As you already know, Sundance is a great opportunity for filmmakers to get their films picked up by hungry distributors, who need content to fill their slates.

And Sundance is just the beginning in a year filled with prominent film festivals.

But even if you don't have a film in competition at Sundance or one of the other major film festivals, there are still ways to profit, and potentially profit big.

So if you don't have a film playing Sundance, don't lose heart.

There are still ways to utilize the big festivals to your advantage and learn how to make the most of the major film festivals.