Pro</a><br><br> <a href="http://www.filmfestivalhacks.com" rel="attachment wp-att-3861"></a><br> <br> Enjoyed “Top 5 Film Festival SCAMS Filmmakers Need to Be Aware Of!” Please share it in your social networks (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/indiefilmhustle" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://indiefilmhustle" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks.<br> I welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the comments section below…<br> <br> Get Social with Indie Film Hustle:<br><br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/indiefilmhustle" target="_blank">Indie Film Hustle</a><br><br> Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/indiefilmhustle" target="_blank">@indiefilmhustle</a> <br><br> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ifilmhustle" target="_blank">@ifilmhustle</a><br> YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/indiefilmhustletv" target="_blank">Indie Film Hustle TV<br><br> </a>Podcast:<a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-hustle-podcast/id1023815223?mt=2&at=1000l6ok" target="_blank"> IFH Podcast<br><br> </a><a href="https://www.filmmakinghacks.com" target="_blank">IFH: Filmmaking Hacks</a><br>
