FESTIVAL READY

We get your film where it deserves to be.

OUR STORY

INTRO

Festival Ready is how your film goes from finished to seen. We pair you with a mentor who helps you tighten your edit, sharpen your story, and get your project festival-ready. Then we fund your submission fees, travel, lodging, and promotion, so the only thing standing between you and a screening is the work itself.

WHEN

Rolling applications year-round

HOW

Virtual mentorship + funded in-person festival attendance

WHO

Emerging BIPOC and diaspora filmmakers (ages 16–26)

WHERE

Nationwide, festivals across the U.S.

SCHEDULE

Always on!

Submit your film for review through our portal
Get paired with a mentor who gives you direct, honest feedback
Work together to strengthen your cut for festival submission
We submit to festivals on your behalf and cover all fees
When you're accepted, we fund your travel, lodging, and screening support
You show up, screen your film, and build your network

FAQs

Got questions? Want to bring this to your city?

Lead the way

In this fast-paced, creative internship, youth lead the way.

Share your vision

You’ll plan and host an arts-based community event that brings people together and shares your vision.

Take charge

From media to outreach, you’re in charge—with support from mentors, tools, and each other.

SUMMARY

Get real feedback, Your mentor is a working filmmaker who tells you what's working and what isn't. No financial barriers. Submission fees, flights, hotels, promotional materials, covered. Show up ready. You walk into your screening prepared, supported, and representing your work.

Too many great films never leave the hard drive. Festival Ready exists to make sure yours doesn't. We invest in your film because we believe in it, and we put you in the room so the industry can too.