World Film Communities Network
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Type of site | Film |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, , U.S. |
| Founder(s) | Shailik Bhaumik |
| URL | www |
| Current status | Active |
World Film Communities Network (WFCN) is a web application which acts as a film submission platform and online marketplace for film, media, and entertainment industry.[1][2] WFCN is a venture of Alzebra, Inc. having its headquarters at Palo Alto, California, USA.[3]
Developed in the concept of system integration (SI), WFCN serves as a comprehensive database and resource of film industry.[4] The cloud-based digital application is invented by Shailik Bhaumik in 2019 with the aim to bring the global entertainment business in one palette.[5][6][7]
WFCN allows independent creators to connect with peer professionals globally and help promote and sell their digital products such as films, music or games, bypassing intermediaries.[8]
WFCN provides creators with tools to create their professional profiles and develop their communities of similar minded artists and audience globally.[9]
Independent artists can create their custom content pages (landing pages), promote their content among their communities on WFCN, submit to the international creative contests and finally monetise their digital content via Ad or transaction based models.[10]
Features
[edit]Film Festival Submission Gateway
[edit]WFCN provides filmmakers with a platform to submit their films to a curated selection of various film festivals around the world. Filmmakers can access information on film submission deadlines, requirements, and guidelines.[1]
Professional Networking
[edit]WFCN’s professional networking feature allows filmmakers, producers, distributors and film crews to connect with each other.[11]
Knowledge Resource (Cinecyclopedia)
[edit]WFCN offers a comprehensive knowledge resource known as the Cinecyclopedia, providing users with access to information on film terminologies and the history of world cinema.[12]
Innovation
[edit]Economic Model
[edit]The World Film Communities Network (WFCN) has built an innovative economic model for independent creators to survive in the high-risk entertainment industry.[11]
Taking the advantage of digitalization, WFCN implemented Community Driven Economic model for the creative industry at a global scale.[8]
The platform encourages independent creators to develop their own niche community at a global scale and continue creating digital content for them.[10]
WFCN leverages digital technology to offer a range of revenue streams and monetization opportunities to the independent creators, which includes job connections, merchandising, publication and collaboration within the creator-consumer ecosystem.[13]
System Integration for Decentralizing Creator Economy
[edit]The film industry encompasses a wide spectrum of activities, from screenplay writing to photography, production design, editing, VFX and beyond.[8]
To serve the diverse needs of film industry stakeholders, WFCN integrates multiple applications to offer a range of services to its users. Whether it's submitting films to festivals, connecting with industry professionals or monetizing content.[3]
Data Policy
[edit]The World Film Communities Network (WFCN) implements open data policy aiming to distribute the information and knowledge base among its community members, industry stakeholders, and the public at large. WFCN's open data policy ensures that data relevant to the film ecosystem, including information on films, festivals, industry professionals, and more, is readily accessible to everyone.[14]
Open data has the power to fuel innovation by providing a wealth of information and insights that can inspire new ideas, approaches, and solutions. WFCN's open data policy is designed to encourage innovation within the film industry by making data accessible to innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers who can use it to develop new technologies, business models, and creative projects.[15]
WFCN serves as repositories of data relevant to the film industry as the platform believes that collaboration is essential for driving progress and innovation within the film industry. Through its open data policy, WFCN encourages collaboration among filmmakers, industry professionals, researchers, and other stakeholders, enabling them to leverage data-driven insights to create, share, and collaborate on projects more effectively.[16]
Notable festivals hosted on WFCN
[edit]- Jaipur International Film Festival
- Calcutta International Cult Films Festival
- Virgin Spring Cinefest
- Cult Critic Movie Awards
- World Film Carnival Singapore
- Luis Buñuel Memorial Awards
- Tagore International Film Festival
- Dharamshala International Film Festival
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Top 10 film festival submission sites". The Jotform. Jotform. 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Submit film to Festivals". Filmfestivals.com. 19 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Meet Shailik Bhaumik, filmmaker-turned-entrepreneur who made 'Burning Butterflies'; know about his career and journey". Financialexpress. 25 June 2024.
- ^ "World Film Communities Network shapes the future of independent filmmaking". The Times of India. 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Rat race in film festival business". Bru Times News.
- ^ "RoDi - Reflection of Disability in Art". rodi.uom.gr. University of Macedonia.
- ^ "World Film Communities Network Launches 'Community-Driven Film Economy' initiative". MediaBrief. 19 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "Independent Filmmakers To Be Empowered With Decentralised Crowdfunding Platform". Free Press Journal.
- ^ "Top Three Film Festival Submission Platforms". Cult Critic. 10 July 2020.
- ^ a b "How global film industry is all set to boost employment". India Today.
- ^ a b "WFCN to revolutionise global film industry with visionary economic model". Indiantelevision. 18 December 2023.
- ^ "What are the best Film Dictionaries?". Cult Critic. 21 November 2023.
- ^ "World Film Communities Network (WFCN) Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for its users, targets Rs 150 cr". Zee News.
- ^ "How Can Filmmakers and Film Festivals Ensure Accountability And Transparency On WFCN". worldfilmcarnival.
- ^ "Data Privacy and Open Data Policy". WFCN.
- ^ "Connecting With Other Filmmakers and Film Professionals Through WFCN's Film Festival Database". RSTMP. 20 April 2024.