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Thanks to Jess Sweetman for taking the time to chat with MIX in the latest Arthouse Edition of the @festivalformula.bsky.social Insight Blog, “Rage Against the Screen! Part 2 ‘don’t dream it - be it’”.
Rage Against the Screen! Part 2 ‘don’t dream it - be it’ — Festival Formula
As long as there has been cinema, there have been those who have experimented with the form in the name of social critique. In part one of a two-part series, Jess Sweetman explores the history of film...
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February 14, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Thanks to Jess Sweetman for taking the time to chat with MIX in the latest Arthouse Edition of the @festivalformula.bsky.social Insight Blog, “Rage Against the Screen! Part 2 ‘don’t dream it - be it’”.
We headed to THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS in Reading tonight where we also got to finally meet Wale Adetula behind OVERCOMER. Great films, Q&A after and networking. Highly recommend their events - lovely filmmakers galore! ❤️💚💙🎬#festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #throughadifferentlens #lovelyfilmmakers
February 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
We headed to THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS in Reading tonight where we also got to finally meet Wale Adetula behind OVERCOMER. Great films, Q&A after and networking. Highly recommend their events - lovely filmmakers galore! ❤️💚💙🎬#festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #throughadifferentlens #lovelyfilmmakers
In time for #ValentinesDay, we’re going to get your pulses racing with The #Erotic Edition of the FF Insight Blog.
These three articles explore different aspects of sex in film on the Festival Formula Insight Blog, www.festivalformula.com/insight
These three articles explore different aspects of sex in film on the Festival Formula Insight Blog, www.festivalformula.com/insight
February 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
In time for #ValentinesDay, we’re going to get your pulses racing with The #Erotic Edition of the FF Insight Blog.
These three articles explore different aspects of sex in film on the Festival Formula Insight Blog, www.festivalformula.com/insight
These three articles explore different aspects of sex in film on the Festival Formula Insight Blog, www.festivalformula.com/insight
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February 11, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Highly recommended. This is a man who knows his stuff.
For all you aspiring screenwriters out there - friend of FF Ben Blaine is hosting a 3 hour screenwriting workshop on Tuesday, Feb 10th, at FOMO House, London E2.
Find out more info here: https://thefreeassociation.arlo.co/w/courses/30-screenwriting-taster-thats-a-good-idea-with-ben-blaine/3888
Find out more info here: https://thefreeassociation.arlo.co/w/courses/30-screenwriting-taster-thats-a-good-idea-with-ben-blaine/3888
February 6, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Highly recommended. This is a man who knows his stuff.
For all you aspiring screenwriters out there - friend of FF Ben Blaine is hosting a 3 hour screenwriting workshop on Tuesday, Feb 10th, at FOMO House, London E2.
Find out more info here: https://thefreeassociation.arlo.co/w/courses/30-screenwriting-taster-thats-a-good-idea-with-ben-blaine/3888
Find out more info here: https://thefreeassociation.arlo.co/w/courses/30-screenwriting-taster-thats-a-good-idea-with-ben-blaine/3888
February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
For all you aspiring screenwriters out there - friend of FF Ben Blaine is hosting a 3 hour screenwriting workshop on Tuesday, Feb 10th, at FOMO House, London E2.
Find out more info here: https://thefreeassociation.arlo.co/w/courses/30-screenwriting-taster-thats-a-good-idea-with-ben-blaine/3888
Find out more info here: https://thefreeassociation.arlo.co/w/courses/30-screenwriting-taster-thats-a-good-idea-with-ben-blaine/3888
Folks, always take the opportunity of a free headshot at film festivals! Thank you Clermont Ferrand International Short Film Festival for capturing Katie and Ian ❤️💚💙🎬🇫🇷📸 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #headshots
February 5, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Folks, always take the opportunity of a free headshot at film festivals! Thank you Clermont Ferrand International Short Film Festival for capturing Katie and Ian ❤️💚💙🎬🇫🇷📸 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm #headshots
So happy for our pal Ben from Tribeca Festival for popping his Clermont cherry. You’ll see a perfectly timed photo bomb from the cheeky Adrian from Bolton Film Festival… ❤️💚💙🇫🇷🎬🇺🇸📸 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm
February 5, 2026 at 4:26 AM
So happy for our pal Ben from Tribeca Festival for popping his Clermont cherry. You’ll see a perfectly timed photo bomb from the cheeky Adrian from Bolton Film Festival… ❤️💚💙🇫🇷🎬🇺🇸📸 #festivalformulaontour #filmfestival #shortfilm
A lonely vampire slayer seeks revenge after her evil housemate pushes her too far.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-min comedy / horror BLOODSUCKERS from director Rosie Brear.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/bloodsuckers
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-min comedy / horror BLOODSUCKERS from director Rosie Brear.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/bloodsuckers
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
A lonely vampire slayer seeks revenge after her evil housemate pushes her too far.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-min comedy / horror BLOODSUCKERS from director Rosie Brear.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/bloodsuckers
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-min comedy / horror BLOODSUCKERS from director Rosie Brear.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/bloodsuckers
It was the UK meet and greet drinks event today at Clermont Ferrand Intl Short Film Festival in the market. And what a turnout! Gin and tonic, whisky, banter, and lots of filmmakers and industry folks ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧🇫🇷🍷🥃 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #ukfilm #clermontferrand
February 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
It was the UK meet and greet drinks event today at Clermont Ferrand Intl Short Film Festival in the market. And what a turnout! Gin and tonic, whisky, banter, and lots of filmmakers and industry folks ❤️💚💙🎬🇬🇧🇫🇷🍷🥃 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #ukfilm #clermontferrand
In order to “heal” Sam must embrace her inner Me and kill her I.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 10-min drama I & ME from director Elizabeth Chatelain.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 10-min drama I & ME from director Elizabeth Chatelain.
