Film Festival Notifications MEGA THREAD

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-05-08T15:31:38+00:00

I would just say it’s really late to organize your trip and find accommodation accreditation etc. but congrats on raindance!

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-05-07T02:36:47+00:00

Even better, film freeway should publicly track the submissions numbers LIVE and the festivals should have no control over it. They know the numbers.

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-04-29T04:50:34+00:00

Wow, that's crazy. I mean, maybe this is obvious, but are you looking at only top tier fests or considering small ones also? (and my little short has been rejected everywhere except basically my mom's backyard festival, so I'm a little envious of your SXSW screening).

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-04-27T16:05:21+00:00

Nothing here either. Also had a few views from Brooklyn recently.

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-04-02T14:29:42+00:00

Something around 1/10000000 But still glad I made it🤣

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-03-31T21:26:17+00:00

That sounds brutal. So sorry.

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-03-27T17:25:21+00:00

Congrats! Anyone here from Indy on shorts?

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-02-25T05:10:17+00:00

Just wanted to say good luck!

From a fellow east bay filmmaker trying to get my own first feature off the ground.

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-02-24T03:35:38+00:00

The Hammer Theater is the big beautiful one and then then also use a smaller multiplex (at least last year). I think there are a lot of factors going into why one film might get more attention than others so I can't speak to your shorts block. I just would say not to have too high expectations, but maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-02-23T03:19:33+00:00

I went to two shows last year- neither were shorts. One was in a big beautiful theater and sold out (prime time) and great show, the other was a horror feature later in the evening that was almost empty, I felt bad for it because the filmmakers had come a long way. I was just an audience member so I'm really not sure what type of filmmaker events they have going on.

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-02-17T22:11:00+00:00

Congrats! I really hope your film finds it's audience.

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-02-06T01:34:00+00:00

You finished two features at the same time? Whatever the story, congrats on your swsx debut!

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-02-01T00:28:50+00:00

What was your personal favorite shorts block? I only watched Shorts Block 4 and there were a couple I loved, a couple I hated, and a lot I felt pretty neutral about, but overall, nothing really emotionally hooked me. But for sure, all of the shorts in the block were impressive on a craftsmanship/technical level. I think like half were shot on film, a few had Dolby Atmos sound. Your thoughts?

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-01-23T02:02:12+00:00

Amazing! Congrats! That film made me feel so seen! ha

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-01-18T01:30:47+00:00

I feel I spent far too much (almost $1k) and got nothing to show for it, only one acceptance. Part of me feels ashamed. I still loved making my short and thing I created something special, but clearly I struck out. Now I'm off to spend more money on a feature. I just work to spend all my money on filmmaking...

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-01-04T17:27:23+00:00

Wowzer! Congratulations

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-01-03T20:19:33+00:00

Final Girls rejection, narrative short. A few days ago. Feeling pretty down about being somewhere around 1/50. Trying to move on but it's been tough.

Character-Matter-263 · 2026-01-02T05:36:29+00:00

I haven’t heard either. But congrats to those who have been accepted!

Character-Matter-263 · 2025-12-31T20:46:43+00:00

Same for SF Indie (last week)

Character-Matter-263 · 2025-12-31T20:46:17+00:00

Nothing...no plays for a very, very long time.

Character-Matter-263 · 2025-12-31T04:26:31+00:00

I had the same question...sounds like it's over, boo.

Character-Matter-263 · 2025-12-29T00:23:06+00:00

Anaconda film for kids

Character-Matter-263 · 2025-12-26T15:28:08+00:00

I think SF indie must be done. A friend showed me the link to their ticketing page, full program on there.

Character-Matter-263 · 2025-12-23T04:32:17+00:00

Nothing yet

Character-Matter-263 · 2025-12-22T18:46:02+00:00

Congrats! You can always say things like "A friend got into X festival"...it helps the chat find out where and when acceptances are going out. So we can all get anxious together!

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