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Before You Submit

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About Me

Launching 09-08-07, Before You Submit will provide revolutionary new services for all filmmakers who have films without homes. Whether you wish to have your film showcased at a top festival, gain admittance to a prestigious film school, or simply reach millions online, Before You Submit will help you find your audience.
By offering its unique 3rd Opinion, Before You Submit gives filmmakers the crucial benefits of industry response and film/filmmaker development. Our professional evaluators are compiled of successful journalists and filmmakers, knowledgeable film school professors, and experienced veterans of film festival selection committees. Let their considerable knowledge of film work for you!
Based out of Orlando, Florida, Before You Submit has its finger on the cinematic pulse. With our 3rd Opinion and post-evaluation service packages, filmmakers will never again have to endure high submission fees or rejection letters that offer no helpful advice. Before you submit, come to us.
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Before You Submit's main interest is making sure your film finds a home.

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You!!! If you made a film and are wondering what to do now, before you submit it somewhere else, submit it to us. The goal of Before You Submit is to save you time, money, and give your film the best shot to succeed. For more information about all we can do for you, drop us a line at [email protected]

My Blog

KEVIN SMITH Q&A at the INDEPENDENT FILM WEEK

So, some of you keep asking through the last year, "Do you think Kevin Smith saw There Will Be Blood?" My answer was always "I couldn't give two shits to be honest", but in a nicer manner. Then, some ...
Posted by Before You Submit on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:38:00 PST

FROM THE VAULTS: Midnight Meat Train...Lizs take on this cult classic

So, BYS is always looking for experienced journalists or bloggers who love their indie films, but most of all in our very picky and critical passion...where do we start? We have some in mind, but w...
Posted by Before You Submit on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:00 PST

MY LAST THREE FILMS...Gonzo, Baghead, Man On Wire

So,It was great to see all of you in NYC and I was finally allowed to play some catch up on some films I NEEDED to see. I was already able to catch In Search Of A Midnight Kiss, Tell No One and Kablue...
Posted by Before You Submit on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:41:00 PST

L.R.W. - BAGHEAD The Duplass Brothers and Before You Submit

So, "What is this Baghead all about?" or "Hey, did you see that trailer about the bag on that guys head, and scary cabin film?" is all I'm hearing for the past few weeks. YES! We all know, and this...
Posted by Before You Submit on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:46:00 PST

The DARK KNIGHT breaks the bank, so we GO TO THE VAULTS: Delicatessen (1991)

So, What new news can I tell you about The Dark Knight that you don't know already. It made money& LOTS OF MONEY So, I can give my two cents on my IMAX Experience. A/A- film. UNBELIEVABLE. For Batma...
Posted by Before You Submit on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:24:00 PST

what to expect to see before THE DARK KNIGHT...

So, Some of you are in your roped off areas that lead you to go into your theater to see The Dark Knight. I know the anticipation of seeing Ledger playing what we hear is the greatest adaptation of ...
Posted by Before You Submit on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:30:00 PST

The Duplass Bros (Baghead) @ Soho Apple Store in NYC 7/18 7:00pm

So,I was wondering how I can persuade many of you NOT to see The Dark Knight (but all my friends have seen it, so&) on a Friday night, seeing as I have tickets for Saturday. NO FAIR! So&all of you in ...
Posted by Before You Submit on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:45:00 PST

Limited Release Weds: The Dark Knight, Trannsiberian, & Mama Mia (dont ask)

So, As we all know, The Dark Knight launches on Thursday with thousands of midnight screenings. Most of us won't be making it to those packed house viewings, so we all have to wait for Friday nigh...
Posted by Before You Submit on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:03:00 PST

HELP the Zellner Brothers find GOLIATH On-Demand?!?!

Congrats to the Zellner Brothers and their massive work they have been doing for a decade now&with a few features and so many award winning shorts, the boys are now able to have EVERYONE see a FORTHQ ...
Posted by Before You Submit on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:48:00 PST

Introducing...CARNIVALESQUE FILMS! Congrats David and Ashley!

So Matthew Curtis (Programming Director) at the Enzian Theater and Florida Film Festival keeps me updated on the films that have passed their offices from year to year. I have attended their festival ...
Posted by Before You Submit on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:51:00 PST