The Smalls is a great resource for talented filmmakers around the world. Created to bring new talent and entertainment industry leaders together, The Smalls has a wide range of features available to assist writers, directors, producers and other creative talent move forward and up.
Here are the TOP 10 WAYS THE SMALLS CAN HELP YOU as a filmmaker:
1. HAVE YOUR BEST WORK SEEN BY INDUSTRY COMMISSIONERS OF CONTENT. Some of the world’s largest entertainment brands are represented within The Smalls community, and they frequently browse the site for new talent. UPLOAD YOUR FILMS TODAY AND USE OUR OTHER FEATURES TO PROMOTE YOUR FILM TO THE RIGHT INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES OUT THERE. THEY ARE WAITING FOR YOU.
2. SHOWCASE YOUR BREADTH OF FILMMAKING TALENT TO INCREASE EXPOSURE ACROSS GENRES AND SKILLS. Our
REELS section is available for filmmakers to showcase a variety of their work. This is a unique opportunity to show off your best work in a professional setting. Use it.
3. FIND CREATIVE JOBS AND GIGS. Take an active role in furthering your career by searching our selection of high-caliber creative jobs. We may not list hundreds of jobs on The Smalls, but the ones we do list in our
BRIEF section are with some of the most cutting-edge production companies, creative agencies, studios and networks out there. The listings may be few right now, but the opportunities with these superb companies can be endless.
4. GET INSIDER TIPS AND ADVICE. Our writers and editors have worked with some of the greatest films, producers, directors and screenwriters of our time. They are working tirelessly to bring you
ARTICLES on everything from writing a query letter to creative financing methods for low budget filmmaking projects.
5. FINANCE YOUR NEXT FILM. The Smalls community is full of opportunity to identify film completion funds, film grants and other financing. Whether you find the open calls or they find you, the tools are here for you to use. Check out the FORUMS for places to list your projects, and for producers looking for projects. Also browse our
ARTICLES for all the latest opportunities that are listed every week.
6. FIND COLLABORATORS. Our
membership base is a gold mine for anyone seeking world-class animators, designers, art directors, directors, producers, writers, composers – you name it, they are here on The Smalls.
7. MAKE MUSIC WITH YOUR FILM. Or make film with somebody’s music. The
MUSIC section on The Smalls holds everything from folk to funk, and the many musical artists and composers that feature their work on the site are incredibly talented. If your film needs a professional soundtrack or you need inspiration for your next award-winning film, you won’t miss a beat here.
8. CATCH FESTIVALS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. Every month, there are hundreds of film festivals taking place around the world. The Smalls posts news about calls for entries and sign-up sessions every week. If you are serious about getting your film into festivals, stay tuned in and check The Smalls
ARTICLES and
FORUMS regularly.
9. BE INSPIRED. Apart from getting constructive feedback from fellow filmmakers, The Smalls is also a place to find inspiration. Watch great
films, discover new perspectives on subjects, people and themes. Laugh, cry and enjoy the fact that you are part of a community where award-winning comedy, drama, animation, music videos and documentaries are the norm, not the exception.
10. ENTER THE SMALLS AWARDS AND THE COMEDY SMALLS – GET COMMISSIONED AND GET SEEN. Our competitions and screening events are excellent opportunities for a deal with a major network, to have your short films seen on TV and your ideas heard by Talent Directors at major studios and broadcasters. Keep your eyes open for our next great competition, it is coming soon!
Whether you already have a reel of great work or are about to make your very first film, The Smalls wants to be a supportive friend. We welcome all talented filmmakers to our community, and cannot wait to hear of your future successes.
SEE YOU AROUND ON THE SMALLS!