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The International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) announced today that the 2011 International Film Festival Summit will be taking place in Austin, Texas. The 2011 IFFS, which will take place December 4th-6th, will bring together over 250 film festival directors and executives from all across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
The International Film Festival Summit, which had previously taken place in New York and Las Vegas, is entering their eighth year and focuses on topics in the film festival community such as funding and sponsorship, programming, operations & management, marketing & public relations, acquisition & distribution, digital technology solutions, long term planning & sustainable growth, and executive management.
For the third year in a row, the IFFS, will also be co-located with the International Music Festival Conference (IMFCON), which is the only conference addressing the issues facing the music festival industry.
“The International Film Festival Summit and International Music Festival Conference are delighted to hold this year’s meeting in the vibrant city of Austin,” said Laurie Kirby, Executive Director of the IFFS and IMFCON. “No city better embodies the spirit of music and film that will serve as a centerpiece in our efforts to bring together the creative and intellectual forces of music and film festival organizations. The events are continuing their evolution as the must-attend conferences for these industry leaders.”
About International Film Festival Summit (IFFS):
The International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) is the largest international organization representing the film festival industry. The IFFS mission is to promote and strengthen the global film festival industry through education, networking, dissemination of information, and the cultivation of high standards for the industry. The IFFS was founded in 2002 and provides the only annual conference & symposium for film festival professionals and entertainment executives to network, learn from one another, establish partnerships, and understand the latest trends in festivals and independent film. http://www.filmfestivalsummit.com.