Built by people who've lived the festival grind
Festaiv exists because we've been on both sides — running festivals and making films. We know the pain. We built the cure.
Two guys, a film festival, and way too many spreadsheets
Tony has been running film festivals for years. Dwight builds AI-powered platforms that solve real problems. They met over a shared frustration: the indie film world is held together by duct tape, spreadsheets, and three disconnected platforms that don't talk to each other.
FilmFreeway handles submissions. Eventive handles ticketing. And everything in between? Google Sheets. Dozens of them. Festival directors spend more time wrangling data than curating films.
They asked a simple question: What if one intelligent platform connected filmmakers, festivals, and audiences — and used AI to make every part of the experience better?
Festaiv was born.
What guides everything we build
Stories First
We exist to help filmmakers find audiences and audiences find films. Technology is the means, not the end.
Relentlessly Simple
Complex problems deserve elegant solutions. We obsess over removing friction so you can focus on what matters.
Globally Inclusive
Film is universal. We build for festivals of every size, language, and geography — from Cannes to community centres.
Transparent by Default
Honest pricing, open roadmap, clear communication. We earn trust by being straightforward in everything we do.