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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 1d

In a dictatorship, a prisoner’s final moments ignite defiance against a regime determined to erase her truth.

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min thriller THE LAST SENTENCE from filmmaker Siddharth Gautam.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-last-sentence

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 2d

A drug mule and his dog have to finish their drops before the new year.

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 18-min drama THE TENETS OF BELROSE-MARR from director Jett Tessaro. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-tenets-of-belrose-marr

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 7d

A teenager groomed by a local drug dealer, ordered to murder a rival- will she go through with it or run and face the consequences?

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 24-min crime drama ALL THE COLOURS from director Leo DeHaan. FF’s https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/all-the-colours

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 7d

We were at Iris Prize today and bumped into the lovely Bethan from Black Lab Films, one of the team behind our client LOVE ME, HOLD ME, ALWAYS ❤️💚💙🎬🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #irisprizefilmfestival #lovelyclients

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 13d

A single mother and her son drift into London on their barge, each mile drawing them nearer to the boy’s father and into a fragile, unknown reality.

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 19-min drama LEEWAY from director Alexander Newland.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/leeway

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 15d

A priest, Veronika, is placed in a morally precarious situation when her and her best friend's lives become alarmingly entangled.

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 22-min drama THE PRIEST’S DILEMMA from director Maureen Payne-Hahner.

https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-priests-dilemma

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 15d

In 1970's California, two sisters, Viva and Willow, make a bid for freedom, escaping the cult they were
born into.

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 22-min drama THE SKIN OF WATER from director Britt Berke.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-skin-of-the-water

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 17d

We got sent a beautiful gift in the post from our client Miriam Guttman behind the equally beautiful SEAHORSE PARENTS. In a world where we need a reminder that there is support, there are allies, this is the poignant beacon for sure ❤️💚💙🎬🌊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇳🇱 #shortfilm #lovelyfilmmakers

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 17d

After a young woman disappears, a corrupt detective and his partner stumble through London’s underbelly.

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 20-min crime drama SPOKEN IN PLAIN SIGHT from directors Ilya Wray and Ariel de la Garza Davidoff.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/spoken-in-plain-sight

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 18d

Jess Sweetman is on a quest to find a good laugh but it only begs the question: is the festival circuit allergic to fun?

Read about this and more in the Comedy Edition of the Festival Formula Insight Blog. https://www.festivalformula.com/insight/where-did-you-put-those-funny-shorts

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 18d

The renowned “Drink Us Dry” party at Bolton Film Festival! With Festival Director Adrian at the decks no less. Swipe to see him in action and those taking up the challenge of helping shift the drinks… ❤️💚💙🎬🍺🍷🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #boltonfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 18d

We finally met in person the team behind OF ALL THE THINGS by Steff Lee and Bella Tomlinson from @kinobinostudio.bsky.social! One standard, one dramatic photo of course to make full use of the moody lighting ❤️💚💙🎬📸🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #boltonfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 19d

We’re so incredibly excited to be partnering with Look Aside Films for their 2025 short film fund!

Visit their website or their dedicated FilmFreeway page to read the submission guidelines carefully.

Info here: https://filmfreeway.com/LookAsideFilmsFund

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 19d

We took part in Meet The Industry 1:2:1’s today at @boltonfilmfestival.com. Met a lot of filmmakers keen to hear what to do next with their shorts on the festival circuit. The place was buzzing with a whole load of chatter! ❤️💚💙🎬💬🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #boltonfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 19d

How do you elevate a story and keep it funny?

In the latest edition of the FF Insight Blog, Mark Brennan speaks to writer-director Natalie Malla and producer Gina Lyons about their process: from idea to script to sketches and shorts.

https://www.festivalformula.com/insight/a-joke-walks-into-a-fist

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 19d

Katie was part of the industry panel for the Slick Films Pitch event at Bolton Film Festival today. A great collection of pitches across a variety of genres, well presented by all filmmakers ❤️💚💙🎬🎤💷🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #boltonfilmfestival #slickfilms

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 19d

Today at Bolton Film Festival saw Ian on the First Impressions panel where several films played for the first two minutes only, and industry professionals gave their feedback on the impressions it left. Moderated by our wonderful Mark too! ❤️💚💙🎬🎤🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 20d

Do you think your generation is the funniest?

Over on the Festival Formula Insight Blog, Esther Smith explores the difference in comedy films across the generations and looks at what influences these changes.
https://www.festivalformula.com/insight

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 20d

Our very own Katie and Ian Bignell were interviewed during Cordillera International Film Festival by the Martini Take podcast. You can take a listen below!

Katie and Ian Bignell

Martini Take · Episode

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 20d

Always a pleasure to meet so many industry friends at Bolton Film Festival including the fabulous Tara from PÖFF Shorts! ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧☺️ #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #boltonfilmfestival

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 21d

The thing about festivals is you never know who you’re going to bump into at the hotel reception… And we bumped into our clients Jonny and Jono from HUSTLE AND RUN! Can you guess that Ian is a smidge jet lagged? ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧🐕🥎 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #boltonfilmfestival

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 21d

Now we’re at Bolton Film Festival for the packed opening night! We missed grabbing some pasties BUT did get to see the delightful Ben and Chris Blaine which is always a treat ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #boltonfilmfestival

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 22d

We blinked and then Cordillera Int’l FF was over! So great to finally attend and yes we can confirm it’s a superb fest. Always lovely to catch up with friends and clients - look at those smiles and laughter! Thank you ❤️💚💙🎬🇺🇸🏜️ #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #cordillerafilmfestival #reno #nevada

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 23d

Comedy films are vital to the film industry, just like comedy itself if vital to society.
And we've dedicated the latest edition of the FF Insight Blog to exploring comedy films.
If you’re looking for insight and a few gems for your watchlist, don't miss it: https://www.festivalformula.com/insight

Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 24d

After losing his leg, Ukrainian runner Roman Kasphur embarks on a powerful journey to complete all six World Marathon Majors.

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 24-min documentary CONQUERING THE SIX from director Gabe Veras.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/conqueringthesix

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