Deadline to Submit to the Festival:
I find this festival extremely valuable from a filmmaker perspective. The unique feature of the audience leaving video testimonials and feedback on your film is worth the submission fee alone. Very honored to have my film “Bad Chemistry” win best short in the festival.
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Loved this festival, we walked away as winner of best Thriller with our movie That’s The Plan, so that made us happy as well, loved the feedback video from the audience. I hope to be apart of this festival in the near future.
The FEEDBACK Female Film Festival (FFFF) was created for women filmmakers and screenwriters. The goal is to showcase the best of female talent in film & TV from around the world.
Deadline Today to submit via FilmFreeway:
You all are so much more than a film festival! You create a whole experience of getting “Hey Alexa” seen and reviewed. You share all of this, you have your podcast and blog…the list goes on and on in the ways that you help promote and inspire and keep up the positive experience! So glad I found you and applied, I had no idea what a fantastic experience it would be! Thank you!
There’s something very satisfying about hearing feedback from total strangers. It’s worth the submission fee to hear if the film is hitting the audience as intended. I’ve had 3 of my films in this festival, and will probably submit all future films. Thanks, FFFF, for providing this!
This is truly a remarkable and one of a kind film festival. It was so special and rewarding to receive and view the feedback video, and the communication from the festival team is outstanding. We have had a wonderful experience with FFFF. Thank you for voting A Life for Lily best short film at the festival! As an independent female filmmaker, I am so grateful for the support and encouragement. Thank you again.
What an amazing festival. To hear feedback directly from a real audience is just priceless. And so many opportunities to get yourself heard. Communication was excellent and I’m definitely going to submit my next film again with this team.
OMG, I won the Best Long Form Short Film!!!! Thank you FEEDBACK Female Film Festival for choosing my first film ‘True Believers At The Insurrection’ This unique festival gives you actual feedback from viewers!!!! Just watched the reel on youtube. I’m so moved that people took the time to watch my film validated the reason I made it. Inspires me to keep going. THANK YOU FROM NEW YORK!!!
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SEE THE LINEUP OF FILMS:
THE MOMENT, 7min., Poetry, Canada
Directed by Craig Wrobleski
A poem about resilience and strength as a path to peace. The film follows one woman’s extraordinary journey.
SPARE ME THE DECISION: NATION OF LANGUAGES, 3min., Dance, USA
Directed by Samuel Hart
A dance music video exploring the pull of longing and Self Isolation
https://www.samueljhart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/samuel.j.hart/
TAINTED, 11min., Experimental, Singapore
Directed by Ian Wee
In a world driven by corporate greed and unethical genetic experimentation, Darien, the pioneering human clone, finds himself obsolete against a superior 2nd Generation Clone, leading to his and his mentor’s targeting.
http://www.brightvoxelstudios.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551387412655
https://www.instagram.com/film_tainted/
REVENGE OF THE BLACK WIDOW, 4min,. Dance, USA
Directed by Joseph Le
A maidservant turned psycho leads a bloody rebellion against Tong gangsters in 1950s Chinatown, San Francisco.
https://teamredpro.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/teamredpro/
https://www.instagram.com/teamredpro/
https://www.instagram.com/josephle_art/
JEFF HILLIARD – MY FACE, 4min., Music VIdeo, USA
Directed by Jeff Hilliard
Powerful executive who has an interesting way to relieve stress through creative role-play.
https://instagram.com/jeffhilliard
F*CK TO THE BEAT, 4min,. Dance, USA
Directed by Robbie Blue
A DANCE FILM CHOREOGRAPHED AND DIRECTED BY ROBBIE BLUE
https://www.instagram.com/itsrobbiesworld
DARK CIRCLES, 5min., Poetry, USA
Directed by Suswana Chowdhury
“Dark Circles” is a surrealist short poetry film directed and produced by Suswana Chowdhury, and written by Jean-Sebastien Surena.
https://suswanachowdhury.com/
https://www.instagram.com/suswana_/
KITE, 6min., Dance, Canada
Directed by Jerry Trieus
A dancer on a mission to experience flight. The journey is disappointing and filled with challenges. The result is a transformation as the dance artist finds strength through perseverance and ultimately freedom.
