The Film FestivalThat Never Ends.
A community-driven platform where filmmakers premiere their work and film lovers decide what's worth watching. No gatekeepers. No algorithms. Just great cinema chosen by you.
The Three Tabs You Need To Know
FSTiVL is built around three core experiences.
Your Feed
Your personalized news hub for independent cinema. Stay updated on official announcements, follow filmmakers you love, and discover trending discussions in the community.
- Official: Platform news & featured films
- Following: Updates from filmmakers you follow
- Popular: Top posts across the community
Curated
The hall of fame. Every film here has been community-approved through our weekly screenings. Browse by mood, genre, or discover hidden gems in themed collections.
- Every film earned its place through votes
- Browse by moods, genres, and themes
- Rate, review, and save your favorites
Screenings
Where films premiere. Every week, new submissions compete for your vote. Watch them all, rank your favorites, and decide which films deserve a spot in Curated.
- New films drop every week
- Rank the films to have a voice
- Global online + city-specific festivals
How Screenings Work
Screenings are where the magic happens. Here's the complete breakdown of how films go from premiere to the hall of fame.
Films Premier
Filmmakers submit their work using credits. A number of films screen each week per location.
Viewers Rank
Film viewers rank the weekly screenings. These rankings help determine the best of the best.
Winners Rise
Top-ranked & liked films move to Curated and live forever in our collection.
Festival Glory
Top films compete for awards and can be featured in official FSTiVL, well festivals.
2026 Festival Locations
FSTiVL Global
Online worldwide festival. Submit or vote from anywhere.
FSTiVL Series
In-person festivals around the world. Coming soon.
Upload Your Film
Ready to premiere your work to a global audience? Here's everything you need to know.
Create Your Filmmaker Profile
Sign up and set up your profile with your bio, links, and portfolio information.
Get Credits
Purchase credits to submit films. Credits are deducted when you upload your films.
Upload Your Film
Upload your video file and thumbnail. Add title, description, cast, crew, and tags.
Choose Your Premiere
Select which screening location you want to premiere at.
Edit Before Premiere
Full control until your film goes live. Edit your film data as many times until then.
About Credits
Credits are deducted when you upload your film. This keeps submissions intentional and helps maintain quality. They also vary by location and type of festival. As do the award prizes.
Rate, Review, & Rank
Your engagement matters. Every rating and review helps filmmakers improve and helps other viewers discover great films.
Rate & Review Films
- Watch the full film before rating
- Give a star rating from 1-5
- Write a thoughtful review to help the filmmaker
- Your rating contributes to the film's overall score
- Reviews appear publicly on the film's page
Rank in Screenings
- Watch all films in the current week's screening
- Click 'Rank Films' when ready
- Drag and drop to order the weekly films
- Submit your rankings before the deadline*
- Rankings and reviews determine which films make it to Curated and win awards
*Rankings and reviews lock at the end of each week. Don't miss your chance to vote!
Everything Else You'll Love
Visual Category System
Films are color-coded by genre at a glance
Solid borders = Feature length
Dashed borders = Short film
Your Watchlist
Save films to watch later and never lose track of what caught your eye
Favorites
Highlight your absolute favorites and share your taste with others
Follow Filmmakers
Stay updated when your favorite creators release new work
Rich Film Details
Cast, crew, tags, and full film information for every submission
Community Feed
Post updates, discuss films, and connect with the community
Why FSTiVL?
We combine the prestige of film festivals with the accessibility of streaming. Powered entirely by the community.
For Filmmakers
Your work, actually watched
Every voter watches your film
No more submissions lost in a pile. Everyone who rates, reviews, or ranks watches your films.
Real feedback from real viewers
Get written reviews and ratings that help you grow, not just a rejection letter.
Fair, transparent competition
No industry connections needed. Films win based on community votes, not backroom deals.
For Film Lovers
Your vote actually matters
You decide what gets featured
No algorithms. No executives. Your rankings directly determine which films make it to Curated and win awards.
Discover before it's mainstream
Watch films the week they premiere. Be part of the story from day one.
Direct impact on filmmakers
Your reviews reach creators directly. Help shape the future of independent cinema.
Traditional Festivals
Pay to submit, hope for the best
❌ No feedback, no views guaranteed
Streaming Platforms
Algorithm decides visibility
❌ Viewers have no curation power
FSTiVL
Community-powered festival
✓ Every film watched, every vote counts
Ready to Join FSTiVL?
Whether you're a filmmaker ready to share your vision or a cinephile looking for your next obsession, FSTiVL is your home.