The Process
Roast Film Fest isn't a participation-trophy contest. It's about getting better through brutal, unfiltered truth. Here's exactly how it works.
Upload your masterpiece. We accept all formats, but we only accept courage. Pay the entry fee to enter the arena. We use FilmFreeway: clean, fast, no drama.
Submit on FilmFreewayOur head rôtisseur puts your film on the grill: pacing, acting, dialogue, nothing escapes the heat. You'll receive a detailed written roast within 7 days of the batch closing.
Pick up the pieces. Use the brutal truth to rebuild. Those who survive the roast are the ones who actually make it to the big screen. We don't just find mistakes; we find your potential through elimination.
The Details
Our head rôtisseur will tear your work apart within one week after the batch closes. We take our time, your film deserves a thorough dismantling.
A detailed, ruthless written roast covering every aspect of your film. Plus a shareable punchline card you can post on socials.
A small price for a real verdict. Non-refundable. Ever. Less than what most festivals charge for silence.
Before You Jump
Submit through FilmFreeway and include a YouTube link to your film (unlisted is fine). We accept all genres: shorts, features, experimental, animated. We only review via YouTube, so make sure your film is uploaded there before submitting.
Only with your explicit consent. You'll receive your roast privately first. If you want it in the public archive (and trust us, the brave ones do), just say the word.
No. You're paying for honesty, and honesty doesn't come with a money-back guarantee. Non-refundable. Ever.
Roasts are delivered within 7 days of the batch deadline. We take our time. Your film deserves a thorough dismantling, not a rushed one.
Roast Film Fest runs on a monthly cycle. Each batch has a submission window and a deadline. After the deadline closes, all films are roasted and results are delivered together. One batch of films served well-done.
BATCH — Submissions Open
Every minute you spend hesitating is a minute your film stays raw. Let us fix that.