Submission Guidelines For Independent Filmmakers Seeking Review At The Aisle Seat
The Aisle Seat strives to be friendly to independent filmmakers. However, since I’m the sole critic on this site, reviewing every movie I’m offered is impossible. If you’re looking to have your film covered, here are some guidelines I hope will be helpful.
1. I Don’t Review Short Films - Nothing against shorts but, for time-related reasons, my focus is solely on feature-length films.
2. I Don’t Review Films That Are On The Festival Circuit - If a movie’s not in general release yet, it’s too soon for me to cover it. The only time I review a picture on the festival circuit is if it’s part of my coverage of the entire fest (i.e. Tribeca, Fantasia, Fantastic Fest, etc.).
3. I Only Review Current Theatrical Releases And The Occasional Major Streaming Release - Again, for reasons of time, I can only consider covering movies in current or upcoming theatrical release, plus the occasional Netflix/Hulu/Prime Video “event” release. Once in a while, I’ll review a film that’s streaming-only, but just if it’s something that really grabs my interest. I am not able to review movies released on YouTube, Tubi, or Vimeo.
If your film meets the criteria and you would like to inquire about a review, please email me at mike@aisleseat.com with information about the release date and a brief summary of the theatrical distribution plan (i.e. distributor name, approximate theater count, etc.). If your film does not meet the criteria, I can't consider a review, but I do wish you success with it.
I sincerely thank you for your interest in The Aisle Seat!
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