Founder, Cinema Collet
Nancy Collet is a seasoned entertainment professional with over three decades of experience in the film industry. Her career is marked by significant contributions to film programming, festival management, and strategic consulting.
As Director of Programming at AFI FEST for 10 years, Collet played a pivotal role in the festival’s growth and international recognition. During her tenure, she secured premieres of numerous Academy Award-winning films, including Life Is Beautiful, Monster, The Lives of Others, and Pan's Labyrinth, solidifying its status as a world-renowned event, and curated a diverse selection of critically acclaimed films, such as Hotel Rwanda, Talk to Her, and City of God.
Following her success at AFI FEST, Collet founded Cinema Collet, a strategic consulting firm. Her client portfolio includes major film festivals like the Toronto International Film Festival, educational institutions such as NYU, cultural organizations like The French Consulate, distribution companies and independent filmmakers seeking festival guidance.
Collet’s expertise is widely recognized in the film community, evidenced by her roles as a juror, moderator, and panelist for international film festivals and events. Collet’s career is characterized by her ability to identify and promote groundbreaking cinema, foster industry relationships, and elevate the profile of film festivals and organizations. Her work continues to shape the landscape of independent and international film, supporting emerging talents and established filmmakers alike.
Filmmaker
Writer, Performer, Producer
NYU Production Lab
Finding the Right Festivals for Your Film
Wed, March 26. 12-1:15pm ET. OnlineThis event is co-hosted by the Video Consortium.
Submitting your film to festivals can feel like a mix of strategy, luck, and mystery—but it doesn’t have to. This session will break down the key factors to consider when deciding where to submit and how to assess which festivals are the best fit for your film. Festival strategist Nancy Collet (Cinema Collet), filmmakers Contessa Gayles (Songs from the Hole), and Kyla Harris (Patrice: The Movie) will share their personal experiences with moderator Liz Nord (NYU Production Lab), offering insight into their own festival strategies—what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they had done differently. Whether you’re navigating submissions for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this conversation will provide practical advice to help you craft a strategy.
Tickets are $19 ($14 for IFC Center members). Tickets are non-refundable.
All registrants can join the live session and will receive the recording, transcript, chat, and slides (if available). All materials will be sent via email within a few business days after the event.
Note: There will not be a post-event gathering for this session.
Special Offer: All PRO registrants are invited to a separate, complimentary, peer-to-peer consulting session. Engage in small group consultations where filmmakers walk away with concrete insight into a current dilemma. It’s a unique opportunity for collaborative learning and meaningful exchanges. A follow-up email with joining details will be sent to all registrants.
Questions? If you have questions about registration, please email ticketing@docnyc.net. For questions about accommodations and accessibility, including requests for live ASL interpretation, please email accessibility@docnyc.net.
DOC NYC PRO is co-presented by:
