Sharing on social media prior to festival run?

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AndAction

Hey everyone,

Have two short films that will be finished in early January and want both to play the festival circuit. Was wondering if I was allowed to post said short films on facebook and Twitter prior to submitting to and playing in festivals.

Assuming it's a no go but wanted to check if that sort of thing is forbidden or not.

Thanks!

AndAction!
 
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Not only would I not do that, I wouldn't use those two platforms. Video always looks horrible on Facebook. And I'm not really a Twitterist, so I don't know too much about that.

I always publish content on YouTube (after festival runs). I know the filmmaking snobs use Vimeo. And I agree it has better quality playback. But it also takes a better machine to fully realize that. And you have to pay for anything over 720p. I hate that.

More importantly, is has fewer eyeballs. There are just more people checking out YouTube. I want the greater chance of people seeing my work rather than just other filmmakers who may happen upon it.
 
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Thanks everyone. I'll check the rules at all the local festivals we submit to prior to posting. And yea I was planning on uploading to youtube at 1080p and then just share that link via facebook and Twitter.

Thanks!
 
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