Interview with Festival Director Michael Helman (WILLiFest)

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Interview with Festival Director Michael Helman:

Matthew Toffolo: What is your Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?

Michael Helman: Our festival gives independent filmmakers an opportunity to have their film screened professionally in New York City. There are not many opportunities for that in NYC. The few opportunities that do exist like Tribeca and NY Film Festival are incredibly difficult or impossible for the small filmmaker to get into. There are many other film festivals in NYC but screenings at many of them are not quite professional.

We also offer additional events like networking events and panels. Many festivals skip or skimp on these important events. When filmmakers are traveling from another city, it is the festival’s responsibility to play host and at a minimum, entertain and educate those filmmakers who have spent the money to travel to NYC and support the festival.

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