SIFF announced today that the 49th Seattle International Film Festival will open with Celine Song’s heartrending modern romance Past Lives from A24.
Read MoreThis robust list of chess films and documentaries comes to us from Ani Barua, professional chess player and member-at-large at the Washington Chess Federation.
Read MoreTeam Smarthouse LOVES a good marketing campaign! So many great films were released in 2022 that had amazing posters and swag — here are some fresh ideas that caught our attention at theaters and on social media:
Read MoreFuel your white Christmas dreams (or nightmares!) with our Team Smarthouse “Snowbound” movie picks!
Read MoreWhy four when every other movie list is five? Because I’m a rebel, that’s why.
Read MoreNeed some movie night – and sweater – inspo? Check our list of 10 movies with iconic sweaters and spend a cozy night in.
Read MoreGotta go back, back, back to school again! There are so many great school-themed movies to choose from, so Team Smarthouse picked some faves currently streaming.
Read MoreSure, an IMDb listing is great! But if you’re an indie filmmaker building their career, it’s a good idea to create a website to establish your digital presence and provide a home that showcases all of your work and skills.
Read MoreAs the temperature ramps up in Seattle, Team Smarthouse has been revisiting some of our favorite Summertime films!
Read MoreEarlier this year Team Smarthouse’s Ryan Davis and Amie Simon were honored to present a three-hour online Master Class for Sundance Collab, discussing the basic elements of a digital marketing strategy for filmmakers …
Read MoreWe know that not everyone loves Rom-Coms, so this Valentine’s season Team Smarthouse put together a list of Anti-Valentine’s Day movies for your enjoyment.
Read MoreWhile some of those marketing campaigns got pushed along with release dates, we still saw some great trailer and poster campaigns, unique promo items, and some “killer” swag deliveries.
Read MoreThe 41st Seattle International Comedy Competition begins a 17-performance tour throughout the Puget Sound area on Thursday.
Read MoreIn this time of important social movements and awareness, it’s good to think about how your organization or business should respond. Change happens, and how you choose to address that change and talk about with your patrons matters.
Read MoreMore and more bloggers and entertainment writers are embracing Instagram Live as a way to engage their readers and fans with a dynamic, interactive event. If you are invited to join one of these live chats as a filmmaker, you should go for it! If you are prepared, it can be a great opportunity to find new fans and present your project in the best light.
Read MoreThe 2021 program, which runs from September 16-26, features a competitive selection of curated short film programs and feature films, inviting regional artists to experiment, break, and remake popular conceptions around filmmaking and film exhibition.
Read MoreThere are about 186 million users on Twitter sending 500 million+ tweets sent each day, which comes out to approximately 200 billion tweets per year. Instagram users post more than 95 million photos and videos per day, or about 34 billion pieces of content per year, and if you’re brave enough to jump into TikTok, you’re joining 600 million users who post almost every day. It’s time to get smart about your hashtags.
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