AN OLD FRIEND
Starring tom skerritt and Jason Faunt
New to the festival circuit? Does it feel overwhelming sometimes? Ever wonder where you should send your films or scripts? What festivals actually have value. Which ones might not be worth your submission. Well come join us for a festival strategy session and get all those questions answered.
This workshop is FREE but only available to our private community members. The Summit+ group is FREE - Join and register for the workshop HERE.
The week of the event the link will be posted on our private platform.
A short film about an imaginary friend whose goal is to bring happiness to his child, only to find out his child is a 90 year old man.
HISTORY
Festival Formula has 20+ years experience behind it after spotting a gap in the festival knowledge of filmmakers. Providing strategy and submissions support to filmmakers world-wide, they are a leading light and a trusted company. They're active members of the Short Film Conference and the Film Festival Alliance. Founder, Katie Bignell, is also a key spokesperson on festival issues with coverage in The Hollywood Reporter and Screen Daily regarding suspect and fraudulent film festivals. She co-created the Filmmaker Lounge in partnership with Film Festival Alliance – an online space for programmers and filmmakers to discuss their roles. Previous guests include: Tribeca, Slamdance, PÖFF Shorts, and many more. Previous speaking engagements include: HollyShorts, Heartland Film Festival, BFI Flare, Encounters Film Festival, Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival, Sundance, and many more. Selected prior jury service include: Cleveland International, Heartland International, St. Louis International, DC shorts, Young Directors Awards.
Where have we been a juror before?
Selected prior jury service include: Cleveland International, Heartland International, St. Louis International, DC shorts, Young Directors Awards, Tallgrass Film Festival, Indy Shorts Film Festival, PÖFF Shorts and more.
What can we offer?
Insight, experience, and patience to answer any question about the worldwide festival circuit. This can be in the shape of an “in conversation with” setup where you or your organisation chats to us, or we can provide a masterclass presentation and lead. Entirely up to you! We prefer to cater our talks and setups to what you need so all the participants will benefit.
Where have we spoken before?
Previous speaking engagements include: HollyShorts, Heartland Film Festival, BFI Flare, Encounters Film Festival, Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival, Sundance, SXSW, Show Me Shorts and more.