Online film forums are where folks post what they liked about a film, hated about a movie, or what they wish to see. A filmmaker can only benefit by being part of these communities. Be ready for members of forums to post negative comments, but there are also members that post favorable remarks or offer useful constructive criticism which may make your next picture better. Whatever you can do as a filmmaker or movie producer is set your work out there and determine what kind of responses come from audiences. Online movie forums prosper because it's a trendy way for viewers to be a movie critic from their computer and communicate their uncensored audience opinion. That is one of things I love about the social medium. The Internet allows people to enjoy freedom of speech, even if it is only about posting on a picture. I trust the opinions of people that post in forums over paid film critics. Most paid movie critics concentrate on reviewing studio films, art house fare, or offbeat movies with famous Hollywood stars in them. The open diversity of films discussed in forums is amazing for me as a writer, producer, and manager. Members who like direct to video urban gangster movies have somewhere to post their comments. Fans of low budget horror films have a home on the world wide web to be heard. Online movie forums are an entertainment democracy for audiences and producers. The vast majority of smaller funding indie movies won't ever be reviewed by compensated film critics or get a first appearance from mainstream media outlets. The internet movie forum community provides indie films made on small budgets a shot to be seen, to loved, and hated. Every picture gets a reasonable shake to be assessed. Film democracy lives! In a film democracy no filmmaker is secure from film viewer salvos or roses being almost thrown. I've read articles that start by tearing apart a movie until there's nothing left to attack. When not satisfied enough with bashing the movie a forum member occasionally turns their anger about the filmmaker by personally shredding them to pieces. I'd one online reviewer go way beyond not liking one of my movies. They personally attacked me over my face. No way I could alter that part of making a movie. I think the point was,"Your face makes me sick." Not merely did the audience despise one of my films, they hated my face. Hell, I haven't ever appeared in a movie I've done in a cameo or acting role. That was funny to me. It reminds of the story concerning the cowboy that catches a terrible beating from another cowboy. The winning cowboy appears down in the losing cowboy inquiring if he still wants more. The losing cowboy fires back,"Are you crazy? The only place you haven't struck me yet is on the bottom of my feet." I have been that losing cowboy on more than just a few posts and reviews. Forums can be just like a rowdy old west saloon. That is what makes them fun. Members of forums article witty and sharp remarks I like reading, even though it occurs one of my films is getting flamed. A filmmaker that's thin skin should stay out of discussion. It is similar to when professional athletes are heckled and cursed at by enthusiasts. The distinction is that during making a movie there'll be no heckling or even cursing aimed at you as you're working on place. That's unless you invite a Guy Terrifico personality friend click here to the place to watch. To join an internet movie forum you need to submit a valid email prior to having the ability to post comments. After that step is completed take a straightforward approach to promoting and marketing your film on forums. Movie buffs can see through over the top hype and BS. There is no doubt the objective of posting information in your movie in a forum would be to generate interest for your picture, but unless the picture is studio backed avoid claims such as"This years best action movie" etc.. I'm not a mind reader, but perhaps you are thinking right now what you ought to post. Post the title of your picture, tagline, artwork, short synopsis, and connect to a movie website. Let viewers understand what you are putting out there for them to view. Get the online buzz going like Presidente shots to your movie. See what audiences have to say about your own movie. If they strike your face or something else like me, then keep it moving. This indie filmmaker Sid Kali typing SMASH CUT: