After his employment is terminated, a software engineer attempts to recover the digital consciousness of his late wife, at any cost. Welcome to the 10-min sci-fi/horror DOWNSIZED from director Ed Willey. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/downsized

In honour of #SpookySeason, why are horror films that make us laugh such human catnip?  Check out our interview with Eli Lewy and Sara Neidorf, the two founders of Final Girls Berlin Film Festival to find out more: https://www.festivalformula.com/insight/where-did-you-put-those-funny-shorts

A new mothers' fragile hold on reality unravels as she faces growing suspicions in the aftermath of her child's birth. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 12-min drama TEA WITH FRIENDS from director Farah Halime Hope. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/tea-with-friends

We had the pleasure of meeting Susan Gorrell behind Julien Dubuque FF who was visiting the UK! We’ll be attending their next edition next year… They’re still open for submissions and it’s a real treat from what we hear! ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧🇺🇸 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #jdiff

A runaway nun seeking enlightenment and a highway robber descending into madness, are destined to meet in the otherworldly Yorkshire Moors. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 19-min dream Western O RIVER from filmmaker Eloise Oui. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/o-river

One last pic from the Festival Marketplace at London Breeze Film Festival… The delightful Ian, Esther and our founder Katie before the event descended into many chats and we all got split up in the process 😂❤️💚💙🎬🗣️ #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #londonbreezefilmfestival

Here’s our Mark with our strategy client Dimitris Armenakis who is behind the brilliant animation short THE SYNTHETIC AGE which is playing as part of London Breeze Film Festival ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #londonbreezefilmfestival

We finally got to meet our client Sam Graff behind SHELL YEAH! The film played as part of the opening night at London Breeze Film Festival and went down a musical treat ❤️💚💙🎬🐚🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #londonbreezefilmfestival

In a dictatorship, a prisoner’s final moments ignite defiance against a regime determined to erase her truth. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min thriller THE LAST SENTENCE from filmmaker Siddharth Gautam.  https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-last-sentence

A drug mule and his dog have to finish their drops before the new year. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 18-min drama THE TENETS OF BELROSE-MARR from director Jett Tessaro. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-tenets-of-belrose-marr

A teenager groomed by a local drug dealer, ordered to murder a rival- will she go through with it or run and face the consequences? Welcome to the FF Slate to the 24-min crime drama ALL THE COLOURS from director Leo DeHaan. FF’s https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/all-the-colours

We were at Iris Prize today and bumped into the lovely Bethan from Black Lab Films, one of the team behind our client LOVE ME, HOLD ME, ALWAYS ❤️💚💙🎬🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #irisprizefilmfestival #lovelyclients

A single mother and her son drift into London on their barge, each mile drawing them nearer to the boy’s father and into a fragile, unknown reality. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 19-min drama LEEWAY from director Alexander Newland.  https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/leeway

A priest, Veronika, is placed in a morally precarious situation when her and her best friend's lives become alarmingly entangled. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 22-min drama THE PRIEST’S DILEMMA from director Maureen Payne-Hahner.  https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-priests-dilemma

In 1970's California, two sisters, Viva and Willow, make a bid for freedom, escaping the cult they were born into. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 22-min drama THE SKIN OF WATER from director Britt Berke. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-skin-of-the-water

We got sent a beautiful gift in the post from our client Miriam Guttman behind the equally beautiful SEAHORSE PARENTS. In a world where we need a reminder that there is support, there are allies, this is the poignant beacon for sure ❤️💚💙🎬🌊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇳🇱 #shortfilm #lovelyfilmmakers

After a young woman disappears, a corrupt detective and his partner stumble through London’s underbelly. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 20-min crime drama SPOKEN IN PLAIN SIGHT from directors Ilya Wray and Ariel de la Garza Davidoff.  https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/spoken-in-plain-sight

Jess Sweetman is on a quest to find a good laugh but it only begs the question: is the festival circuit allergic to fun?  Read about this and more in the Comedy Edition of the Festival Formula Insight Blog. https://www.festivalformula.com/insight/where-did-you-put-those-funny-shorts

