Turn Complexity Into Clarity
CineLot is the first end-to-end operating system built specifically for film festivals - from first submissions to final screenings and beyond. CineLot handles the logistics so your festival can shine.
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
Submissions
Filmmakers upload metadata once-from submission to screening. Built-in localization tools for global festivals.Benefit:Fewer emails. Cleaner data. Happier filmmakers.
Programming
Automated tools built for real curators. Save up to 70% of programming time.Benefit: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.Benefit: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.Benefit:Fewer mistakes. Less stress. Smoother events.
See How a Festival Runs on CineLot
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