FilmFreeway has published an interview with IndieX Film Fest director and head of programming Victor Eustáquio about how the festival discovers and evaluates short films, and his advice for filmmakers preparing submissions.

Eustáquio explains how IndieX’s monthly competitions connect to the separately curated Annual Awards and Live Showcase in Los Angeles. He also discusses what makes a film stand out, why running time matters, and how filmmakers can approach festival research and rejection.

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Interview by Rex Provost, published by FilmFreeway on September 21, 2026.