STRING HEAD, 7min,. Experimental, USA
Directed by Matthew Vargas
A man in bed, after failing to fall asleep, is forcefully kept awake by String Head – an entity made of string that psychologically tortures him by wrapping him in a cocoon made from the deepest, darkest thoughts of his mind.
https://www.instagram.com/themattvegas2.0/
END GAME, 6min., Dance, Netherlands
Directed by Laurens Neels
Endgame explores the slow unraveling of a relationship through intimate, improvisational choreography. Two dancers move between passion and conflict, leaving unresolved tensions in their wake. As the cycle repeats, emerging obstacles turn their dance into a struggle to sustain.
https://www.instagram.com/laurens_neels/
THE BATH, 4min., Music Video, France
Directed by Oliver Conrad
Music Video for “Le BAIN” by MITCHUM about taking a bath.
https://www.instagram.com/olio_vergine/
SEQUOIA SPIRITS, 12min,. Dance, USA
Directed by Cherie Carson, David Creech
“Sequoia Spirits” is a playful vertical dance film which peers deep into the heart and soul of a Redwood Grove. Under the great canopy of California’s majestic coastal giants, we get a glimpse into the elements that bring life to the woods – fire, water and earth.
http://www.upswingaerialdance.org/
https://www.facebook.com/UpSwingAerialDanceCompany/
https://www.instagram.com/upswingaerial
Walk Off The Earth at Bud Stage 2024, 11min., Canada
Directed by Mike Onley
A behind the scenes look at a day in the life of Canadian rockstars Walk Off The Earth at Budweiser Gardens the day of their annual performance. We explore why the home-town show is so special to the band and fans alike, and what goes in to creating a spectacular show.
https://www.instagram.com/walkofftheearth/
https://www.instagram.com/mikeonley
Deadline Today – Submit via FilmFreeway:
Felt like family. The review feedback video of Fleeting Structure (winner – best feature) captured how the film is connecting with people on many levels. The podcast interview with Matthew Toffolo added a cool vitality. Great experience!
Thank you New York FEEDBACK Film & Screenplay Festival! Having a video of feedback when so many social events have been canceled is uplifting. The comments were well thought out and insightful! Watching the feedback reinforced the reason we made the film.
Wonderful feedback and great interviews, written and interview. Just amazing and sooo encouraging. Thank you! Great work!
Thank you very much for valuing our short film DIE INSIDE, a lot of love from the Dominican Republic.
Great feedback! Awesome taste in films.
Limited-time offer: All submissions garner an automatic acceptance!
https://filmfreeway.com/TELEVISIONFEEDBACKScreenplayWebSeriesFestival
TV Screenplay Festival
This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set-up for all submitted scripts.
1st Tier: FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay
2nd Tier: Garner a best scene of screenplay performed by professional actors and made into a promotional video.
(cut & paste the link here to watch the recent videos: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8252522)
Then (Tier #3), we will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your script.
Then after that (Tier #4), we will set up a podcast interview on our popular iTunes show where we will chat with you about the process of how the film was made.
TV WebSeries Festival
Each submitted Web series is guaranteed acceptance.
1) Screening #1, where you will also obtain your audience feedback video.
2) Screening #2 virtually on the streaming service WILDsound TV (optional)
3) Podcast interview at WILDsound Radio on ITunes
4) Blog interview promoting you and your film.
Submit to the Festival via FilmFreeway:
“We loved the festival. Everything. The format, the categories, the good communication.
We had the honour of being chosen as “best direction”, but the most beautiful thing was the feedback they gave us.
It fills us with pride and injects motivation to continue creating.”
The monthly festival that showcases the best of Thriller/Suspense Genre Stories and Films from around the world.
THRILLER festivals occur 12 times a year in Toronto & Los Angeles. Go to the website for information on the next events.
