Draft:World Films Communities Network
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Type of site | Film |
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| Available in | English |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California, |
| Founder(s) | Shailik Bhaumik |
| URL | www |
| Current status | Active |
World Films Communities Network (WFCN) is a film submission platform and web application which acts as an online marketplace for film, media and entertainment industry.[1][2][3][4] The digital platform is founded by Shailik Bhaumik in 2019 with the aim to bring the global entertainment business in one palette.[5][6][7]
The platform provides creators with tools to create custom content pages (landing pages) and submit it to international creative contests.[8][9][10]
WFCN introduces a decentralized economic model that empowers audio-visual creators and fosters a community-driven ecosystem within the film industry.[11]
In July 2024, WFCN raised Rs. 150 Crore crowdfunding.[12]
Notable festivals hoisted 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]- ^ "Top 10 film festival submission sites". The Jotform. Jotform. 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Meet Shailik Bhaumik, filmmaker-turned-entrepreneur who made 'Burning Butterflies'; know about his career and journey". The Financial Express (India). 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Top Three Film Festival Submission Platforms". Cult Critic. 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Submit film to Festivals". Filmfestivals.com. 19 March 2018.
- ^ "World Film Communities Network shapes the future of independent filmmaking". The Times of India. 21 July 2023.
- ^ "RoDi - Reflection of Disability in Art". rodi.uom.gr. University of Macedonia.
- ^ "Connecting With Other Filmmakers and Film Professionals Through WFCN's Film Festival Database". RSTMP. 20 April 2024.
- ^ "How global film industry is all set to boost employment". India Today. 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Film Communities for Indie Filmmakers". oaiff.com.
- ^ "How WFCN empowers film festival goers to become film economy drivers?". Luis Bunuel Memorial Awards. 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Independent Filmmakers To Be Empowered With Decentralised Crowdfunding Platform". The Free Press Journal.
- ^ "World Film Communities Network (WFCN) Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for its users, targets Rs 150 cr". Zee News.
Category:Indian film websites Category:Film festivals in India Category:Culture of Kolkata Category:2019 establishments in West Bengal