The renowned “Drink Us Dry” party at Bolton Film Festival! With Festival Director Adrian at the decks no less. Swipe to see him in action and those taking up the challenge of helping shift the drinks… ❤️💚💙🎬🍺🍷🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #boltonfilmfestival

We finally met in person the team behind OF ALL THE THINGS by Steff Lee and Bella Tomlinson from @kinobinostudio.bsky.social! One standard, one dramatic photo of course to make full use of the moody lighting ❤️💚💙🎬📸🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #boltonfilmfestival

We’re so incredibly excited to be partnering with Look Aside Films for their 2025 short film fund! Visit their website or their dedicated FilmFreeway page to read the submission guidelines carefully. Info here: https://filmfreeway.com/LookAsideFilmsFund

We took part in Meet The Industry 1:2:1’s today at @boltonfilmfestival.com. Met a lot of filmmakers keen to hear what to do next with their shorts on the festival circuit. The place was buzzing with a whole load of chatter! ❤️💚💙🎬💬🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #boltonfilmfestival

How do you elevate a story and keep it funny? In the latest edition of the FF Insight Blog, Mark Brennan speaks to writer-director Natalie Malla and producer Gina Lyons about their process: from idea to script to sketches and shorts. https://www.festivalformula.com/insight/a-joke-walks-into-a-fist

Katie was part of the industry panel for the Slick Films Pitch event at Bolton Film Festival today. A great collection of pitches across a variety of genres, well presented by all filmmakers ❤️💚💙🎬🎤💷🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #boltonfilmfestival #slickfilms

Today at Bolton Film Festival saw Ian on the First Impressions panel where several films played for the first two minutes only, and industry professionals gave their feedback on the impressions it left. Moderated by our wonderful Mark too! ❤️💚💙🎬🎤🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival

Do you think your generation is the funniest?  Over on the Festival Formula Insight Blog, Esther Smith explores the difference in comedy films across the generations and looks at what influences these changes. https://www.festivalformula.com/insight

Our very own Katie and Ian Bignell were interviewed during Cordillera International Film Festival by the Martini Take podcast. You can take a listen below! 

Always a pleasure to meet so many industry friends at Bolton Film Festival including the fabulous Tara from PÖFF Shorts! ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧☺️ #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #boltonfilmfestival

The thing about festivals is you never know who you’re going to bump into at the hotel reception… And we bumped into our clients Jonny and Jono from HUSTLE AND RUN! Can you guess that Ian is a smidge jet lagged? ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧🐕🥎 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #boltonfilmfestival

Now we’re at Bolton Film Festival for the packed opening night! We missed grabbing some pasties BUT did get to see the delightful Ben and Chris Blaine which is always a treat ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #boltonfilmfestival

We blinked and then Cordillera Int’l FF was over! So great to finally attend and yes we can confirm it’s a superb fest. Always lovely to catch up with friends and clients - look at those smiles and laughter! Thank you ❤️💚💙🎬🇺🇸🏜️ #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #cordillerafilmfestival #reno #nevada

Comedy films are vital to the film industry, just like comedy itself if vital to society.  And we've dedicated the latest edition of the FF Insight Blog to exploring comedy films.  If you’re looking for insight and a few gems for your watchlist, don't miss it: https://www.festivalformula.com/insight

After losing his leg, Ukrainian runner Roman Kasphur embarks on a powerful journey to complete all six World Marathon Majors.  Welcome to the FF Slate to the 24-min documentary CONQUERING THE SIX from director Gabe Veras.  https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/conqueringthesix

We finally got to meet Serena Dykman from BABKA, the HollyShorts script winner who we created a strategy for as part of their prize. And at Cordillera Int’l Film Festival no less! ❤️💚💙🎬🇺🇸🦮 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #cordillerafilmfestival #babkashortfilm

