So far there have been over 200 industry requests for scripts and films. The 11 filmmakers and writers who have been offered deals are listed below.
Trailers for the 2nd festival will be in our online screening room until October 2012 so we are expecting many more requests and deals.
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Vincent Wong, from Baltimore, US, has been offered a distribution deal for his short animation film, 'Clive's Christmas'.
Says Vincent, "I've been illustrating all my life and moved from Maryland to Baltimore City to attend art school. I feel like The Trailer Festival is where my professional career will start".
Vincent Wong, from Baltimore, US, has been offered a distribution deal for his short animation film, 'Clive's Christmas'.
Says Vincent, "I've been illustrating all my life and moved from Maryland to Baltimore City to attend art school. I feel like The Trailer Festival is where my professional career will start".
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Richie Adams, from Baton Rouge, Louisianna is the writer, director, producer of his feature film, Inventing Adam, for which he has just been offered a distribution deal.
Says Richie. "Thanks to the Trailer Festival, filmmakers have an avenue to get their work in front of distributors and ultimately secure a sale. This is my first feature and I am very excited at the opportunity this festival has afforded me".
Richie Adams, from Baton Rouge, Louisianna is the writer, director, producer of his feature film, Inventing Adam, for which he has just been offered a distribution deal.
Says Richie. "Thanks to the Trailer Festival, filmmakers have an avenue to get their work in front of distributors and ultimately secure a sale. This is my first feature and I am very excited at the opportunity this festival has afforded me".
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Ciaran O'Connor, from Dublin, S. Ireland, is the writer, director and producer of his feature film, Trafficked, for which he has been offered a distribution deal.
Says Ciaran, "The Trailer Festival provides a great opportunity for independently produced low budget films to secure a North American distribution deal. We are pleased to have received an offer of distribution and we wish the festival continuing success".
Ciaran O'Connor, from Dublin, S. Ireland, is the writer, director and producer of his feature film, Trafficked, for which he has been offered a distribution deal.
Says Ciaran, "The Trailer Festival provides a great opportunity for independently produced low budget films to secure a North American distribution deal. We are pleased to have received an offer of distribution and we wish the festival continuing success".
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Jeremy Minman, from Fremont, California, has been offered a distribution deal for his feature film 'Super Hero Party Clown'.
"The Trailer Festival has helped me to discover an even greater sense of validation in my work and I am currently arranging a meeting between the distribution company and my executive producers to discuss the potential of moving forward".
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Christian Bahlo, from Germany, has been offered distribution for his short film.
"My short has played at a number of festivals, but nothing has ever happened. The Trailer Festival is the only organisation that gives filmmakers what they want - a real opportunity to sell their film. I am very, very grateful to have at last got somewhere with my filmmaking career. Thank you Trailer Festival!!"
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Desiree Kim, from San Francisco, has been offered a distribution deal for her feature film.
"The Trailer Festival is truly supportive of fimmakers who are trying to put their work out there because they really go out of their way to help you do that. They recommended my trailer to a reputable distributor and I have since received an offer from this company. Many thanks for the genuinte support!? Desireee Llim, Writer/Director/Producer of THE HOUSE
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"The Trailer Festival is truly supportive of fimmakers who are trying to put their work out there because they really go out of their way to help you do that. They recommended my trailer to a reputable distributor and I have since received an offer from this company. Many thanks for the genuinte support!? Desireee Llim, Writer/Director/Producer of THE HOUSE
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Jo Higgs, from South Africa, has been offer a distribution deal for her feature film.
I'm so grateful for the passion and energy of Miv Evans of The Trailer Festival, which has not only given my film the chance to be distributed, but by encouraging and even threatening me over the last few months has made sure that I actually finished it! What's especially cool is that the producers who have taken an interest in the film are also interested in my next project. An astounding new world of possiblities.
I have been on an extraordinary journey to make this film. I sold my car. Walked a lot. Sweet-talked a lot of people into working for free. Gave everything up for it. And I never imagined someone like Miv would believe in us so much. Now I'm looking forward to the fact that many people might actaully see the film. And that the people that it's about will have their stories heard. Thanks so much for that.
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Emilio Roso, from Israel, has been offered a distribution deal for his feature film.
"I had my film played at festivals, did a few red carpets, but this is the only festival that has access to the people with the check book. And at the end of the day, that's all that counts".
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Christine Cheung, from the US, has been offered a distribution deal for her feature film.
"The Trailer Festival organized everything so smoothly it made it really easy for us. We didn't expect to get anything for months, so were thrilled to get a distribution deal within weeks! Thanks to the help of the Trailer Festival, things are really looking up for our movie, Lovelorn".
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Ciaron O'Connor, from Dublin, S. Ireland has been offered financing for his next film.
"A producer who was introduced to us through the Trailer Festival has offered to set up finance for a sequel to the film we got offered distribution for through the Festival. We really were not expecting anything like this to happen and it's over and above anything any other festival does. We feel our filmmaking careers are now being launched".
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Jane Oliver, from the UK, has had her script optioned by an established New York producer.
"Since being accepted in the Trailer Festival I have had six requests from producers and managers for my script. I'm thrilled that the first one to get back to me thinks it's something he can sell. I still can't believe this has happened!"