Presentation Highlighting Recession-Proofing your Fest to Survive and Prosper will take place at the 2008 International Film Festival Summit

The 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) announces a session that will look at what it takes for festivals to thrive financially in these economic times as a part of the experience at the summit taking place December 7-9, 2008 in Las Vegas. www.filmfestivalsummit.com

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 13, 2008 -- The 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) announces a session that will look at what it takes for festivals to thrive financially in these economic times as a part of the experience at the summit taking place December 7-9, 2008 in Las Vegas. www.filmfestivalsummit.com

Andrew Rodgers, Executive Director, RiverRun International Film Festival and Melanie Miller, Former Artistic Director of the Jackson Hole Film Festival will present a session entitled "Recession-Proofing your Fest to Survive and Prosper" taking place Tuesday, December 9th at 1:45 pm.

In a troubled economy everyone is looking to tighten the belt which means the flow of funding will impact festivals and organizations alike. The ability to cut costs and find new sources of funding can be the difference between success or failure during an economic downturn. However, diversifying income streams and tightening the belt is easier said than done. This session will present proven tactics to implement cost savings and diversify sources of funding. These strategies can enable your festival to not only survive but prosper and grow.

Some of this year's attendees include: AFI Fest Presented by Audi, Atlanta Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, Bside, Starz Denver Film Festival, FilmThreat, Palm Springs International Film Festival, River Run International Film Festival, San Diego Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Gen Art, San Diego Asian Film Festival, DC Shorts Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, AFI Dallas International Film Festival, SXSW, Variety, Withoutabox and many, many more.

The 2008 IFFS Presenting Sponsor is Withoutabox. Platinum sponsors include B-side with Gold sponsors Enta USA and The NEB. Other sponsors include: Agile Ticketing, Avid, AAA Flag & Banner, Eyesoda.com, inticketing, Festival Media Corporation, Filmfestivals.com, FilmMaker Magazine, FilmThreat, MovieMaker, NAMAC, Production Hub, Qube Digital Cinema and Variety.

About International Film Festival Summit (IFFS):

The International Film Festival Summit is the only annual conference and trade show for professionals from the film festival industry. The IFFS provides a platform for the community to explore ways to collaborate and promote the advancement of the film festival industry. This is a place to dialogue with your peers, share insights and gain knowledge that will help you grow your film festival and foster sustainability. The IFFS is dedicated to providing resources, information and avenues of communication for industry professionals and the entertainment industry. For IFFS Europe visit www.iffseurope.com. For IFFS North America visit www.filmfestivalsummit.com

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