Festival Accelerator

Meet The Experts

Our team of experienced festival professionals provides comprehensive support and consulting to help your festival thrive.

Jon Fitzgerald

Jon Fitzgerald

Co-Founder

“The film festival circuit has become more challenging than ever—but it’s still one of the best ways to boost your career. That’s why Hiike is expanding beyond submissions to bring you a suite of community-driven tools designed to help you make the most of your festival run.”

10-Week Festival Lab

A fully online program for newer festivals—guided via Zoom with dedicated Hub Portal concierge support.

Custom Festival Blueprints

Tailored packages—from initial scouting and blueprint creation to ongoing category-focused assistance (see details in the attached).

Operational, Sponsorship & Programming Support

End-to-end assistance to streamline your festival's logistics, secure funding, and craft engaging programming.

Comprehensive Marketing Grid

A strategic roadmap for promotion across channels, designed to maximize reach and ticket sales.

Festival Relations & Engagement

Opportunities to participate in industry events, panel discussions, and workshops to deepen your network and knowledge.