AoBFF FILMMAKER KIT
Welcome to the 10th Annual Art of Brooklyn Film Festival!
We're all in new territory this year, and are working hard to make our 2020 Digital Edition really special. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We're all in new territory this year, and are working hard to make our 2020 Digital Edition really special. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Official hashtag: #AoBFF20
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VIRTUAL FESTIVAL FAQs
We are using a brand new platform called Eventive Virtual Festival to host our 2020 Digital Edition. It combines studio-grade DRM protections for films, plus full scheduling, an interactive Film Guide, ticketing, and Livestream capabilities, via integration with Zoom.
It's a lot more robust than a typical VOD platform, and we've tried to answer most questions about it here. Please get in touch if you need any additional info. You can also visit Eventive's Help section HERE.
How do I find when my film is screening?
The best way is to search our Film Guide. Click on your film, and it will show the screening(s) it is a part of.
When does my screening start?
Although all events are available for pre-order, they can only be "Unlocked" at the scheduled start time, which is listed on each event. We have timed the Q&As to start about 10 min. after the block's full running time. Each film can be played individually if preferred, and you can pause, rewind etc.
How long do I have to watch a screening?
The 'Availability Window' is the time period during which customers are allowed to unlock and open the virtual screening. We have set the window to be from the scheduled start time of a screening up to midnight that same day (or later for late night screenings.)
Once "Watch Now" is clicked and watching has begun, viewers will have 24 hours to finish. When you unlock the movie, you will see an indication of how long you have to start watching below the “watch now” button on the film page. After you've started watching the movie, the indication will change to show you how much time is left to finish.
When do the Livestream Talkbacks start and how will they work?
We have timed the Q&As to start about 10 min. after a block's total running time, and they will appear in the same window the films stream in. We will be hosting via Zoom and will invite filmmakers to join us on camera. Ticket and pass holders can type questions in a chat window that we can see.
** Please sign up for a free Zoom account so we can invite you. (Don't worry we will be in touch with specific Zoom instructions to make it easy!)
It's a lot more robust than a typical VOD platform, and we've tried to answer most questions about it here. Please get in touch if you need any additional info. You can also visit Eventive's Help section HERE.
How do I find when my film is screening?
The best way is to search our Film Guide. Click on your film, and it will show the screening(s) it is a part of.
When does my screening start?
Although all events are available for pre-order, they can only be "Unlocked" at the scheduled start time, which is listed on each event. We have timed the Q&As to start about 10 min. after the block's full running time. Each film can be played individually if preferred, and you can pause, rewind etc.
How long do I have to watch a screening?
The 'Availability Window' is the time period during which customers are allowed to unlock and open the virtual screening. We have set the window to be from the scheduled start time of a screening up to midnight that same day (or later for late night screenings.)
Once "Watch Now" is clicked and watching has begun, viewers will have 24 hours to finish. When you unlock the movie, you will see an indication of how long you have to start watching below the “watch now” button on the film page. After you've started watching the movie, the indication will change to show you how much time is left to finish.
When do the Livestream Talkbacks start and how will they work?
We have timed the Q&As to start about 10 min. after a block's total running time, and they will appear in the same window the films stream in. We will be hosting via Zoom and will invite filmmakers to join us on camera. Ticket and pass holders can type questions in a chat window that we can see.
** Please sign up for a free Zoom account so we can invite you. (Don't worry we will be in touch with specific Zoom instructions to make it easy!)
GENERAL VIEWING QUESTIONS
Can I rewind and start over? Yes, you have complete access to the entire program during your watch window.
I bought the movie and now it’s telling me to unlock it again. What do I do? Please confirm that you are logged in with the same email address or Facebook login you used to purchase the program. You can login using the login link at the upper right corner of the screen, or if you are not logged in at all you’ll be prompted to login after clicking “unlock now.”
How do I find my movie? Check your inbox for the order confirmation email and click the “watch now” button. Or visit your festival or cinema page and click on the original listing for the movie. If you’ve already ordered a ticket with your logged in account, you will have the option to “watch now” from the virtual screening page.
How do I watch a livestream?If you’ve ordered a program that includes an on demand title plus a livestream, simply select the livestream from the right sidebar and then click “enter livestream” at the designated time. There is a countdown clock on the livestream window to let you know when it will start.
Can I watch a livestream after it’s over? Yes, livestreams are recorded and made available to ticket holders for the duration of the program availability window.
I bought the movie and now it’s telling me to unlock it again. What do I do? Please confirm that you are logged in with the same email address or Facebook login you used to purchase the program. You can login using the login link at the upper right corner of the screen, or if you are not logged in at all you’ll be prompted to login after clicking “unlock now.”
How do I find my movie? Check your inbox for the order confirmation email and click the “watch now” button. Or visit your festival or cinema page and click on the original listing for the movie. If you’ve already ordered a ticket with your logged in account, you will have the option to “watch now” from the virtual screening page.
How do I watch a livestream?If you’ve ordered a program that includes an on demand title plus a livestream, simply select the livestream from the right sidebar and then click “enter livestream” at the designated time. There is a countdown clock on the livestream window to let you know when it will start.
Can I watch a livestream after it’s over? Yes, livestreams are recorded and made available to ticket holders for the duration of the program availability window.
Press Materials:
We highly recommend that you write a press release announcing that your film has been named an Official Selection of #AoBFF20 If you've never written a press release, it can be intimidating and make you want to go lay down for a while. PRLOG offers free press release distribution and has helpful tips on how to write them.
If you do write a release, please use this language when describing AoBFF:
Founded in 2011, the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival is a creative hub and showcase for independent film and media makers in Brooklyn and around the world. AoBFF partners with film distributors and media organizations, and creates innovative programming for networking and skill building. AoBFF believes that film festivals exist for filmmakers, not the other way around.
If you do write a release, please use this language when describing AoBFF:
Founded in 2011, the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival is a creative hub and showcase for independent film and media makers in Brooklyn and around the world. AoBFF partners with film distributors and media organizations, and creates innovative programming for networking and skill building. AoBFF believes that film festivals exist for filmmakers, not the other way around.
