Theo Dumont's guest appearances

Theo Dumont

The Her Voice Podcast

The Art of the Grind

How Movies Get Made!

indie spunk

Ashley Bell

Ben Lyons

John Scott

Arielle Kebbel

Shiri Appleby

Jennifer Morrison

Inbar Lavi

Ashley Greene

Sarah Carter

Gina Girolamo

Brooke Anderson

Rain Valdez

Courtney Hoffman

KIMBERLY McCULLOUGH

Ryan Prescott

OwlTail

What do festival programmers look for? How should we handle press &amp; publicity around our films? How do we get noticed in the crowded film industry? Have you ever rolled questions like these around in ya noggin?  In this episode, Izzy chats with Theo Dumont – Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Oscar-Qualifying® HollyShorts Film Festival, Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival and co-founder of the Mammoth Film Festival, and previously the director of MGM studios. As a film industry marketing strategist, Theo’s clients include Spike Lee, Netflix, Focus Features’ BlacKkKlansman, and sooo many more.   Listen in to hear Theo’s story as well as specific tips and tricks to get your film seen by festivals, including:   — How to push forward with your goals while leaving room for more rewarding things to come — How to build lasting relationships in the industry — Pitching your film by connecting to your audience — Why chipping away consistently is how people succeed — Advice to emerging filmmakers  Theo is a marketing communications whiz and film festival savant with a ton of knowledge and experience to impart, so listen up!  Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Theo’s Instagram HollyShorts Film Festival Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival Mammoth Film Festival  P.S. Wanna get be in the know of all things indie spunk? Sign up for our newsletter here and get your free Script-to-Screen Roadmap!  --------  Want more? Check out ⁠the indie spunk club⁠ for bonus content, pop-up workshops, networking, and more! And don’t miss all the content on IG (⁠@indiespunk⁠) and as always at ⁠indiespunk.com⁠  You can also hop into the full⁠ Crowdfund Hero⁠ course where you'll be guided to pitch, launch &amp; raise funds with a magnetic campaign that builds your audience &amp; dazzles the industry.  And if you’d like personalized 1-on-1 support from Izzy, you can apply for coaching &amp; schedule a chat with her ⁠right here⁠⁠.

What do festival programmers look for? How should we handle press &amp; publicity around our films? How do we get noticed in the crowded film industry? Have you ever rolled questions like these around in ya noggin? In this episode, Izzy chats with Theo Dumont – Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Oscar-Qualifying® HollyShorts Film Festival, Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival and co-founder of the Mammoth Film Festival, and previously the director of MGM studios. As a film industry marketing strategist, Theo’s clients include Spike Lee, Netflix, Focus Features’ BlacKkKlansman, and sooo many more.  Listen in to hear Theo’s story as well as specific tips and tricks to get your film seen by festivals, including: — How to push forward with your goals while leaving room for more rewarding things to come — How to build lasting relationships in the industry — Pitching your film by connecting to your audience — Why chipping away consistently is how people succeed — Advice to emerging filmmakers Theo is a marketing communications whiz and film festival savant with a ton of knowledge and experience to impart, so listen up! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamtheodumont/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theo’s Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.hollyshorts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HollyShorts Film Festival</a> <a href="http://www.hollywoodcomedyshortsfilmfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival</a> <a href="https://www.mammothfilmfestival.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mammoth Film Festival</a> P.S. Wanna get be in the know of all things indie spunk? <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6216ac38d328ec5152cf1580" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for our newsletter here</a> and get your free Script-to-Screen Roadmap! -------- Want more? Check out <a href="https://indiespunk.mn.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠the indie spunk club⁠</a> for bonus content, pop-up workshops, networking, and more! And don’t miss all the content on IG (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/indiespunk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠@indiespunk⁠</a>) and as always at <a href="https://indiespunk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠indiespunk.com⁠</a> You can also hop into the full<a href="https://indiespunk.mn.co/landing/plans/264740" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠ Crowdfund Hero⁠</a> course where you'll be guided to pitch, launch &amp; raise funds with a magnetic campaign that builds your audience &amp; dazzles the industry. And if you’d like personalized 1-on-1 support from Izzy, you can <a href="https://indiespunk.as.me/applicationcall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">apply for coaching &amp; schedule a chat with her ⁠right here⁠⁠</a>.

