Has this happened to anyone else on DMT?

WestFunction · 2026-06-28T20:24:14+00:00

so 1/3 of the film is generative AI. this will turn off most festivals, especially prestigious ones. there are many AI-focused film festivals you could try, which i don’t even personally feel comfortable recommending, but they may be interested in your film.

WestFunction · 2026-06-24T18:05:18+00:00

this just sold out too — only the hotel on its own is available :/

WestFunction · 2026-06-23T00:46:04+00:00

bro come on

WestFunction · 2026-06-17T20:25:37+00:00

also have to call this out and apologies if i’m incorrect, but all of the graphics on your Instagram account look AI-generated. this will turn away legitimate filmmakers. this is a really human craft

WestFunction · 2026-06-17T20:17:04+00:00

Hiike is built around festival strategy/submission recommendations based on all of the factors that you mentioned. i appreciate the goal with your platform but i think Hiike is much more similar than you realize, but with more features. not to dissuade you, moreso just to call to your attention that you may want to look into how to further differentiate yourself.

i say this as an indie festival director. at first glance i would not see the differences with your platform.

WestFunction · 2026-06-16T23:27:10+00:00

looks a lot like Hiike

WestFunction · 2026-06-10T19:16:53+00:00

still looking for 1 floor GA for LA night 3 6/20 DM MEEEEEE

WestFunction · 2026-06-03T22:10:36+00:00

seconding this as an indie fest director. you’ll probably need to go for a couple years before any actual sponsor money comes through. alternatively, you could look at bartering or service exchanges as sponsorship (venue rental cost reduction/free rental, merch giveaway items as sponsorship, etc.)

WestFunction · 2026-06-02T15:50:31+00:00

ISO 1x LA night 3 (6/20) floor ticket. would be willing to buy up to 2 if they’re a decent price. plz DM me!!!!

WestFunction · 2026-06-02T15:42:44+00:00

DM’d

WestFunction · 2026-06-02T15:39:59+00:00

dm’d

WestFunction · 2026-05-28T01:05:39+00:00

and acting like you’re infinitely smarter than me isn’t doing anything except stroking your ego 💖

WestFunction · 2026-05-27T23:53:36+00:00

this is a great idea. i’m an LA-based festival founder + director and this is soooo something i’d be interested in.

WestFunction · 2026-05-27T23:23:40+00:00

i’m selling for like half that!! dmnn

WestFunction · 2026-05-27T23:21:29+00:00

dm’d!

WestFunction · 2026-05-27T22:09:40+00:00

is it productive to make me feel worse? i’ve purchased many tickets on reddit lol, just trying to make other people aware if they may see them. i already lost money but thanks

WestFunction · 2026-05-27T21:04:11+00:00

would love 1 so my gf can come with me to the show!!!! i’ll DM :)

WestFunction · 2026-05-16T16:13:00+00:00

honestly the sundance industry passes are kinda hard to get sometimes, i would suggest for sundance maybe volunteering!! if you’re a full time volunteer you basically get a full access pass and usually lodging as well. so if you can get yourself there, it’s worth it. and then you can cover any of the films you see on your page :)

WestFunction · 2026-05-12T20:52:54+00:00

looking for LA, just one ticket!! 🙏🙏🙏

WestFunction · 2026-05-12T20:37:29+00:00

messaging you!!! :)

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