The primary purpose of a film festival is to give the audience a chance to watch a new film. Most of the films presented at festivals are independent films, but that will depend on the festival. If you’re a filmmaker, you’ll want to be ready to speak about your film once it concludes. As an audience member, you need to be respectful and polite during the film’s screening. Many festivals have three, four, or more screenings, especially the top ones like Sundance or Cannes. And it should be noted that the audience will need a ticket for each film. So, you likely won’t be able to do everything.
