Hiike Independent Spotlight Series ($500 in Grants)!
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Hiike Independent Spotlight Series ($500 in Grants)!
Introducing the Hiike Independent Spotlight Series ā Spring 2026 š¬
Hiike Independent is opening a new opportunity for filmmakers. The Spotlight Series was created to support filmmakers as they navigate the film festival world and help make submissions more accessible.
š 1st Place
$300 credit on HI, a 1-on-1 festival strategy session, and a free entry to the Film Festival Matching Quiz
š„ 2nd Place
$100 credit on HI, a 1-on-1 festival strategy session, and a free entry to the Film Festival Matching Quiz
š„ 3rd Place
$100 credit on HI and a free entry to the Film Festival Matching Quiz
How to enter:
1ļøā£ Submit your film to the challenge on Hiike Independent
2ļøā£ Follow @hiikeindependent
3ļøā£ Tag a filmmaker friend under this post
Your film deserves the spotlight. Submit now. āØ
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1st Place $300 Credit on HI, 1-on-1 festival strategy session, and 1 free entry for the matching quiz. 2nd Place $100 Credit on HI, 1-on-1 festival strategy session, and 1 free entry to the film festival matching quiz. 3rd Place $100 Credit on HI, and 1 free entry to the film festival matching quiz.
