Let’s Get Your Film Seen
We know how much work goes into making a film. Let’s make sure it reaches the audience it deserves.
The Festival Route
You’ve put everything into your film. Now it’s time to make sure the right people see it. At The Festival Route, we work with independent filmmakers like you to craft smart, targeted festival strategies that give your film the best possible shot at success. Whether you’re premiering your first short or pushing a feature toward major markets, we’re here to guide, manage, and champion your project every step of the way.
How We Help Filmmakers
Personalized Strategy
A festival plan in your budget tailored to your film’s specific strengths and goals
Hands-On Submissions
We handle all aspects of the process so you can focus on reaping the fruits of your vision.
Insider Expertise
Years of experience and relationship building allows us to navigate the world's best festivals.
Audience Amplification
Helping you reach the right festivals, programmers, and audiences. Focusing on both quality and quantity
Our Mission is Simple
We work alongside you, not above you. As your partner, we push, advocate, and strategize relentlessly to get your film into the right festivals: and in front of the right audiences.
We’re in this with you. As part of your team, we’ll fight like hell to get your film seen, celebrated, and remembered.
What Our Partners Say
"We were overwhelmed by the festival circuit, but The Festival Route handled everything. Mark and the team felt like part of our crew, and we got into more festivals we never thought possible"
Kirstyn Kubicki, BEARS IN HOT TUBS
"Working with The Festival Route felt like adding another passionate teammate to our film. They genuinely cared about getting our work seen and fought for us in every way possible."
Nate Finston, SOLO & BRUGES
"The Festival Route built a strategy, handled all the deadlines, and even reached out to programmers on our behalf. Total game-changer."
Adam Eberling, PITCHES BE CRAZY
