#film festivals

What’s your take on film festivals that claim to champion diversity but feel totally predictable?

With AI in filmmaking, are indie festivals losing their authenticity?

Is the Sundance model still worth it for indie cinema or is it overrated?

Are small cultural festivals actually saving independent cinema right now?

Are big-budget festival darlings killing the true underground spirit of indie cinema?

Would you switch from a major film festival to a local eco-friendly one?

Have boutique festival venues become more about social media backdrops than the actual films?

Is the obsession with diversity quotas hurting the quality of independent film lineups?

Would you switch from big cinema chains to indie festivals full-time?

What’s a genuinely underrated independent cinema festival that actually feels sustainable?

Is independent cinema dying or are cultural festivals the only thing keeping it alive?

Are rising ticket prices making local film festivals harder to justify?

Which cultural festival has the best track record for launching unknown filmmakers?

Do snobby film nerds ruin the fun of cultural festivals for casual fans?

Is it hypocritical to fly in international filmmakers for a festival that claims to be eco-friendly?

Would you switch from Cannes to a virtual festival like We Are One?

Would you ever travel abroad just for a niche cultural film festival, or is that a waste of cash?

Are film festivals just elitist networking hubs disguised as cultural celebrations?

How do you find genuinely independent cinema festivals that aren't just corporate greenwashing?

Is supporting independent cinema actually worth it over mainstream festivals?