First Official Rejection for Our Film: "We especially liked your transitions."

Thank you for the submission of Some Kind of Freak. We feel much honored to have been able to see your film.

We truly apologize for the long wait, as we spent the last month figuring out ways to fit additional films from a short list we wanted into the program. In addition, we were caught three weeks behind schedule from the start due to the extended submission deadline.

Unfortunately, we were not able to add your film to our 2005 program. You have a wonderful film (we especially liked the transitions and ending in your film), but we reached the limit on the number of films we can effectively promote and assist. This was an especially intense year regarding the selection process, as almost 1,300 short films competed for places in the program. Hopefully, you will continue to find the festivals that will get behind you and your work with the conviction necessary for this most challenging medium of expression.

Please also understand that choices are also based on many factors including the particular perspectives of our committee as well as the mix of films that our programming team presents to our audience.

Thank you again for introducing us to Some Kind of Freak. Congratulations on your achievement, and please keep Cinequest in mind for your future work.

Best Wishes,

Halfdan Hussey Executive Director
Mike Rabehl Programming Director
Bill Maxey Short Film Programming Director