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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A trio of clout-chasing teens convince a lonely ghost to help them go viral. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 18-min adventure film THEY HAUNT HIM from director Ria Pavia. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/th…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Josh and Andrew are two friends who are determined to make careers as content creators who catch pedophiles. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 10-min crime drama UNDER THE CAPES from director Armando Smith. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/un…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Two pink hair babes! Always lovely to catch up with Alice at a festival, and this time we got to actually see a programme together at Encounters Film Festival ❤️💚💙🇬🇧🎬🍿💗 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #encountersfilmfestival #pinkhairbabes

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Full house at Encounters Film Festival for Shaun The Sheep: The Ballad of Mossy Bottom. Lots of laughter from kids and adults loving the Halloween themed feature ❤️💚💙🍿🎬🇬🇧🐑🎃 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #encountersfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Another late night screening at Encounters Film Festival with the Late Lounge programme ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧🍿 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #encountersfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We’re at Encounters Film Festival! Katie and Ian caught the 25 Years of Adult Swim Showcase tonight ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧🍿 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #encountersshortfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sex! Chaos! Dancing! A movie star and an intimacy coordinator go head-to-head when the star goes method and crosses the line during a sex scene. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 12-min comedy-drama INTIMITÉ from director Poppy Gordon. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/in…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Erin needs her parents to get her to the coach call for her important orchestra tour. But their marriage is imploding… and Mum’s brought home a sex doll. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-min comedy-drama BLOWING UP from director Faye Treacy. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/bl…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Ian hosted one of the Festival Cafe Chats at Women X Film Festival this afternoon. Panelists included Roxane Bourges and Lolita Pearl Gendler to discuss producing. Great insight into their journey and process ❤️💚💙🎬🌸💗🇬🇧 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #womenxfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Always a pleasure to attend the Women in Film & TV networking drinks at Women X Film Festival. And when the microphone doesn’t work, there’s nothing a bright pink megaphone can’t fix… ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧🌸💖📢 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #womenxfilmfestival #pinkmegaphone

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Katie and Ian are in Darlington for Women X Film Festival! Their first edition being both @bafta.org and BIFA qualifying ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧🌸💖 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #womenxfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 22-min documentary CALL ME MICKY from directorAndrew Rasmussen. Follow the larger-than-life New Jersey native Micky Angelo Petrillo, who transitioned at 59 and is making up for lost time. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/ca…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Miles is running a new, mysterious ultramarathon - pushing himself to his utmost limits. But something strange is happening in the woods... Welcome to the FF Slate to the 13-min fantasy/thriller THE BRINK from director Griff Jones. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/th…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

When Craig the plumber arrives to fix a blocked toilet, he decides Darren’s life needs fixing too. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 12-min comedy THE PLUMBER from director Alastair Train. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/th…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

There’s a lot of talk about how Vertical Dramas are going to change the film landscape. For the FF Insight Blog, Jess Sweetman explores the vertical drama landscape: www.festivalformula.com/insight/mic…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Jonathan, a young dreamer trapped in a back-to-work scheme, discovers a love so extraordinary the ordinary world can no longer contain it. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 21-min rom-com WILD BODIES from director Austin Collings. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/wi…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In her recent article for the FF Insight Blog, Esther dives into the world of memes: influenced, remixed, and inspired by film. www.festivalformula.com/insight/lig…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Cameron retreats to the countryside seeking peace. Returning home, she witnesses a meteor shower transform into a catastrophic asteroid strike. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 8-min fantasy THE END AS I SEE IT from director Ed Chalkley. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/th…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

4 months into their hook-up, she grows curious about his foot fetish. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 4-min comedy/drama LOVE LANGUAGE & ATTACHMENT STYLE from director Theresa Greiwe & producer @paigeprice.bsky.social . www.festivalformula.com/theslate/lo…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

After breaking into quiet suburbia, Jean and Erin plot to take out the next man on their vigilante hit list. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 9-min fantasy / crime drama PLAYBACK from writer/director Holly Holdsworth @hollyholdsworth.bsky.social . www.festivalformula.com/theslate/pl…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In the shattered remains of post apocalyptic Britain, a reckless survivor fights to protect a young boy. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 13-min sci-fi drama THE SILENCE WE CARRY from director Louis Mateu. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/th…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

For his most recent article for the FF Insight Blog, Mark Brennan is talking about runtime. Are micro or maxi shorts a bust for festival programmers? And what’s FF’s rule about short film length? Read the full article to find out: www.festivalformula.com/insight/the…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Mark your calendars! FF Slate Film THE CIGARETTE SURFBOARD has finished its award-winning festival run and is headed for an online premiere on Sept 15th. watch.eventive.org/thecigarettesurf…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In 1999, behind the scenes of Britain's biggest gameshow, an employee's interrogation over an immigrant couple's unlikely win exposes the prejudice and power beneath the rules. Welcome to the Slate to the 20-min drama LIFE/LINE from dir Cael King. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/li…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

As part of her most recent article for the FF Insight Blog, Jess Sweetman talked to Berlin-based filmmaker Maurice Grey, whose first vertical drama is out now. www.festivalformula.com/insight/mic…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Two sisters go on a hike with the intention of catching up with each other. But when one of them attempts a video call with their mother, they all end up finally reconnecting. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 5-min drama MOM from director Jennie Iacobino. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/mom

