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Judy Drosd Interview

Interview with Director Judy Drosd

We had an opportunity to catch up with director of the independent film documentary film Joey Skaggs: Bad Guys Talent Management Agency, which...

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Techs: Comedy Film

We had an opportunity to catch up with Timothy Blackton. He is the Director of a fun independent short film entitled, "Techs." A refreshing and hilarious comedy on the Film...

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Trespassers Australian Horror Film

We had an opportunity to catch up with director of hottest independent short horror films on YouTube and Film Festival Circuit coming out of Australia, Trespassers, which screened...

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Film Festival Judging Guide: Fantasy Film Category

Judging Guide: Fantasy Film Category Written by Mikel Fair. Updated 11-22-20: Download .pdf

Film Festival Judging Guide: Action Category

Judging Guide: Action Film Category Written by Mikel Fair. Updated 11-09-20

Film Festival Judging Guide: Music Video Category

Judging Guide: Music Video Category Written by Mikel Fair. Updated 11-22-20:Download .pdf

Film Festival Judging Guide Overview

The Film Festival Judge's Handbook Is Coming Soon! How Do Film Festival Judges...

Film Festival Judging Guide: Science Fiction Film Category

Judging Guide: Science Fiction Film Category Written by Mikel Fair. Updated 11-22-20:Download .pdf

Film Festival Judging Guide: Horror Film Category

Judging Guide: Horror Film Category Written by Mikel Fair. Updated 11-22-20: Download .pdf

Film Festival Judging Guide: Drama Films

Judging Guide: Drama Film Category Written by Mikel Fair. Updated 11-22-20: Download .pdf

Film Festival Judging Guide: Documentary Film Category

Judging Guide: Documentary Film Category Written by Mikel Fair. Updated 06-30-21: Download .pdf

Film Festival Judging Guide: Experimental Film Category

Judging Guide: Experimental Film Category Written by Mikel Fair. Updated 11-22-20: Download .pdf

Are you new to the Film Festival submission process?

Film Festival Circuit events have reviewed over 5,000+ submissions since 2008. Our judges see issues repeated daily that weaken the presentation of films, videos and screenplays during the evaluation process. The Film Festival Submitter’s Handbook was written to help filmmakers and screenwriters build a successful strategy and avoid common costly mistakes when submitting to Film Festivals.