Local Vlog Screenings


 

 

List of videos: Please contact each creator so they know there video will be used. This will help you promote especially if the person is local..and makes them feel good!

 

 

FAQ on Venues:

1) What sort of venues might be interested in participating?

Start simple.

2) Where should I start my search for a venue? (resources other than the

yellow pages?)

First decide on the kind of screening you want to do. Then ask your friends if they have contacts into any of the above venues.

3) What are the important things to consider when selecting a venue?

4) What list of requirements/preferences should I provide the venue management?

5) What objections/questions should I expect from the venue management during planning?

6) What is the venue going to expect of me? (If not money, then what else if anything should I expect to provide to the venue?)

The venue will most likely just want to talk to you in person to make sure you're serious. They will probably ask for a writtten proposal if it's a bureacratic organization. I wouldnt pay anything for a venue unless you want to make profit from the screening, in which case it becomes a business deal. Since you can do this in your backyard or local park for free, you shouldn't pay anything out of pocket. Most venues will be glad to host a well-curated screening since you may bring a new audience to them, or ticket sales.

 

FAQ on Promotion:

1) How can I best get the word out locally?

If you've never run a screening before, I think you first stat small and invite your friends and their friends. Screening as many local videos helps bring in the crowd. Each local creator will probably bring 2-3 people. Upcoming.org works in many cities with an active web community. And also, success breeds success. So doing a small first screening that is well-attended will give you a network to grow upon. Without a ton of resources and time, first events are usually modest.