1.0Manchester Animation Festivalhttps://www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.ukstudioAdminhttps://www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk/author/studioadmin/How it Works: Film Festivals - Manchester Animation Festivalrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="cTBAkaept9"><a href="https://www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk/events/how-it-works-film-festivals/">How it Works: Film Festivals</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk/events/how-it-works-film-festivals/embed/#?secret=cTBAkaept9" width="600" height="338" title="“How it Works: Film Festivals” — Manchester Animation Festival" data-secret="cTBAkaept9" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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In this informal discussion, our festival programmers will discuss the many factors that they consider when selecting and programming films. With plenty of tips to offer, pitfalls to avoid and an insight into the realities of festival programming.