Our friend Joe Swanberg made a list of all the film festivals his first feature Kissing On the Mouth (the film that launched his career) got rejected from. I'm not sure I have personally ever been rejected from that many festivals in my entire life, let alone for just one film. My god! Very encouraging for all of you filmmakers receiving your mandatory seasonal rejection letters these couple of weeks (as well as for those that are getting acceptance).
Check this list out:
Rejections: Director's Fortnight, Seattle International, CineVegas, IFP/Los Angeles, Atlanta, Toronto, Sidewalk Moving Pictures Festival, Oldenburg, Woodstock, Vancouver International, AFI, Thessaloniki, FloridaWhats important is that Swanberg never quit, he had a personal goal, and eventually gained acceptance into about 5 film festivals after his premiere at SXSW. I think for him, at least, his career path has paid off.
Check out his new film info here:
Congrats Joe!
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