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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... the 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 about your film - genre, runtime, premiere status, location, and vibe. As much or as little as you want.
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 analyzes thousands of festivals and matches your film to the best fits with similarity scores.
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 with insights into each festival's identity, programming, and why it's right for you.
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. No guesswork, no "spray and pray." Just clarity and confidence.
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
Everything you need to manage submissions and grow your festival.
Streamline Submissions
Filter, assign to judges, and collaborate with your team in one organized space.
Smart Judging
Weighted scoring that reflects your festival's unique values and priorities.
Program Management
Organize submissions and visualize your lineup as it comes together.
Sponsor Discovery
Find sponsors in your region or niche to boost festival revenue.
Festival Identity
Showcase your mission, history, and what makes your festival special.
Analytics & Insights
Track submissions, measure engagement, and make data-driven programming decisions.
Community
Grow together
Join a thriving community of festivals and filmmakers.
Join The Hub
Input your festival's unique identity - your mission, programming history, submission categories, rules, hospitality features, and team. Hiike uses that context to help filmmakers understand what makes your festival special before they even apply.
Grow Your Community
Festivals thrive on community - and Hiike helps you strengthen yours. Discover new ways to connect with filmmakers, audiences, and local partners through year-round engagement tools and opportunities.
Festival Accelerator
A 10-week virtual program designed to help festivals at every stage grow strategically, collaborate with peers, and unlock new funding and audience opportunities.
Submit smarter
Ready to join the summit?
Join filmmakers and festivals using Hiike to match faster, collaborate better, and showcase what makes them unforgettable.