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Festival Formula Ltd

Founded by Katie McCullough, Festival Formula is the culmination of more that 12 years of experience strategising films for the competitive festival circuit. As a leading light for filmmakers taking their first steps onto the global festival stage, Katie both advises clients and creates bespoke festival strategies tailored to the unique assets of their film. By bringing together all of her different roles - consultant, advisor, strategist, submissions manager, film analyst - she is the go-to thought leader for filmmakers who want to build their presence on the festival circuit. Festival Formula is all about helping filmmakers realise their potential through their work. We alleviate the pressure of submitting to the festival circuit so they can focus on making their next award-winning project. Festival screenings for previous clients include: Newport Beach Film Festival // Omaha Film Festival // Flickerfest International Film Festival // Aspen Shortsfest // 1 Reel Bumbershoot // Phoenix Film Festival // Rooftop Films // Underwire Festival // Rushes Soho // Iron Mule Festival // Big Sur // British Independent Film Festival (shortlised) // London Short Film Festival // Oldenburg International Film Festival // Bornshorts // Festival Europeen du Film Court de Brest // Radar Hamburg International Film Festival // Austin Film Festival // Branchage // St. Louis International Film Festival // Renderyard Short Film Festival // Internationales Filmfest Oldenburg // Cleveland International Film Festival // Cork Film Festival // Edinburgh International Film Festival // Melbourne International Film Festival // Victoria Film Festival // Foyle Film Festival // Anchorage International Film Festival // BAFTA // Leeds International Film Festival // Raindance Film Festival // Shnit Film Festival // London International Animation Film Festival // Lago Festival // Byron Bay International Film Festival // Videofestival Bochum // KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival // Tallgrass International Film Festival // Tribeca // Gimli Film Festival // Hors Pistes (Centre Pompidou) // Go Short // Palm Springs International Film Festival // onedotzero // DOK Leipzig // Tribeca // Toronto International Film Festival and many more.

Festival Formula Ltd13 hours ago

CRIVENS!
We're super pleased Oksijan: A Short Film will screen at 20minmax this year. Congratulations Edward Watts and the amazing crew behind this incredible film 🎞🎥⭐️

20minmax – 20minmax : International Shortfilm Festival

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Festival Formula Ltd is feeling proud.13 hours ago

BELLISIMO!
Sununu: The Revolution of Love will screen Lovers Film Festival - Torino Lgbtqi Visions in Torino, Italy 💚🇮🇹❤️
We love this film! If you haven't seen it you must watch it.
Bravo Oliva Crellin 😘🏳️‍🌈

LOVERSFF

loversff.com

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Festival Formula Ltd2 days ago

HUZZAH!
One more for La Madre Buena Film This time traveling to Washington, DC International Film Festival
Congratulations Sarah Clift 💃🏼

Filmfest DC

Peter Luisi (Switzerland) A new type of sports hero is born when a high school teacher trains and recruits streakers to disrupt soccer games and help his illegal sports betting. This warm-hearted, fast-paced romp offers excellent scripting and direction and, er, revealing performances from a seasone...

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Festival Formula Ltd3 days ago

WUNDERBAR!
Two superb shorts will screen Independent Days|Filmfest in Germany 🇩🇪
🔥 THE WEDDING
🔥 Roger - A Short FIlm
Congratulations The Blaine Brothers and Brendan Cleeves

IDIF

Offizielle Website des Independent Days International Filmfest. Official website of Independent Days International Filmfest.

independentdays-filmfest.com

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Some of the team are seeing the special screening of SCREAM FOR ME SARAJEVO tonight 🤘🇧🇦🎥🎟 #documentary #ironmaiden #brucedickinson #screamformesarajevo #metal #heavymetal

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Festival Formula Ltd3 days ago

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It may come as no surprise that we love dogs as well as filmmakers. So when these two phenomenas come together we get a little more excited at Festival Formula HQ.

Jennifer Sheridan was kind enough to offer her time to chat with us about her film Set Adrift Short Film. A gorgeous short with a touching story, beautiful settings, and a talented pup.

Director of SET ADRIFT, Jennifer Sheridan | Festival Formula

Hallo Jen! You’ve been exceptionally busy recently with a new short film, a number of commercials, and editing the latest series of League of Gentlemen. But tell us what you are doing right this minute… Hello! I’m halfway through cutting Cuckoo Series 4 for the BBC. Also, I’m in development ...

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