Action! Windsor film fest success built on solid business model

Vincent Georgie, executive director of the Windsor International Film Festival, credits the festival’s success to its unique business model, which has allowed it to grow into Canada’s largest volunteer-run film festival. With a budget of around $2 million, 60 events, and over 100 sponsorships and private donors, WIFF has become a staple in the community, drawing 50,000 attendees last year. Georgie emphasizes the importance of balancing artistic talent with business acumen in order to sustain long-term success in the film festival industry.

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