3 Ways Film Festivals Improve Your Life

Going to the movies is a great experience but going to a film festival is even better. Here are 3 ways film festivals improve your life:

1) Community

Film festivals show us how big and amazing the world is while connecting us through watching together, stirring emotions, then sharing our emotions and thoughts afterward with the filmmakers and panellists. Being with like-minded people and meeting the filmmakers is an exhilarating experience that can give you a new perspective on the film.

2) Social Capital

We watch films, read books, and listen to music so we’ll get social capital. What’s social capital? It’s the inspiration, mind expansion, and topics for discussions with friends. But in this era of overwhelming cultural choices, it’s hard to know where to spend your time and money.  Why risk wasting time when a film festival can bring you carefully curated choices from programmers who sift through endless submissions to find the right mix. You can be confident that every choice will bring you some value. Even a film that might leave you scratching your head at first will improve your life when you can discuss it with the filmmakers and with the new friends you’re likely to make at a festival.

3) Great Value

Film festivals turn movie-going into a special event with receptions, parties, fun activities, and of course, filmmaker appearances and panels. With prices comparable to a regular movie, film festival screenings are a priceless value.