Get Your Short Film Festival-Ready
Are you sitting on a short film you're proud of but unsure how to get it out into the world?
Festival Formula, Europe’s leading pure festival strategy consultancy, is teaming up with SMASH to help filmmakers like you unlock the right global audiences for your story.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, Festival Formula offers personalised strategies tailored to your film - no copy-paste submissions, no false promises, just smart, strategic festival planning that works.
What We're Looking For:
Completed short films (any genre)
Projects under 30 minutes
Ambitious creators seeking a strong global festival journey
Open to all filmmakers - UK & international
Productions have to be films completed from January 2024 onwards
What You'll Get:
Free film review: Festival Formula considers all films for free and provides feedback even if they are passing on the film.
Free videocall session: If Festival Formula believes your film has strong potential - you will receive a free 30min session from the team to assess festival potential and how they can help.
Tailored strategy options: If interested in joining, you'll be offered one of Festival Formula’s premium packages - Backpacker or Jetsetter - based on your budget and goals.
Access to a world-class team: The only consultancy with over a decade of dedicated festival submission experience, working with Oscar and BAFTA-qualifying festivals worldwide.
How to Submit:
1️⃣ Create your FREE SMASH Pitch
2️⃣ Include a private Vimeo or YouTube link to your short film
3️⃣ Fill out your Snapshot with:
Logline
Synopsis
Production team details
Any previous submissions you may have made for your film (both pending and past)
4️⃣ Submit your project to this Call Out
Deadline:
Submissions are open now - and rolling. There is no hard cut-off, but only select filmmakers will be taken on per month.
Please note: Festival Formula reviews each film individually and only takes on films they believe have strong festival potential. There is no cost to submit for review.
Ready to Go Global?
Submit your film today and get expert eyes on your strategy. Whether you’re aiming for Clermont-Ferrand, Tribeca, or something more niche - Festival Formula has your back.
Learn more: www.festivalformula.com