12-04-2025, 04:25 PM
From the folks at Poppy Jaspar:
Dear Greg,
Thank you so much for sharing your film Iron Crotch with PJIFF. Every year, we are humbled by the bravery, brilliance, and heart that filmmakers bring to our screeners. This year, the level of storytelling was truly remarkable.
Because of the strength and diversity of this year’s submissions, our programming decisions were more difficult than ever. After many months of careful review by multiple screeners, we regret to share that we were not able to program your film into the 2026 festival lineup.
This is not a reflection of the value, quality, or impact of your film. It is simply the reality of limited screening slots and a year of exceptional submissions that pushed our programming capacity to its limits.
We want you to know that your film mattered to us. Our team watched it with care, discussed it thoughtfully, and we are grateful for the trust you placed in PJIFF by submitting.
Although your film will not be part of our festival schedule, we still hope you’ll be part of the PJIFF community. We would love to offer you a complimentary pass to attend the festival, connect with filmmakers and industry from around the world, join our panels and celebrations, and experience what makes this community so special.
Additionally, PJIFF programs screenings throughout the year, and we will keep your film in consideration for these opportunities whenever possible. Our commitment to supporting filmmakers extends beyond the festival week, and we want to continue uplifting your work in any way we can.
Thank you again for your artistry, your courage, and your voice. Please stay in touch and consider sharing future projects with us. You are always welcome here.
Best wishes,
Mattie
L. Mattock Scariot, Director
Dear Greg,
Thank you so much for sharing your film Iron Crotch with PJIFF. Every year, we are humbled by the bravery, brilliance, and heart that filmmakers bring to our screeners. This year, the level of storytelling was truly remarkable.
Because of the strength and diversity of this year’s submissions, our programming decisions were more difficult than ever. After many months of careful review by multiple screeners, we regret to share that we were not able to program your film into the 2026 festival lineup.
This is not a reflection of the value, quality, or impact of your film. It is simply the reality of limited screening slots and a year of exceptional submissions that pushed our programming capacity to its limits.
We want you to know that your film mattered to us. Our team watched it with care, discussed it thoughtfully, and we are grateful for the trust you placed in PJIFF by submitting.
Although your film will not be part of our festival schedule, we still hope you’ll be part of the PJIFF community. We would love to offer you a complimentary pass to attend the festival, connect with filmmakers and industry from around the world, join our panels and celebrations, and experience what makes this community so special.
Additionally, PJIFF programs screenings throughout the year, and we will keep your film in consideration for these opportunities whenever possible. Our commitment to supporting filmmakers extends beyond the festival week, and we want to continue uplifting your work in any way we can.
Thank you again for your artistry, your courage, and your voice. Please stay in touch and consider sharing future projects with us. You are always welcome here.
Best wishes,
Mattie
L. Mattock Scariot, Director
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm