New York City Film Festival Tips for Filmmakers

By: Jennifer Walford

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Congratulations! Your film has been selected to be screened at several Film Festivals in New York City! Of course you being the bright entrepreneur want to be on the scene to gain the notoriety you surely deserve.

Getting to New York

If you decide to come by plane, travel with a group! Traveling with a certain number of passengers can get you a nice group rate discount, same with hotel lodging check with your airline and/or travel agents for details.

Lodging

Why not plan on spending a couple of weeks in New York? Check out craigslist New York: http://newyork.craigslist.org/ for some innovative and affordable ways to stay cheap in the city. Also do not rule out staying in the outer boroughs (The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island) for affordable accommodations.

The New York City Mass Transit Authority is one of the most organized transportations systems on the planet and can pretty much take you all over the city: http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/. But be mindful where you choose to stay. New York City does have its not so nice areas and while crime has decreased it is still necessary to do your research.

Coming from Abroad

If you are planning on attending a film festival you may need a visa. Since September 11, 2001 United States Government has been very particular about visitors and visas. To avoid jeopardizing a future visit to the United States you should consult your local US Embassy http://usembassy.state.gov/ and visit these State Department websites: http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html and http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/ for the proper documentation you need to enter the United States.

See you in New York City reel soon!

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