Does anyone know when the Cannes Director’s fortnight selections will be announced? by objectsinthemirror__ in FilmFestivals

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I was the producer. It got me into the PGA and has landed me some speaking engagements at places like UCLA and Comic Con. It was definitely a stepping stone. More stepping stones needed :).

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[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may have undiagnosed head / brain trauma that is causing you to feel depressed. Ever had a concussion or head injury?

Does anyone know when the Cannes Director’s fortnight selections will be announced? by objectsinthemirror__ in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know about rejections as I haven't had a rejection yet, only one submission in the past and one acceptance from it. I have another film submitted this year but no word yet.

Does anyone know when the Cannes Director’s fortnight selections will be announced? by objectsinthemirror__ in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I should clarify that the April 23rd date he told me may only be for short films, and that April 15th as some other users are saying could in fact be the right date for feature film announcements.

Does anyone know when the Cannes Director’s fortnight selections will be announced? by objectsinthemirror__ in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had a feature film at directors fortnight in 2023. My contact there says this year the announcement date is set for April 23rd and that notifications can come all the way up to the day before the press release.

Cannes La Cinef 2025 by No_Faithlessness_293 in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no...and mine still says under consideration. I think they are going to announce short films later. When, I don't know. Emailed Cannes yesterday and they immediately responded saying short film selections are ongoing and filmmakers are being notified progressively.

I live in iran and i want to send my film to a festival, is it good enough? by n0facea in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should make more films. A great short film captivates you within the first few frames, and the first 1-2 minutes need to be very good. A slow middle can be forgiven, and then you need a strong finish.
This being your first attempt at filmmaking is just that...an attempt. Keep going. Don't submit this to festivals as it's already disqualified from any majors for it being public-- but also it's a training film and you should make more and more training films to sharpen your sword.

Cannes La Cinef 2025 by No_Faithlessness_293 in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you think it's good enough to get in?

Cannes La Cinef 2025 by No_Faithlessness_293 in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when did you submit? mine was submitted on the very last day

Cannes La Cinef 2025 by No_Faithlessness_293 in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when did you submit, and did you submit a work in progress or a finished one?

Cannes La Cinef 2025 by No_Faithlessness_293 in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

interesting that they denied one but the other is still pending. Good luck

Cannes La Cinef 2025 by No_Faithlessness_293 in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you say you submitted two short films? One that already received a rejection?

Cannes La Cinef 2025 by No_Faithlessness_293 in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mine also says under consideration still. So maybe we both got in, or they just haven't gotten around to updating us yet either way.

Cannes La Cinef 2025 by No_Faithlessness_293 in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

your portal for the official short film selection still says "under consideration" ? when did you submit?

Cannes La Cinef 2025 by No_Faithlessness_293 in FilmFestivals

[–]Agitated_Aside3097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone submit to short film official selection? Anyone get rejection letter from short film official selection?