• Hey there, filmmakers, producers, and distributors.
    We're filmmakers and distributors who want to make submitting films easier, clearer, and more fun. we know you're probably tired, overwhelmed, and spending a lot of money.


    The purpose of this survey is to understand the needs of those who submit their films to film festivals, particularly independent filmmakers.

     If you're like any filmmaker, doesn't have much money after making a film and wants to find a way to distribute it while still being able to buy coffee, this survey is for you.
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  • About you

  • Would you like to receive updates about this survey?*
  • Who are you? (You can choose more than one)*

  • Hey {nameoptional}!

    Thank you for talking time to answering our survey. 

    The survey is divided into three shorts parts


    Part one: the submissions process
    Part two: communication with festivals
    Part three: Attendance at the festival (if any)

  • Part 1: Submission Process

  • What was your primary goal in submitting your film to festivals?*
  • How did you learn to distribute your film? (You can choose more than one)*
  • What platforms did you use? (You can choose more than one)*
  • What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced in the submission process? (You can choose more than one)*
  • How did you choose which festival you submit to? (You can choose more than one)*
  • In each cell, choose what was most important to you when submittingNot important | Important | Very important*
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  • Did you have a distribution strategy that you followed?*
  • Did you have a distribution budget that you followed?*
  • Did you ever request a waiver?*
  • How do you typically fund your submission fees?*
  • Did you have any kind of way to track your submissions?*
  • What other things would you like to have in submissions platform? (you can choose more than one)*
  • Do you think the festivals give equal opportunity to all filmmakers?*
  • Have you ever felt that you are not getting an equal opportunity because of the subject of your film*
  • Have you ever felt that you are not getting an equal opportunity because this is your first film?*
  • What do you think about the way a festival announces that your film has not been accepted? (you can choose more than one)*
  • How does it make you feel to have your film rejected? (You can choose more than one)*
  • Did you have to make any decisions about where to premiere your film?*
  • Did you keep your premiere screening decision in mind when submitting to the festival?*
  • How did you decide where to hold your premiere? (you can choose more than one)*

  • Part 2: Contact With Festivals

  • Have you ever sent an email to ask the festival for clarification on its terms of submissions? **
  • Did you send an email to the festival after you submitted? **
  • Regarding the festival you were accepted to, how satisfied were you with the following: Not Satisfied | Somewhat Satisfied | Satisfied*
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  • Did you get paid for screenings? **
  • Have you created a list of festivals you've been accepted to that includes contacts for future communication? **
  • Have you approached a festival outside your country to request subtitle translation into their language? (If applicable)*
  • Were you present at the festival you were accepted to? *

  • At The Festival

  • What things did the festival provide you with?*
  • Did you feel the festival provided enough visibility for your film?
  • Did you do a Q&A?*
  • What kind of networking opportunities did you experience at the festival?
  • Did you meet filmmakers from around the world at the festival that you keep in touch with even after the festival?*
  • Would you like to know which filmmakers are coming to the festival to get to know them even before arriving at the festival?*
  • Do you think the distribution process was successful?*
  • Should be Empty: