Basic Film Details
| Detail | Notes |
|---|---|
| Title | Original and English title if different |
| Logline | One sentence |
| Synopsis | Short and long versions |
| Runtime | Exact, including credits |
| Genre | One or two genres |
| Language | Spoken languages and subtitles |
| Country and year | Of production |
Key Credits
- Director
- Producers
- Writer
- Principal cast
- Cinematographer
- Editor
- Composer
- Production company
Technical Specifications
Aspect ratio
For example 1.85:1 or 2.39:1.
Shooting format
Camera and recording format.
Sound
Stereo, 5.1, or other.
Screening formats
DCP, ProRes, or file.
Extras to Attach
Director's bio and statement, stills, poster, trailer link, festival history, and contact details. Our earlier short film poster guide covers key art. For festival routes for shorts, see short cinema today, and for India's non-feature category, who commissions non-feature films.
Keeping Details Accurate
Keep one master document, date each version, and update it after every festival or credit change. Inconsistent runtimes or spellings across listings look careless.
Professional Press Kits
A press-kit and film marketing studio in India can build complete fact sheets. A film publicity agency in India distributes them. A festival deliverables team matches specs to requirements. In Karnataka, a Bengaluru press-kit crew can help, and releases may rely on one of the most thorough film marketing teams in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What details should a film fact sheet include?
Title, logline, synopses, runtime, genre, language, country, year, credits, technical specs, and contacts.
Should runtime include credits?
Yes, list the exact runtime including credits.
What technical details do festivals want?
Aspect ratio, shooting format, sound format, and screening formats.
How do I keep details consistent?
Maintain one dated master document.
One Sheet, Every Listing
Clear film details make your film easier to programme, review, and buy. Keep one master fact sheet and update it often. For a full press kit, ask about press kit design.
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