Can't you just download this stuff from FilmFreeway?

Written by George Reese

Last published at: February 20th, 2023

In short, no.

The long answer is that there is no standard for the files that FilmFreeway accepts when you create your project. Some we can download, some we cannot. Some are screening quality, some are specifically for online viewing. Some are early cuts, some are final masters.

Whatever the case for you video, there is no direct mechanism that enables us to move the video asset from FilmFreeway/Vimeo/YouTube/your website to our systems. Consequently, we ask you to upload a copy to our systems and that way we know your work will screen as you intend it in the festival.