Our Consultancy Services
We offer a comprehensive range of film festival services to help your work gain global recognition. Whether you are a film student, an independent filmmaker or a production company, our team of professionals will provide you with tailored support for your film festival journey.
About Us
MovieMap (“YingLu”) is a professional distribution company specializing in international film festival submissions and film promotion. Our mission is to provide filmmakers and production companies with a one-stop solution for film festival planning, helping their works to be recognized and showcased globally. We recognize that each film is a unique piece of art, and thus, we are dedicated to providing tailored services to each of our clients, ensuring their films stand out in numerous film festivals.
Our team is composed of film industry professionals from various countries, possessing rich experience and profound knowledge in areas such as film production, marketing, and festival strategy. We believe that with our expertise and global network, we can open pathways for your film to festivals around the world.
Our Strength
Experienced Professional Team
MovieMap possesses a professional team, which includes veteran film producers, marketing experts, film festival strategy consultants, and pre-festival judges among others. They bring a wealth of practical experience and deep professional knowledge to the film industry.
Customized Strategies
We offer fully customized services that tailor submission strategies and promotional plans to the unique characteristics of each work and the requirements of the target film festivals, ensuring that our clients’ works are in the best possible position to compete.
Global Network Resources
With our extensive global network, including close collaborations with film festivals around the world, we are able to offer our clients more opportunities for showcasing their works and achieving international exposure.
Efficient Project Management
We utilize professional project management methods to ensure that each step from strategy planning to material preparation and application submission is conducted efficiently and orderly, maximizing the success rate of submissions.
One-Stop Service
We provide a one-stop service ranging from native-level translation and trailer production to the polishing of materials, ensuring that your application is not only professional but also captivating. This comprehensive service allows your work to stand out during the submission process without the need for seeking other service providers.
Continuous Support and Communication
We provide ongoing project support and regular progress updates to ensure clients are always informed about the status of their projects. We value communication with our clients to ensure that our services fully meet their needs and expectations.
Our Services
Our foundational services span the full spectrum of film festival submissions. This encompasses the assessment of films and providing feedback, expertly guiding and recommending suitable festivals for entry, as well as translating, refining, and proofreading all necessary submission documents. We ensure the completion and submission of these materials and offer prompt updates on the selection and award status following a successful application.
Furthermore, for clients with additional requirements, we offer an array of specialized ancillary services. These include the translation and meticulous proofreading of English subtitles, crafting of film posters, cutting of trailers, as well as managing IMDB entries and orchestrating film publicity and promotion efforts (fees adjusted as per the specific needs). Our goal is to deliver comprehensive support for your creations, facilitating their triumphant display on the global stage.
Service Flow
Preliminary Evaluation:
a. Determine the type of work being submitted and understand the demands of the submission.
b. A professional film review team evaluates the film and provides submission recommendations.
c. Based on the evaluation, select suitable competition and screening categories for the film, as well as appropriate film festivals to apply to, and design a submission plan.
Submission Services:
a. Provide suggestions for modifications in accordance with the rules of the film festivals.
b. Integrate the basic materials required by different film festivals.
c. Polish, translate, and proofread application materials.
d. Upload trailers, posters, and other film materials.
e. Submit to film festivals and complete the payment of application fees.
f. Keep up-to-date with the film festival results in real time.
Post-Submission Follow-Up:
a. Provide suggestions for arrangements concerning itineraries, travel, and accommodations for participating in the shortlisted film festivals.
b. Assist in communicating with the film festival committees for visa, accommodations, and screening arrangements.
c. Help coordinate with the film festival committees regarding the shipment and exhibition of the film’s DCP (Digital Cinema Package).
d. Track the schedule related to film festival activities. Awards can be accepted on behalf if required.
e. Create an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for the film.
Choice of Packages
Find the Best Fit for Your Needs
$368
/project
Basic
Suitable for Student Films
Plan and submit to 15 film festivals
2 hours of 1v1 consultation
Detailed feedback and amendment suggestions
Role Based Permissions
$618
/project
Standard
Suitable for short indie on a budget
Plan and submit to 30 film festivals
4 hours of 1v1 consultation
Detailed feedback and advice for revisions
Translation of materials and proofreading of subtitles
$738
/project
Premium
Suitable for budget indie short and feature films
Plan and submit to 50 film festivals
6 hours of 1v1 consultation
Detailed feedback and advice for revisions
Translation of materials and proofreading of subtitles
What Our Customer Says
MovieMap provided us with truly customized services. They carefully listened to my needs and expectations and developed a tailored submission strategy based on the characteristics of my work and the style of the target film festivals. With their help, we were smoothly shortlisted for the film festival we had always dreamed of.
Mike A.
Freelancer Director
As a non-native English-speaking filmmaker, Yinglu’s services were immensely helpful to our film. They not only helped polish our application materials but also provided English subtitle proofreading services for our film. Their team is highly professional and possesses a deep understanding of the film festival industry. I hope more Asian filmmakers can step onto the international stage through MovieMap.
Zihan W.
Freelancer Producer
The team at MovieMap showed tremendous passion and expertise for our project. Their film evaluation service provided us with insightful analysis, helping us clarify our direction for film festival submissions. Their personalized recommendations allowed us to selectively apply to the appropriate film festivals, significantly increasing our submission success rate. Every collaboration has been thoroughly satisfying; they are true industry professionals
Patrick P.
Film Student