I & me — Festival Formula
Production Country: USA Running Time: 10mins Year: 2025 In order to “heal” Sam must embrace her inner Me and kill her I. FILM CREW: Director: Elizabeth Chatelain Producer: Vera Bianchini, Jon Steinhorst Writer: Elizabeth Chatelain DOP: Kyle Moe Editor: Caitlin Carr Sound Design:
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January 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
In order to “heal” Sam must embrace her inner Me and kill her I.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 10-min drama I & ME from director Elizabeth Chatelain.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 10-min drama I & ME from director Elizabeth Chatelain.
Isabel was born under the shadow of narcoterrorism, with her family torn apart under the Escobar era. She shares her long treacherous journey of escape along with her daughter. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 29-min doc ISABEL from director Louis Lam.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/isabel
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/isabel
January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Isabel was born under the shadow of narcoterrorism, with her family torn apart under the Escobar era. She shares her long treacherous journey of escape along with her daughter. Welcome to the FF Slate to the 29-min doc ISABEL from director Louis Lam.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/isabel
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/isabel
After her husband’s death, a mother struggles to connect with her son, who has retreated into his music - until she discovers a way back to him.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 12-min youth-focused drama OVERTONES from director Ollie Gardner.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/overtones
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 12-min youth-focused drama OVERTONES from director Ollie Gardner.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/overtones
January 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM
After her husband’s death, a mother struggles to connect with her son, who has retreated into his music - until she discovers a way back to him.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 12-min youth-focused drama OVERTONES from director Ollie Gardner.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/overtones
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 12-min youth-focused drama OVERTONES from director Ollie Gardner.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/overtones
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 16-min drama SAM from director Catharina Schürenberg.
SAM follows a twenty-something psychology student—and professional cuddler—who receives disturbing backlash after posting a TikTok response about a surprising break-up.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/sam
SAM follows a twenty-something psychology student—and professional cuddler—who receives disturbing backlash after posting a TikTok response about a surprising break-up.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/sam
January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 16-min drama SAM from director Catharina Schürenberg.
SAM follows a twenty-something psychology student—and professional cuddler—who receives disturbing backlash after posting a TikTok response about a surprising break-up.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/sam
SAM follows a twenty-something psychology student—and professional cuddler—who receives disturbing backlash after posting a TikTok response about a surprising break-up.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/sam
Our lovely @mrmarkbrennan.bsky.social is at The Bay International Film Festival as of today for the weekend! He’ll be running a workshop on festival strategy (obvs!) on Saturday so if you see him then do wave 👋 ❤️💚💙🇬🇧🏖️🎬 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #thebayfilmfestíval
January 23, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Our lovely @mrmarkbrennan.bsky.social is at The Bay International Film Festival as of today for the weekend! He’ll be running a workshop on festival strategy (obvs!) on Saturday so if you see him then do wave 👋 ❤️💚💙🇬🇧🏖️🎬 #festivalformulaontour #shortfilm #filmfestival #thebayfilmfestíval
John, a man in the early stages of Parkinson's, takes his young son to play a game of football, which will force them to face their changing relationship.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-min drama THE GAME from director Charlotte Gwinner.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-game
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-min drama THE GAME from director Charlotte Gwinner.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-game
January 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM
John, a man in the early stages of Parkinson's, takes his young son to play a game of football, which will force them to face their changing relationship.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-min drama THE GAME from director Charlotte Gwinner.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-game
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-min drama THE GAME from director Charlotte Gwinner.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/the-game
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min drama WORMHOLES from dir Vanessa Bailey & screenwriter Jonathan Skinner. FF’s Katie Bignell calls it: “a sweet piece that takes the audience on an emotional rollercoaster, with a sprinkle of magical realism.”
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/wormholes
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/wormholes
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min drama WORMHOLES from dir Vanessa Bailey & screenwriter Jonathan Skinner. FF’s Katie Bignell calls it: “a sweet piece that takes the audience on an emotional rollercoaster, with a sprinkle of magical realism.”
