Film Festival Fallacies, Myths, & Realities – Are They Worth It? | Indie Film Podcast

Welcome to Indie Film Podcast, where micro-budget dreams go to die, rise again, and maybe get rejected by Sundance in the process. In Episode 15, hosts Chuck and Victoria dive face-first into the glittering, gatekept world of film festivals — with all the bruises to show for it. 

Thinking of submitting your indie film to a major festival? Wondering if film festivals are worth it? Hoping one screening will catapult you to fame and fortune? Well… buckle up. This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons, rejection letters, and just enough survivor’s guilt to keep it entertaining.

The Details:

• Are film festivals worth the cost and effort?

• What are the odds of getting into a major festival?

• Does a festival screening guarantee success?

• The real costs of submitting to film festivals

• Personal experiences & lessons from the circuit

If you've ever wondered what your odds really are (spoiler: it’s like 2%), or just need to feel better about your own rejection letters, this episode is for you, dear scrappy filmmaker.  And if you’ve ever been ghosted by Tribeca, drop us a comment. Misery loves company.

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