This is part of a series of posts from my journal and recollections leading up to and during SXSW in March 2008 when I attended with my film, Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie. –Jay Delaney
Before the screening of the film, we all met up for dinner. This might’ve been the most Ohioans ever gathered in one place in Austin. Pictured from left to right is Evan, Adam (who wrote an original song for the film), Hannah, Jeff (Executive Producer & Sound Mixer), Erin (Post-Production Coordinator and Additional Editing), Jay (Director, Producer, and Editor), and Shane (Cinematographer). Unfortunately all of these pictures came out really blurry, but you get the idea.
by Jay on February 24, 2010
This is part of a series of posts from my journal and recollections leading up to and during SXSW in March 2008 when I attended with my film, Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie. –Jay Delaney
Mar. 1, 2008: So after stretching every dollar as far as possible on producing the film and covering festival submission fees, I had to come up with money to cover the cost of promotional materials. I wanted to be sure to get the biggest bang for the buck, so I researched and researched to be smart about promo materials. Coming up with the right mix was challenging, but here’s what we used:
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by Jay on February 22, 2010
This is part of a series of posts from my journal and recollections leading up to and during SXSW in March 2008 when I attended with my film, Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie. –Jay Delaney
Feb. 16, 2008: I’m really lucky to be getting advice from several people who’ve walked this path before.
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by Jay on February 21, 2010
This is part of a series of posts from my journal and recollections leading up to and during SXSW in March 2008 when I attended with my film, Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie. –Jay Delaney
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Jan. 13, 2008: It’s a strange thing, juggling law school with prepping for SXSW. (I’m feeling kind of like Clark Kent law student by day and Superman filmmaker by night.) I’ve been scouring the internet during any free time I can find for advice on how to make the most of the SXSW experience. Because this is my first feature-length film and my first time in a festival like SXSW, it’s a little overwhelming to try to make sure I’m doing all I should be doing to prepare.
A few of the questions I’ve been facing lately:
- Do I need to find a film PR person?
- Do I need a sales agent / producer’s rep?
- How do I get the HDCAM ready to screen?
- How do I get a decent website up and what should it include?
- How do I edit together a slick trailer?
- What kinds of marketing materials do I need to create and how?
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by Jay on February 21, 2010
This is part of a series of posts from my journal and recollections during SXSW in March 2008 when I attended with my film, Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie. –Jay Delaney
Dec. 7, 2007: Just got a phone call from Charlie Sotelo, one of SXSW’s film programmers. He saw the screener of “Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie,” enjoyed the film, and asked if I’d like to have the world premiere at SXSW. Really thrilled and honored! After Charlie and I hung up, I called my girlfriend Erin to tell her the good news. I can’t imagine a better Friday or a better way to start the weekend.