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

When a woman is visited by her late husband, her happiness slowly descends into anger and sorrow as she confronts how dark grief can be. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 10-min drama OUR HOUSE from director Alannah Swenka. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/ou…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It’s pretty apparent nowadays that making your film meme-able is part of marketing it. In her most recent article for the FF Insight Blog, Esther dives into the world of memes: influenced, remixed, and inspired by film. www.festivalformula.com/insight/lig…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

We’re at Sunrise Film Festival in Lowestoft this weekend! We *adore* the branding of this festival, and the programming and team behind it are awesome to boot ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧☀️🌊🏖️ #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #sunrisefilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Should films be short and sweet? Introducing the latest edition of the FF Insight Blog - The Micro Edition, where the Festival Formula team put on their investigating hats to explore ultra short content. From memes to vertical dramas to film length. www.festivalformula.com/insight

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A patient with treatment-resistant-depression undergoes a controversial procedure and experiences an unexpected transformation when he unearths a childhood memory. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 8-min drama LOON from director Brad E. Kins. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/lo…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Meet Paul Campion, the director behind the FF Slate Film BACK IN BUSINESS here with his #ReelOpinion.

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Welcome to the FF Slate to the 7-min doc LA METRO from director Amanda de Godoi. A personal letter to a father and a love letter to Los Angeles, LA Metro explores immigration, memory, and belonging through the lives that share the city’s buses. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/la…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Meet Jamie Jones, the director behind the FF Slate Film MAYBE TODAY, MAYBE TOMORROW, MAYBE NEVER, here with his #ReelOpinion.

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Meet Thea Gagliardi, writer and co-producer of the FF Slate Film KNIGHT OF SWORDS, here with her #ReeIOpinion.

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We are excited to share that the FF Slate Film EMPTY YOUR POCKETS is now up for your viewing pleasure on Short Of The Week. Huge congratulations to director Tara Aghdashloo and the whole team! Watch it here: www.shortoftheweek.com/2026/07/21/e…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

An eight-year-old boy helps his older brother deliver flowers across London. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 9-min drama WAVE BACK from director Jago Bevan. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/wa…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Anna’s reconstructed final weeks trace a woman’s disappearance across Nevada’s shelters, tunnels, & desert towns. Welcome to the FF slate to the 16-min documentary SUNLIGHT AND SHADOWS CALENDAR from director Tata Vislevskaya. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/su…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Meet Alice Johannessen, director of FF Slate Film THE ACRES with her #ReelOpinions.

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

It’s become an annual event where we get to see Nat Dykeman in the flesh at Indy Shorts each time, this year was no different! A man of many hats inc. Lake County Film Festival, Chambana Film Festival, raccoon owner & more ❤️💚💙🎬🇺🇸 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #indyshortsfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Awards at Indy Shorts! Shout out to Ben Proudfoot giving an intro to Sam Davis for his Pioneering Spirit Award. He’s now on the roster with Ben, Colman Domingo, Doug Blush + our very own Katie & Ian - sweet company! ❤️💚💙🎬🇺🇸🍬🍩🏆 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #indyshortsfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Meet Cass Huckabay, co-director and producer of the FF Slate Film CLEAN SLATE.

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Today Katie moderated the Switchboard Magazine & New York Times Op Docs panel with the insightfully Celia Aniskovich and Yvonne Kouadjo for Indy Shorts. House full of filmmakers ready to listen ❤️💚💙🎬🇺🇸🎤🍭🍬🍩 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #indyshortsfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Meet Alex Geffen, the director of the FF Slate Film CLEAN SLATE, with his #ReelOpinion.

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We know we say it a lot, but it is such a joy to meet our clients in real life! Here’s Ian with our client Tanguy Pichon from PLASTER which is screening here at Indy Shorts ❤️💚💙🎬🇺🇸🏺 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #lovelyfilmmakers

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

An Academy Award is heavy, fact. Thanks to Sam Davis for bringing his plus one for everyone to see at @heartlandfilm’s Indy Shorts ❤️💚💙🎬🇺🇸🎥🏆 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #indyshortsfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Today Katie took part in Hoodox Dreamdox event which was to support documentary filmmakers. They put on a great event and fellow panelists were Mallory Martin, Doug Blush and Lisa Klein of Madpix Films❤️💚💙🎬🇺🇸🎥 #festivalformulaontour #documentaryfilm #hoodox

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

In a world ravaged by disasters, a traumatised woman reaches a mysterious peaceful island, where an old radio leads her to a man guarding its secret. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 23-min sci-fi/fantasy THE ISLAND from director Aleksandra Czenczek. www.festivalformula.com/theslate/th…

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Swag bag, duckpin bowling, pinball machines and pizza… This means Indy Shorts has truly begun! ❤️💚💙🎬🇺🇸🍬🍫🍭🎳🍕 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #indyshortsfilmfestival

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Festival Formula @festivalformula.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We caught up with Dan Moore of Indy Film Fest! Rocking an ace Indy Film Fest tee 🫈🎬 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #indyfilmfest

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