Submitting everywhere with no plan gets expensive and scattered. A clear approach helps you aim at the right festivals, spend your budget better, and avoid burning premieres.
Ten strategies below, each with a reality check. Pick one or mix a few.
Track deadlines and outcomes on the Submission tracker so your campaign stays organized in one place.
Before you commit fees and premieres, it helps to see your film clearly. The box below explains why that matters. The actual questionnaire lives in one place: The Laurel Oracle.
The ten strategies below are reference guides. To match them to your film and get tiered targets, use The Laurel Oracle.
Not every festival is worth your fee or premiere. Before you submit, it helps to spot festivals that may not deliver what they promise.
For deeper research and different perspectives, here are books, sites, and communities that can help you vet festivals and plan your run.
Got acceptances? The next two sections help you prepare before you go and wrap up after you get back.
Use Top lists and Map filters to explore festivals, and the Submissions tab to track your run. Open the Menu for all pages and tools.