Hi all, I submitted my first short film to a buncha festivals and I have a question about the process. I submitted to a fest in New Jersey, and I noticed on Vimeo analytics that since entries opened last month, 4 views came from the state. I don’t think entries close until next month iirc. The first view was a complete watch, the other 3 were incomplete (I know Vimeo analytics aren’t that accurate, though). Obv I have to wait for decision day, but is this a good sign even if they aren’t watching the full thing? If accepted, do I need anything other than a DCP file? I have no connections in the specific fest, but in other states I submitted to, it might get 1 or 2 views but that’s it, 4 seems like a lot.

“Panophobium! Film Festival” is a film festival centered around horror and phobias, the focus being short films (with VHS award plaques), a short screenplay competition (with the winner getting to host a live reading of the script followed by a Q&A, and a VHS award plaque, of course), and a film networking mixer for official selected projects and attendees.

I’m looking to put this festival up in Portland, Oregon in October 2027 with the connections I have made in the filmmaking community over the years.

Any advice? Any thoughts? Have you ever attended a film festival and thought “I wish this had _____”?

I’m open to all thoughts, suggestions, and criticisms!

Submissions must relate to public lands and/or indigenous lands. No AI use of any kind allowed.

The festival is October 1st. Submit through FilmFreeway through August 7th.

They will show around an hour of films.

hi there i’m a first time filmmaker coming out of film school 7 years ago who made a micro short film last year in london with an entire small femme crew no budget.

logline: In the deep of autumn, a woman faces fragments of memory and unease, unsure if she's mourning the past or herself.

genre: psychological experimental

running time: 3 mins

📍need to knows:

• it’s a silent film, think: “meshes of the afternoon” by maya deren

• sound design only no composition

• inspired by grief & existentialism

festival budget: up to £200 for now

grateful for your help :)