https://forusers.org/ Community questions, answered and written up as clear, readable guides. en-us https://forusers.org/e3552860-film-festivals-2026/ https://forusers.org/e3552860-film-festivals-2026/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:08:47 +0000 film festivals 2026 bfi london film festival 2026 venice film festival 2026 ny film festival The main confirmed date for film festivals 2026 so far is the BFI London Film Festival, which runs October 7 to 18, 2026. The 83rd Venice Film Festival has posted its public screening schedule, and the New York Film Festival has its dates and showtimes listed online. If you want to attend London, users say now is a good time to book accommodation and travel. For filmmakers planning submissions, the advice is to research festivals carefully and apply only to ones that match your film's style and https://forusers.org/ba0511c5-film-festival-submission-tips/ https://forusers.org/ba0511c5-film-festival-submission-tips/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:01:31 +0000 film festival submissions film festival tips short film runtime festival selection strategy Film festival submission success comes down to targeting the right festivals, keeping your film tight, and submitting early to save money and beat the competition. A strategic approach to festival selection and film preparation gives you the best shot at getting programmed. Look at the last three years of a festival's programming to confirm they screen films like yours. Split your submissions into thirds: one third ambitious reach festivals, one third realistic targets, and one third guaranteed