From a distribution/marketing perspective a Cannes slot gives you the time to strategize your fall release with all factors (other than the Venice competition) confirmed. WIth Venice you have to make assumptions. With Cannes you have a better idea of what you are going to spend. When you look at the outsized cost of Anora's release compared to budget, it is fair to assume that Neon made that decision early. And from a company branding perspective, Cannes gives you longer to bask in the glory; with Venice you are quickly clumped together with all the other award titles. #Mytwocents.
The Venice to Telluride shuffle has been done more often of late, as films figure out the timing. If they play in the first two days of Venice, they can make the jump to Telluride for the four days of its fest. I always get a kick out of seeing the red carpet photos haute couture of the actors in Italy a day before I run into them in jeans and t-shirts in the Colorado mountain town.
As I’ll probably never get there and don’t really care, I’ll pass on a comment, other than to say your film and book recommendations for travel were cool.
From a distribution/marketing perspective a Cannes slot gives you the time to strategize your fall release with all factors (other than the Venice competition) confirmed. WIth Venice you have to make assumptions. With Cannes you have a better idea of what you are going to spend. When you look at the outsized cost of Anora's release compared to budget, it is fair to assume that Neon made that decision early. And from a company branding perspective, Cannes gives you longer to bask in the glory; with Venice you are quickly clumped together with all the other award titles. #Mytwocents.
The Venice to Telluride shuffle has been done more often of late, as films figure out the timing. If they play in the first two days of Venice, they can make the jump to Telluride for the four days of its fest. I always get a kick out of seeing the red carpet photos haute couture of the actors in Italy a day before I run into them in jeans and t-shirts in the Colorado mountain town.
Jet lag might be worth it!
Very interesting!
Once again, excellent research and analysis.
As I’ll probably never get there and don’t really care, I’ll pass on a comment, other than to say your film and book recommendations for travel were cool.
Which one or neither for documentaries?
Oh good question. I’d say either. Whichever you prefer sort of. Golden Lion has gone to more docs recently than the Palme if that’s an issue.