Join our lunch-time panel discussion with industry experts who will share tips and tricks and using social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to promote indie films, as part of the HollyShorts Film Fest. REGISTER: http://digitallaindiesm.eventbrite.com/

We'll discuss:
- How to increase your Twitter followers and Facebook likes
- How often to tweet? About what? When is the best time?
- Help from... [read more]

Join our lunch-time panel discussion with industry experts who will share tips and tricks and using social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to promote indie films, as part of the HollyShorts Film Fest. REGISTER: http://digitallaindiesm.eventbrite.com/

We'll discuss:
- How to increase your Twitter followers and Facebook likes
- How often to tweet? About what? When is the best time?
- Help from friends: getting your cast and partners to help promote
- Engaging: how to engage from development to film festival circuit and release
- Reaching out to niche communities for support
- Example from our speakers on how they use social media to market indie films

Scheduled Speakers include (more to be added):
- Aaron Grasso, Producer of Closure, a crowd-sourced film from development to production, as part of the 30 Day Film Challenge http://www.30dayfeaturefilmchallenge.com/ @30dayfilm

- Jennie Kong, Miller PR, VP. Has helped Cracked, Machinima, Sony on social media marketing campaigns @MillerPRNews

- Jordan Glazier, CEO of Eventful, which has used grass roots social media marketing so users can "demand-it" for indie films like Paranormal Activity @eventful @jordanglazier

- Natalie Cupps, VP Digital Marketing & Sales - LACED Agency. Created social media campaign for zombie film Deadheads, resulting in three Newport Beach Film Festival sold-out shows, more than 20 press mentions including Aint It Cool News, Michael Moore, and buzz at additional film fests. @nataliecupps @lacedtweet @deadheadsmovie

This panel is part of the HollyShorts Film Festival programming, and is hosted by HollyShorts.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS: If you've successfully used social media to promote your indie film with a good story to tell, email info@digitalla.net with INDIE as the subject and your social media success story.

If you already have a HollyShorts badge, you can register on the HollyShorts site. More details about HollyShorts at http://hollyshorts.com/

HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF) is an annual film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films 30-minutes or less from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. @HollyShorts