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What Others Are Saying

"One of the reasons that I find the International Film Festival Summit to be so valuable is the connection I'm able to build with folks from other film festivals around the world. For most of the year we're all grinding away in isolation trying to make our events as strong as possible. At the annual IFFS, we get the chance to interact with each other, share ideas and discuss the challenges we all face. It fosters a real sense that we're all in this together and encourages collaboration and brainstorming. Remarkably, every single year I've attended I've walked away with at least one good idea to implement right away at our own festival. And often, because of the close contacts I'm able to make there, I've been able to draw upon the expertise of my peers year-round. And so I'd say, most definitely, because of the IFFS and the people who attend, we have become a better festival."

~ Andrew Rogers, Executive Director, River Run International Film Festival

"IFFS is a must-attend event for film festivals of all sizes. Whether your fest is two years old, or 20, working with a budget of $20,000, or $2 million, EVERY FEST, no matter how big or how small, walks away from this conference with new friends, new ideas and an energized outlook on the future of film festivals!!"

~ Robin Laatz, Director, San Diego Film Festival

“The International Film Festival Summit brings together the community of film festivals to share valuable perspectives and gain practical insights”, said Christian Gaines, Director of Festivals at Withoutabox, a division of IMDb.com. “It’s a process that can only improve the film festival experience and thus advance the cause of filmmakers in finding their audiences. In the process, it engenders an atmosphere of camaraderie, friendship and respect among film festivals. Withoutabox is thrilled to play a central role in helping film festivals to raise the bar, and participating in the International Film Festival Summit is one way of doing that.”

~ Christian Gaines, Director of Festivals, Withoutabox, a division of IMDb.com

"SIFF's presence at the IFFS enabled our organization to reach industry sponsors with materials about out programs. We were able to approach sponsors, like Samsung, with detailed proposals based on their presentations at the IFFS. Samsung came onboard as a Premier Sponsor of the 2006 IFFS."

~ Nancy Kennedy, Development Director, Seattle International Film Festival

"In the ever-changing film festival landscape, the International Film Festival Summit provides an environment where fresh ideas are discussed and solutions to consistent problems found—whether you’re a festival of 20 films or 200."

~ Brit Whithey, Artistic Director, Starz Denver Film Festival

"The International Film Festival Summit is the only time each year I get to hang out with my peers: fellow festival planners, programmers, directors and producers and talk about the business of planning a film festival."

~ Gabriel Wardell, Executive Director, Atlanta Film Festival

“It’s great to see the international film festival community finally have an event of its own. The IFFS is a winner, bringing festivals of every size and genre together for an invaluable exchange of ideas and opportunities.”

~ Barry Rebo, CEO, Emerging Pictures