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This chapter consists of interviews with the program directors of several film festivals in the United States to determine the value of film festivals and what makes them unique. It also explores the predictive nature of the major film festivals on the Academy Award for Best Picture. Additionally, it discusses what percentage of films will actually get a theatrical release including genres and original screenplays.
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Eagan, O. (2020). Film Festivals. In: Oscar Buzz and the Influence of Word of Mouth on Movie Success. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41180-0_4
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