AIDC 2017: the inner game on the festival circuit

US producer Amy Hobby provides a wealth of experience about the changing landscape of festivals, and the tools to fight for recognition.
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Image: Mel Brooks in The Last Laugh, produced by Amy Hobby – a film that needed care in its release. 

‘If it’s a documentary you have surely spent more than a year of your life working on a film. Maybe its seven years. What is six months to make sure it gets the proper placement? Its very hard for documentary directors in particular to wait once the film is done, but I encourage people to wait for the festival that’s right for the film.’ 

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.