This is a HYBRID film festival with live screenings for the audience feedback video you will receive, plus an optional virtual 2nd showcase to enhance the film’s exposure. Festival also conducts blog and podcast interviews with the filmmaker. We have also started a filmmaker’s WhatsApp group with over 100 joined to date to chat about next project and make contacts etc….
With THRILLER screenplays and films, there will always be a market. This is a genre that will always be popular. Agents and producers are always looking for the next great writer and the next great filmmakers who tell great THRILLER stories. So if that is you, we will showcase your script or short film and make sure the right people see your work.
All festival dates have been moved to private screenings with the same Audience FEEDBACK videos made for the short & feature films, and recorded script readings performed by professional actors for the screenplays. This is our way of showing community over distance so everyone around the world can experience our Audience Feedback videos.
Submit your film or story and get it showcased at the Festival.
Screenplay Festival occurs monthly.
GHOSTS OF THE PACIFIC: A WHITE SEA BASS STORY, 63min., USA
Directed by Michael Raabe
Ghosts of the Pacific, a captivating and visually stunning documentary that delves into the mysterious world of the white sea bass, a prized and elusive species that has captured the imagination of spearfishermen along the Pacific coast. Through breathtaking underwater cinematography and intimate storytelling, the film explores the challenges and rewards of pursuing these “ghosts” of the deep.
http://www.raabephoto.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mike.raabe/
https://www.instagram.com/raabeproductions/
Get to know the filmmaker:
1. What motivated you to make this film?
I’ve always been drawn to the ocean, both for its beauty and mystery, and I wanted to create something that would capture the thrill of underwater exploration and respect for marine life. This film was a chance to dive deeper into that passion, share the intense experience of spearfishing, and spotlight the incredible wildlife we encounter—particularly the white sea bass, whose behaviors and conservation I wanted to shed light on.
2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
It took around a year from concept to completion. The project involved extensive planning, fieldwork, and countless hours spent editing to craft a narrative that would captivate and educate viewers. Every step of the process added a new layer to the film, making it a journey in itself.
3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
Adventure and Discovery.
4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
Securing the right footage was definitely challenging. Nature doesn’t work on a schedule, and capturing underwater scenes can be unpredictable. I also encountered hurdles around some sensitive topics with interviewees, so navigating those conversations while remaining true to the film’s vision was a delicate balance.
5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
Hearing their reactions was incredibly rewarding. I was thrilled to see that the film’s message about adventure and respect for marine ecosystems resonated with viewers. It reaffirmed my belief in the power of storytelling to inspire others.
6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
I’ve always loved storytelling, especially about the ocean and wildlife. I realized I wanted to make films when I saw the impact visual storytelling had on people—it was a way to bring them on the journey with me, to experience the ocean’s beauty and intensity as if they were right there beside me.
7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
I’d have to say Jaws. Its storytelling, suspense, and how it captures the ocean’s mystery have always inspired me.
8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
Offering more networking opportunities would be a big plus. Meeting fellow filmmakers, sharing insights, and potentially collaborating on future projects would enhance the festival experience even more. Also, live Q&A sessions where filmmakers can directly interact with the audience could add a deeper connection.
9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experience been working on the festival platform site?
FilmFreeway has been fantastic—it’s easy to use, and it streamlines the process of finding festivals that align with my work. The platform has been a great tool for filmmakers looking to connect with audiences worldwide.
10. What is your favorite meal?
A seafood feast! Freshly caught fish, especially when prepared right after a dive, is my idea of a perfect meal.
11. What is next for you? A new film?
Yes, I’m in the early stages of a project focused on sea otters, abalone, and the vital role they play within the kelp forest ecosystem. It’s a complex story that weaves together historical perspectives, conservation efforts, and marine biology, and I’m excited to bring these elements together to highlight the importance of protecting these habitats.
Relationships with the festival are amazing, Feedbacks are highly professional and helpful, Promotion is great. Feeling more home than home !
Hervé Marcotte, Verissimus Films – An ordinary experience, best documentary 2024
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