The Organizer’s Cut: A Story about Organizing a Short Film Festival

“The Organizer’s Cut: A Story about Organizing a Short Film Festival” is a story dedicated to sharing the experiences and lessons learned from organizing the Ooty Short Film Festival. From dealing with last-minute cancellations to navigating the complexities of event planning and logistics, this blog provides a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of bringing a film festival to life. Along with the good, there were also some difficult moments, including budget constraints, technical glitches, and unexpected setbacks. However, through these challenges, valuable knowledge and insights were gained about the industry, event management, and the art of storytelling through film. With each year, the festival improved, as did the team’s expertise, ultimately resulting in a successful event that brought together filmmakers and film enthusiasts from all over the world.

Chapter 10 – Newton’s laws

The mood in the war room was upbeat; practically all of our groundwork had been...

Chapter 1 – The End of the Road

In the middle of September, on a cold and rainy day in Ooty, was the...

Chapter  7 – A Matter of Efficiency

The other end of the line answered the phone and stated, “This is the Tourism...