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The smartest way to submit to film festivals
Filmmakers, the right audiences are at your fingertips. Festivals, managing submissions, judging, and programming has never been easier.
Trusted By Leading Festivals
Turn hours of film festival research into minutes
You just finished your film.
You poured everything into it. Now it's time to get it seen. But where do you start? Most filmmakers spend 15+ hours digging through thousands of festivals, premiere requirements, categories, and fees.
It's overwhelming. And it takes time away from what actually matters — your art.
There had to be a better way — so we built it.
How It Works
Four Simple Steps
From quiz to submission in minutes
01
Take the Quiz
Tell us the genre, runtime, premiere status, location, and vibe of your film.
Hiike's short matching quiz learns who you are as a filmmaker so we can champion films with the right festivals from the start.
02
Get Matched Instantly
Our engine compares thousands of categories, premiere rules, and past selections.
We analyze premiere requirements, fees, and past programming from vetted festivals to produce similarity scores built for your film.
03
Explore Your Matches
See curated recommendations that highlight each festival's identity and why it fits.
Every match comes with deep context so you know the mission, programming history, and hospitality touches before you submit.
04
Submit with Confidence
Save 15 hours of research and ditch the spray and pray approach.
Hiike gives you clarity in your submission strategy so you spend more time on the art and less time in spreadsheets.
For Festivals
Powerful tools to grow your festival
Everything you need to manage submissions, collaborate with juries, and deliver unforgettable programs.
Streamline Submissions
Filter, assign to judges, and collaborate with your team inside one secure workspace.
Smart Judging
Weighted scoring reflects your festival's unique values, helping juries stay in sync.
Program Management
Visualize lineups, block screenings, and track premiere status as your slate comes together.
Sponsor Discovery
Find aligned partners by niche, region, or audience to diversify revenue.
Festival Identity
Showcase your mission, history, and hospitality to attract filmmakers that fit.
Analytics & Insights
Track submissions, engagement, and acceptance pipelines so you can act on real data.
Community
Grow together
Join a thriving network of festivals and filmmakers sharing support, insights, and momentum.
Join The Hub
Supplement our data driven resources and understand the festival circuit better by connecting with programmers and consultants as well as attend webinars and bimonthly events.
Grow Your Community
Keep filmmakers, audiences, and local partners close with year-round updates, opportunities, and behind-the-scenes access.
Festival Accelerator
A 10-week virtual program to collaborate with peers, unlock funding pathways, and scale sustainably.
Submit smarter
Ready to join the summit?
Join filmmakers and festivals using Hiike to match faster, collaborate better, and showcase what makes them unforgettable.