Film festivals – the glamour, the awards, the premieres, the parties…. At least that's the exciting side that festival-goers and the media get to see. Behind the scenes there's another world, with projection staff, cinema managers and festival organisers working flat-out to ensure seamless performances.
No matter how much experience cinemas have, film festivals bring a whole new set of challenges. But by using a good Theatre Management System (TMS), festival venues can get a head start on avoiding any problems and keeping the festival running flawlessly.
In this free guide we look at some issues film festivals regularly have to face, and see how software can make things easier.