Insider Track™

 

Ready to make your film festival run your breakout moment?

 

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.

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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.

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Free Masterclass 

Learn the insider strategies festival programmers wish you knew—so you can stop guessing, start submitting with confidence, and turn your film into a festival success story.

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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.

Meet Your Festival Insider

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!

Lauren Concar Sheehy

Executive Director,

Garden State Film Festival

 Steven Lifshey

writer / director / producer

One of the course's standout aspects is its depth of resources and practical guidance. From poster design, trailers, and EPKs to creating an effective FilmFreeway page, every detail a filmmaker needs is covered. The exclusive "FFI Inner Circle" Facebook group has been a fantastic resource for exchanging ideas, asking questions, and connecting with Heather and fellow filmmakers.

Before I sought out Heather's advice, I felt like I was totally lost and overwhelmed by the submission process. Since working with Heather on our festival strategy, we have greatly increased our acceptance rate and are winning so many more awards. Heather is wonderful to work with. 

Jessica Sherr

Producer, Actress of WICKED IMAGE and BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES

The Film Festival Insider Course has been a game-changer for me in how I approach the film festival circuit.

 Peter Plano

writer / producer / actor

Insider Track™: Your Film Festival Success System

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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How to Spot Scam Festivals (and Protect Your Film)

Scam festivals are more common than most filmmakers realize—and nothing infuriates me more than seeing creatives lose time, money, and momentum to them.

In Insider Track™, I share the exact warning signs I’ve learned as both a filmmaker and festival programmer—so you can avoid shady fests, protect your work, and focus on submissions that actually matter. You’ll get insider strategies, real-world examples, and a clear system for choosing festivals that can advance your career instead of draining your budget.

Stop guessing. Start submitting with confidence.

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Film Festival Insider Podcast 

Get Insider tips and hear stories about the ins and outs of film festivals from veteran filmmakers and festival programmers.

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