Submit to Film Festivals Worldwide

CineLot powers the entire festival journey - from submission to programming, screening and distribution Upload once • Submit to festivals • Let your film travel

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Trusted by 100+ festivals • 30,000+ films screened • Filmmakers from 165 countries

Every Festival Season Feels Harder Than It Should

Most festivals don’t have a tech problem.They have a system problem.

Too many disconnected tools

Endless emails, Excel sheets, duplicated work

Programming chaos under tight deadlines

Last-minute scheduling errors

No filmmaker engagement after submission day

Run your festival in one workflow

Submissions, selections, and screenings stay connected from start to finish.No rebuilding schedules. No chasing deliverables.

Features

Benefits

Every feature is designed to solve a real festival challenge

Submissions

Filmmakers upload metadata once-from submission to screening. Built-in localization tools for global festivals.

Fewer emails. Cleaner data. Happier filmmakers.

Programming

Automated tools built for real curators. Save up to 70% of programming time.

Focus on films and growth, not spreadsheets.

Selection, judging, ticketing, and communication in one place.

Scheduling & Screenings

Live & Visual event scheduling tools designed for festivals.

Fewer mistakes. Less stress. Smoother events.

Intuitive live event voting and easy QR code ticketing.

Gift tickets to friends and family.

Real-time ticket sales data makes management easier and keeps filmmakers informed.

Filmmaker Networking & Self-Distribution

Built In, Not Bolted On: This isn’t an afterthought - it’s part of the platform.

Upload Once, Benefit Forever: Posters, trailers, and film materials uploaded to your festival page stay accessible year-round.

Global Filmmaker Community: Festivals become hubs where filmmakers connect, share, and self-distribute, creating lasting value beyond the event itself.