How to Make a Festival Splash with Oscar Qualifying HollyShorts Co-Director Theo Dumont

For episode 32, we sit down with the multitalented, Theo Dumont. Dumont is managing partner at Alta Global Media and the Co-Founder/Co-Director of the Oscar-Qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival and co-founder of the Mammoth Film Festival as well as the Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival. He walks us through his transition to Los Angeles from his early years as a publicist in Miami Beach and explains what originally drew him into this profession. He also tells us about the impetus for starting Hollyshorts and how it’s changed since the dawning of the fully virtual festival experience. We discuss the necessary changes and pivots that continue to take place in the current political climate and get curious about Dumont’s plans to expand further into developing and producing future projects himself. From before and especially since the successful premiere of BlacKkKlansman at Cannes with his client and mentor, Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee, Dumont has been steadily walking on solid ground.  Follow Theo on Social Media: Instagram: @iamtheodumontTwitter: @theodumont  Follow Alex &amp; Blair &amp; #TheHerVoicePodcast on Social Media: Instagram: @achando @blairbomar @hervoicemfsTwitter: @alexandrachando @blairbomarFacebook: @hervoicemfsEmail: hervoice@mammothfilmfestival.orgThe Her Voice Podcast is in association with Mammoth Media Institute and produced by ActionPark Media.

For episode 32, we sit down with the multitalented, Theo Dumont. Dumont is managing partner at Alta Global Media and the Co-Founder/Co-Director of the Oscar-Qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival and co-founder of the Mammoth Film Festival as well as the Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival. He walks us through his transition to Los Angeles from his early years as a publicist in Miami Beach and explains what originally drew him into this profession. He also tells us about the impetus for starting Hollyshorts and how it’s changed since the dawning of the fully virtual festival experience. We discuss the necessary changes and pivots that continue to take place in the current political climate and get curious about Dumont’s plans to expand further into developing and producing future projects himself. From before and especially since the successful premiere of BlacKkKlansman at Cannes with his client and mentor, Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee, Dumont has been steadily walking on solid ground. Follow Theo on Social Media: Instagram: @iamtheodumont Twitter: @theodumont Follow Alex &amp; Blair &amp; #TheHerVoicePodcast on Social Media: Instagram: @achando @blairbomar @hervoicemfs Twitter: @alexandrachando @blairbomar Facebook: @hervoicemfs Email: <a href="mailto:hervoice@mammothfilmfestival.org">hervoice@mammothfilmfestival.org</a> The Her Voice Podcast is in association with Mammoth Media Institute and produced by ActionPark Media.

Main topics discussed:1. How to get scrappy with your film marketing2. Best digital tools for distributing your film3. Experiences in Hollywood as a person of color

Main topics discussed: 1. How to get scrappy with your film marketing 2. Best digital tools for distributing your film 3. Experiences in Hollywood as a person of color

Reaching Global Audiences with Theo Dumont

Theo Dumont (@iamtheodumont) is the co-founder and co-director of the Oscar qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival, and co-founder of the Mammoth Film Festival. As managing partner at Alta Global Media, he's spearheaded media relations, publicity, and strategic marketing campaigns for films like Da 5 Bloods, Shades of Blue and BlacKkKlansman. In this episode we talk about the importance of guerrilla marketing, the future of the entertainment industry at large, what filmmakers can do to stand out at festivals, and more! Alta Global Media Submit to monthly screenings and buy tickets to Hollyshorts Film Festival Submit your film to Mammoth Film Festival Follow us on Instagram:@artofthegrindpodcast@directordlg@calebauston Visit our website at artofthegrindpodcast.com © 2020 Black Canvas Productions, LLC. All right reserved.

Theo Dumont (@iamtheodumont) is the co-founder and co-director of the Oscar qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival, and co-founder of the Mammoth Film Festival. As managing partner at Alta Global Media, he's spearheaded media relations, publicity, and strategic marketing campaigns for films like Da 5 Bloods, Shades of Blue and BlacKkKlansman. In this episode we talk about the importance of guerrilla marketing, the future of the entertainment industry at large, what filmmakers can do to stand out at festivals, and more! <a href="http://altaglobalmedia.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alta Global Media</a> Submit to monthly screenings and buy tickets to <a href="https://hollyshorts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hollyshorts Film Festival</a> Submit your film to <a href="https://mammothfilmfestival.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mammoth Film Festival</a> Follow us on Instagram: @artofthegrindpodcast @directordlg @calebauston Visit our website at <a href="https://artofthegrindpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">artofthegrindpodcast.com</a> © 2020 <a href="http://blackcanvas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Canvas Productions, LLC</a>. All right reserved.