"A large number of connections that were helpful in getting my first feature shot were made at film festivals," says filmmaker Leah Meyerhoff. Meyerhoff is an award-winning film director whose feature film I Believe in Unicorns was released theatrically after premiering at SXSW in 2014 and screening at dozens of festivals worldwide. Before that, her short film Twitch played at over 100 film festivals, many of which Meyerhoff attended. "Any time I could take a weekend, I would try to go. Festivals are a terrific place to meet people who are interested in your work and can help you make your next film."