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The 2009 List: 25 Festivals Worth the Fee

MovieMaker Magazine - April 17, 2009

"Now more than ever, with our country deep in a recession, coughing up the entry fees for a number of film festivals can be an unfeasible expense, so moviemakers need to choose wisely and target those fests that can offer a potential return on their investment. But how can you choose where to submit?"

http://www.moviemaker.com/festivals/article/25_film_festivals_worth_the_entry_fee_2009_20090414/festivals