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How to Get Your Film Into Festivals (Real Tips from Programmers)

Hosted by Tony Armer (Sunscreen Film Festival co-founder) with Doug Tschrihart (Program Director), this workshop walks you through how festivals really select films—and how to position yours to get programmed. What you’ll learn Where/How to submit: FilmFreeway basics, niche/genre fests, and realistic targets Acceptance math: why top-tier fests are less than 1% vs regional fests with higher odds—and how to plan accordingly What programmers look at before they press play: genre, director statement, poster, trailer, EPK, and a personal cover note Timing strategy: why early submissions get fresher eyes and better odds Short film “sweet spot”: under ~15 minutes (7–12 minutes often programs best) and why runtime matters to block scheduling Technical musts: clean audio, finished color, proper deliverables/DCP, and meeting materials deadlines Using FilmFreeway marketing & waivers the right way (and what waivers do not guarantee) Local advantage: how regional fests weigh hometown and state films without lowering the bar Programming realities: multiple screeners, tagging by genre/themes, and fairness across diverse audiences Perfect for: indie filmmakers planning a festival run, producers budgeting submission/marketing costs, and students on their first short. If this helped, like & subscribe for more festival, financing, and distribution workshops.