L.A. has Dances with Films. And the East Coast has Lonely Seal.
This festival champions the independent film as much as possible. 100% of the films accepted are from blind submissions. With nearly 50 screeners you will get a fair shot just like everyone else. And it’s at the magnificent Regent Theatre, which drips with history.
I was incredibly fortunate to not only get accepted but to win the Grand Jury prize for the music doc Oklahoma Breakdown. But the most valuable part of the experience was the in-person connection I had with Hammad Zaidi, who really cares about helping you make the most out of the direction of your film after production.
This festival might be under-the-radar for now but it will soon be recognized as a destination for filmmakers trying to break into the industry. 5***
Christopher Fitzpatrick – Oklahoma Breakdown.