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Festival Fixr™: Your 24/7 Festival Strategist
Real-time guidance, submission support, and smart planning - powered by AI, built by a programmer. No fluff. No guesswork. Just a clear path forward.
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One hour. Your film. Your goals. My insider expertise. Together, we’ll map the fastest, smartest path to getting your work seen, celebrated, and remembered.
Insider Track™: Your Film Festival Success System
All the tools and truth you need to win on the festival circuit - without wasting years or thousands of dollars on trial and error.
From submission to spotlight - insider strategies to get your film seen, remembered, and celebrated.
As an award-winning independent filmmaker and respected festival programmer, I help serious, talented filmmakers cut through the noise and get noticed where it matters most. With years of experience on both sides of the submission table, I reveal what really makes a film stand out, get accepted, and gain lasting momentum. From avoiding costly missteps to positioning for awards and press, I equip you with the exact strategies festival insiders use - so your film isn’t just seen, it’s remembered.
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Not only is Heather a champion of independent film and an invaluable asset to the Garden State Film Festival, she brings her wealth of knowledge from her own experience as a filmmaker invited to festivals all over the globe, to help the GSFF continually grow and improve year after year. Take her course and learn what to do (and what NOT to do!) to have your own successful festival run!
Holy crap! What a game changer! I now have a comprehensive game plan, along with spreadsheets and templates, to move forward my strategy from proof of concept to feature film. I’m seriously blown away, and AI did not write this endorsement. This is completely human and emotional. But don’t let the AI aspect scare you, because she’s genius at scrubbing everything there is out there and focusing your energies in exactly the way you need them. At the very least, you will see an alternative to your current plan and I’ve no doubt you will rethink what you’ve been doing. I’m already addicted to Festival Fixr and can’t wait to get back to it today! Thank you, Heather for moving us forward and into the future by creating this program.
Ellen Ancui
writer / director / producer
Festival Strategy. Without the Spiral.
Festival Fixr™ is the first AI-powered strategist built just for independent filmmakers. Whether you’re stuck on which festivals to target, how to position your film, or what to do after a rejection - Fixr has your back, 24/7. It's like having a programmer and strategist in your corner, without the price tag or waitlist.
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You Poured Your Heart into Your Film. Now Let the World See It.
Insider Track™ is the step-by-step festival success system that helps independent filmmakers rise above the noise, land the right selections, and bring home the awards - without the rejection cycles, wasted submissions, or constant second-guessing.
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The Insider Community for Filmmakers Who Want to Be Seen, Celebrated, and Selected.
In filmmaking, your network is more than contacts - it’s your creative ecosystem. Inside this community, you’ll connect with like-minded filmmakers, share ideas, and open doors to collaborations, opportunities, and friendships that can shape your career. Every conversation has the potential to spark your next big project. Step in, say hello, and start building the relationships that will fuel your cinematic success.
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