First time press-kit woes! at DVinfo.net

Casey Danielson · October 19th, 2013, 02:10 PM

I am entering my film into multiple short festivals, but I'm worried about my press-kit. When I look at samples, they have tons of info that wouldn't even apply to me (I did everything except the acting) and I'm not sure what to put -- I'm afraid to omit whole sections and only have a three-page kit. Please advise!

I have good production stills, a punchy synopsis, and FAQ.
I have no reviews and third party endorsements.
This is my first film, so my bio only includes other art and music I've done.
Cast and crew bios are even smaller.

I see conflicting things when comparing sample press kits, I'm lost.

Some samples include tech specs, like:

Technical Information

TITLE: ....
YEAR OF PRODUCTION 2013
DURATION 14:32
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION USA
GENRE DRAMA
PRODUCTION FORMAT 35MM/HD
SCREENING FORMAT HDCAM 23.98fps
RATIO 1.78:1
LANGUAGE ENGLISH/SPANISH

Publicity

John Doe
President/CEO
John Doe & Associates
600 W. 9th Street, NW
Washington, DC 90015
Office 213 644 7027
Cell 513 395 1534
yeah@yeah-associates.com

US Sales Contact
Joe Schmoe
Sample Company
New York, 10113
Phone: 917 625 1555
joe@schmoe industries.com

'FILM TITLE'

2
BLABLABLA PRODUCTIONS
Presents

'FILM TITLE'

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY JOE SCHMOE
PRODUCED BY JOE SCHMOE
CINEMATOGRAPHY BY JOE SCHMOE
EDITED BY JOE SCHMOE
SOUND & MUSIC BY JOE SCHMOE
________________________________________________________________________

Not sure where to go from here. Please advise!
Thanks!

Casey D.

October 19th, 2013, 02:10 PM	#1
Casey Danielson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 76	First time press-kit woes! I am entering my film into multiple short festivals, but I'm worried about my press-kit. When I look at samples, they have tons of info that wouldn't even apply to me (I did everything except the acting) and I'm not sure what to put -- I'm afraid to omit whole sections and only have a three-page kit. Please advise! I have good production stills, a punchy synopsis, and FAQ. I have no reviews and third party endorsements. This is my first film, so my bio only includes other art and music I've done. Cast and crew bios are even smaller. I see conflicting things when comparing sample press kits, I'm lost. Some samples include tech specs, like: Technical Information TITLE: .... YEAR OF PRODUCTION 2013 DURATION 14:32 COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION USA GENRE DRAMA PRODUCTION FORMAT 35MM/HD SCREENING FORMAT HDCAM 23.98fps RATIO 1.78:1 LANGUAGE ENGLISH/SPANISH Publicity John Doe President/CEO John Doe & Associates 600 W. 9th Street, NW Washington, DC 90015 Office 213 644 7027 Cell 513 395 1534 yeah@yeah-associates.com US Sales Contact Joe Schmoe Sample Company New York, 10113 Phone: 917 625 1555 joe@schmoe industries.com 'FILM TITLE' 2 BLABLABLA PRODUCTIONS Presents 'FILM TITLE' WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY JOE SCHMOE PRODUCED BY JOE SCHMOE CINEMATOGRAPHY BY JOE SCHMOE EDITED BY JOE SCHMOE SOUND & MUSIC BY JOE SCHMOE ________________________________________________________________________ Not sure where to go from here. Please advise! Thanks! Casey D.