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/wormholes
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/wormholes
In suburban Brentford, a lonely ex–police dog handler and his loyal Alsatian face a jittery thief selling stolen goods.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-minute drama K-9INE! from director Elliott Power.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/k-9ine
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-minute drama K-9INE! from director Elliott Power.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/k-9ine
January 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM
In suburban Brentford, a lonely ex–police dog handler and his loyal Alsatian face a jittery thief selling stolen goods.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-minute drama K-9INE! from director Elliott Power.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/k-9ine
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 11-minute drama K-9INE! from director Elliott Power.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/k-9ine
In the second part of her piece on Avant Garde Film Collectives, FF’s Jess Sweetman speaks to three organisations who are living up to the ideals of their predecessors: MIX NYC, The Invisible Women Collective, and Basement Films.
https://www.festivalformula.com/insight/rage-against-the-screen-part-1
https://www.festivalformula.com/insight/rage-against-the-screen-part-1
January 19, 2026 at 11:02 AM
In the second part of her piece on Avant Garde Film Collectives, FF’s Jess Sweetman speaks to three organisations who are living up to the ideals of their predecessors: MIX NYC, The Invisible Women Collective, and Basement Films.
https://www.festivalformula.com/insight/rage-against-the-screen-part-1
https://www.festivalformula.com/insight/rage-against-the-screen-part-1
Meet Oli Hudson, director behind the FF Slate Film POP and true king of good interview answers.
Find out more about Oli here: https://www.olihudsonwriter.com/
Find out more about Oli here: https://www.olihudsonwriter.com/
January 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Meet Oli Hudson, director behind the FF Slate Film POP and true king of good interview answers.
Find out more about Oli here: https://www.olihudsonwriter.com/
Find out more about Oli here: https://www.olihudsonwriter.com/
A proud lawyer with early dementia fights to prove she still belongs, only to learn what she really needs is a friend beside her as she lets go.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min drama PINA from director Florian Kasperski (CROWDFUNDING). https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/pina
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min drama PINA from director Florian Kasperski (CROWDFUNDING). https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/pina
January 15, 2026 at 8:02 PM
A proud lawyer with early dementia fights to prove she still belongs, only to learn what she really needs is a friend beside her as she lets go.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min drama PINA from director Florian Kasperski (CROWDFUNDING). https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/pina
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min drama PINA from director Florian Kasperski (CROWDFUNDING). https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/pina
Old friends are reunited in Berlin for a stag do. When the stag runs late, the two are forced to spend time with each other, after years apart.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 15-min comedy/drama FUNK from director Adam Harris.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/funk
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 15-min comedy/drama FUNK from director Adam Harris.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/funk
January 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Old friends are reunited in Berlin for a stag do. When the stag runs late, the two are forced to spend time with each other, after years apart.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 15-min comedy/drama FUNK from director Adam Harris.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/funk
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 15-min comedy/drama FUNK from director Adam Harris.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/funk
Rae, a struggling artist, struggles to survive a birthday visit with their dysfunctional family.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min drama BIRTHDAY BOY from director Rosa Brooke.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/birthday-boy
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min drama BIRTHDAY BOY from director Rosa Brooke.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/birthday-boy
January 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Rae, a struggling artist, struggles to survive a birthday visit with their dysfunctional family.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min drama BIRTHDAY BOY from director Rosa Brooke.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/birthday-boy
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 14-min drama BIRTHDAY BOY from director Rosa Brooke.
https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/birthday-boy
A socially anxious college freshman forms an improbable bond with his new roommate, who died in the dorm half a century ago.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 20-min comedy-horror DEAD ROOMMATE from director CJ Maxwell. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/dead-roommate
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 20-min comedy-horror DEAD ROOMMATE from director CJ Maxwell. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/dead-roommate
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
A socially anxious college freshman forms an improbable bond with his new roommate, who died in the dorm half a century ago.
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 20-min comedy-horror DEAD ROOMMATE from director CJ Maxwell. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/dead-roommate
Welcome to the FF Slate to the 20-min comedy-horror DEAD ROOMMATE from director CJ Maxwell. https://www.festivalformula.com/theslate/dead-roommate
What were FF’s Jess Sweetman’s top 3 short films of 2025?
1 - lloyd wong - unfinished by lesley loksi chan
2 - be somebody by michal toczek
3 - the blue diamond - sam fox
Head over to the FF Insight Blog for the top films from our whole team.
www.festivalformula.com/insight/best-of-2025
1 - lloyd wong - unfinished by lesley loksi chan
2 - be somebody by michal toczek
3 - the blue diamond - sam fox
Head over to the FF Insight Blog for the top films from our whole team.
www.festivalformula.com/insight/best-of-2025
January 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
What were FF’s Jess Sweetman’s top 3 short films of 2025?
1 - lloyd wong - unfinished by lesley loksi chan
2 - be somebody by michal toczek
3 - the blue diamond - sam fox
Head over to the FF Insight Blog for the top films from our whole team.
www.festivalformula.com/insight/best-of-2025
1 - lloyd wong - unfinished by lesley loksi chan
2 - be somebody by michal toczek
3 - the blue diamond - sam fox
Head over to the FF Insight Blog for the top films from our whole team.
www.festivalformula.com/insight/best-of-2025