WHAT’S NEXT AFTER SUBMITTING
YOUR PROJECT?
MOVIEXPA SCREENWRITING CONTEST
Event dates:
Notification date:
Screenings will be in Tbilisi, Georgia, and on the Festival Channel
Thank you for submitting your project to our film festival!
Your submission has been successfully received and is currently under review by our selection team. Here’s what happens next and how you can prepare for the next steps.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Our programming team is carefully reviewing all submissions. We focus on selecting films that align with the festival’s themes and provide a fresh perspective for audiences.
Here’s how the process works:
✅ Initial Review: Every project goes through an evaluation process by our team.
✅ Long List Announcement: Some projects may be included in our long list, meaning they are under serious consideration for Official Selection.
✅ Final Selection: If your project is selected, you will be notified directly and receive detailed instructions.
📢 Official Selection Announcement Date:
📌 Important: Make Sure You Receive Our Emails
To ensure you don’t miss important updates about your submission.
Check your spam/promotions folder if you don’t see an email from us. If you don’t receive any updates by the Notification Date, feel free to reach out.
The Festival official email is:
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
As part of the submission process, we ask filmmakers to confirm a few key details. These will help us prepare for festival screenings and industry opportunities.
Please check the questions below and be ready to confirm if your film moves forward in the selection process:
✅ Online Screening Permission – Would you allow us to screen your film on our Festival Channel?
➡ Available only to registered & invited users during festival days.
✅ Festival Participation – Can you or your team join the festival?
➡ Attend in Tbilisi in person or join a filmmaker Q&A online.
(Travel & accommodation are not covered.)
✅ Film Materials – If selected, we may need:
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Screener (mp4/mov, with English subtitles if applicable)
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Trailer or Teaser (if available)
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Social Media Links (for festival promotions)
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Promotional Materials (poster, BTS footage, press kits, interviews)
👉 We’d love to showcase your project in the best possible way! If you already have these materials and are ready to send them, feel free to share them now. If not, just let us know what’s available and what’s not—materials can also be sent after the official selection announcement. 😊
WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE SUPPORT FILMMAKERS
At LSN, we support independent filmmakers at every stage of their journey.
As filmmakers, producers, and distributors ourselves, we understand the challenges and opportunities that come with bringing a project to life.
Since 2015, we have been running film festivals, screening over 5,000 films and recognizing more than 1,000 outstanding projects with festival awards and industry distinctions. We've also contributed to the production and distribution of over 50 feature films, animations, shorts, and TV series.
✅ We help filmmakers connect with the right audience, gain industry recognition, and unlock distribution opportunities.
Our tools include:
✔ Festival & Sales Strategy Development (learn more)
✔ Film & Script Analysis
✔ Industry Connections (distributors, buyers, festival programmers)
✔ Marketing & Promotion
✔ Personalized Guidance: We help filmmakers navigate industry challenges, career roadblocks, and creative decision-making.
We provide resources, insights, and connections to help filmmakers navigate their next steps, from festival strategy and audience engagement to industry outreach and distribution opportunities.
Learn more about filmmakers and scriptwriters' opportunities:
👉 [Link to the distribution page]
🚀 Want to stay updated on festival news & industry insights?
Follow us on: [Facebook] | [Instagram] | [YouTube] | [LinkedIn]
If you're thinking about the bigger picture for your project, let’s explore how we can support you! 😊
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW
✅ Confirm Your Festival Participation & Online Screening Permission – Reply to our email
✅ Send or Confirm the Required Materials – Screener, Trailer, Promo Materials.
✅ Stay Connected – Follow our [Facebook], [Instagram], and [YouTube] for updates
✅ Check Your Inbox – Ensure you receive our emails from our official email.
We’re excited about your project and hope to see it in the final lineup!
WHAT HAPPENS IF
MY PROJECT IS NOT SELECTED?
Even if your project is not selected for our festival, there are still great ways to gain industry recognition and build valuable connections:
✔ Industry Spotlight – Selected long-list projects may be featured in our industry catalog for further opportunities.
✔ Filmmaker Network – Join our growing community for future collaborations, screenings, and networking.
✔ Distribution & Promotion – We help independent projects connect with buyers, distributors, and platforms looking for fresh content.
HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED GUIDANCE?
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU –
CONTACT US DIRECTLY:
If you have any questions about the festival process or need assistance, feel free to contact us:
✅ CHAT on this website
✅ Email:
Thank you for being part of our festival! We look forward to celebrating independent cinema with you.