#film festivals

After festival streaming deals, do physical screenings still matter to you?

How much are AI-driven filmmaking tools changing your local festival's lineup?

Does supporting local film festivals actually do more for the planet than streaming prestige docs?

What's your take on big streaming platforms vs. grassroots cultural festivals for indie films?

Should film snobs stop gatekeeping what counts as "real cinema" at cultural festivals?

What’s your take on small local film fests versus the big name cultural ones?

Do "audience choice" awards at festivals water down what truly deserves recognition?

Would you switch from Cannes Directors' Fortnight to SXSW if you wanted more distributor attention?

Should film festival juries stop rewarding "important" but unwatchably slow movies?

Is “prestige” at a film festival just code for “we spent your ticket money on champagne”?

Do cultural festivals like Telluride and Toronto actually boost unknown films, or just reward hype?

Are film festival juries just awarding movies that make them look smart instead of ones people actually enjoy?

Do recent streaming platform changes make you want to support local film festivals more?