Opening night for Cordillera International Film Festival! Great to catch up with friends and meet some new ones. The filmmaker lounge here delivers the food and drinks aplenty which always keeps a filmmaker happy ❤️💚💙🎬🍻🍤🥟🍢🇺🇸 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #cordillerafilmfestival

We kick off our time at Cordillera Int’l FF with their special event of The Princess Bride with live score from The Reno Philharmonic AND special guest Cary Elwes. Great fun, and inconceivable! ❤️💚💙🎬🎻🎺🪉🇺🇸 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #cordillerafilmfestival #theprincessbride

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 13-min comedy/biopic IT HAPPENED: THE JUDY TENUTA STORY from director Taylor Blackwell.  The film follows the whimsical life and career of iconic ‘80s accordion-playing “comedienne” Judy Tenuta.  https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/ithappenedthejudytenutastory

Lucky Chan’s an anxious real estate agent, the dwindling housing market threatens his job and just when it cannot get worse, he finds himself infertile. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 23-min fantasy/drama MOTH & I from director Oliver Chen. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/moth-and-i

At 8:38 PM, May wakes up in a room with no memory. With one lifeline call, she must uncover the truth, before it’s too late. Welcome to the 8:38-min drama/ horror 8:38 from director Imole Ladipo.  https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/838

Thank you Atlantic Intl FF, as always you’ve been a great host and have introduced us to some lovely filmmakers as part of your Lab. Three years running we’ve been here and each time a pleasure ❤️💙💚🎬🇨🇦 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #atlanticinternationalfilmfestival #aiff2025

Now we’re at Atlantic Intl FF in Nova Scotia! Katie & Ian have been working alongside their Talent Lab for the past three years providing 10 Canadian filmmakers strategy support and guidance. It’s always a pleasure coming back here ❤️💚💙🎬🇨🇦 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #canada #festivalstrategy

In a poor Slovak village where alcohol is the only escape, a man resists drinking—until a stranger arrives, offering hope & danger. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 23-min drama GUZZLING MOUTH from directors Bruno Mojš and Maroš Pluščák. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/aria-jaaw4-qIugU-yzn5h

We’re having a great time at Fantoche Animation Film Festival! ❤️💚💙🎬🇨🇭 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #animation #fantoche

At Fantoche the photo areas are left blank on your passes so you are encouraged to ask someone to draw your image. Katie and Aubry Mintz drew each other, and Frederic Siegel drew Ian. A brilliantly inventive idea! ❤️💚💙✍️🎬🇨🇭 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #fantoche #animationfestival

In a city foreign to him, João, who is HIV-positive, is longing for human connection while social distancing is collective duty. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 23-min drama CLOSED FOR THE VIRUS BREAK from director Franz Quitt. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/closed-for-the-virus-break

Today the International Competition jury deliberated to decided the Fantoche winners! Fellow jury members alongside Katie inc: Christoph Terhechte & Nina Gantz. It’s special being part of the process of deciding the Oscar affiliated award ❤️💚💙🎬🇨🇭🏆 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #animation

Following her grandmother's death, a young artist receives a visit from her father, forcing her to face her grief or remain isolated from her only living family. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 16-min drama STILL LIFE from filmmaker Emma Steele.  https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/still-life

Outside our hotel for Fantoche Film Festival they have a pop up bathing pool screening venue complete with bar and seats for those not wanting to get wet. Utterly delightful! ❤️💚💙🎬🇨🇭👙🩳🌊 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #switzerland #fantoche

Frank is determined to throw a hedonistic lunch, complete with his Duck Press. But his son Michael has more serious matters on his mind.  Welcome to the FF Slate to the 15-min drama DUCK PRESS from director Cian Llewellyn.  https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/duck-press

Frank is determined to throw a hedonistic lunch, complete with his Duck Press. But his son Michael has more serious matters on his mind.  Welcome to the FF Slate to the 15-min drama DUCK PRESS from director Cian Llewellyn.  https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/duck-press