Film Festival Strategies and Promotion (BAFF Networking Conference)

Big Apple Film Festival

Experienced producers and Tribeca Film Festival programmer discuss strategies for independent filmmakers to promote and market their films as they begin the process of entering the film festival circuit. DAN KARLOK - Dan Karlok is a two-time Emmy award winning and Grammy nominated director and cinematographer. Crappy Mother's Day is his first full length feature film. His other work includes directing an episode of the acclaimed Law and Order series. Dan’s other notable accomplishments include shooting Ride with Bob, a documentary featuring Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam and the Dixie Chicks, and the comedy feature film The Last Request, featuring Danny Aiello, Joe Piscopo and Barbara Feldon. His documentary, Antone’s Home of the Blues, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival as the Opening Night Film. SARAH DAWSON - Sarah is currently an Associate Programmer of Feature Films and the Senior Industry Coordinator for the Tribeca Film Festival. Additionally, she offers distribution and marketing consultation services for independent filmmakers. Prior to Tribeca, she ran digital marketing and distribution strategy at Giant Pictures, a boutique digital distribution company based in NYC, acquiring independent narrative and documentary films. Sarah began her career at Lionsgate-owned streaming service Tribeca Shortlist, working in acquisitions and creative programming. She received her BFA from Chapman University and master's from NYU. RAQUEL BRUNO - Raquel Bruno is the founder of Drive Entertainment Group. Bruno has book and produced numerous events for companies including Spike TV, MTV Movie Awards, IFC, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for the ABC/Disney Special: Disney Parks' Magical Christmas Celebration.