Great stuff, thanks for listing the lenses used as well!

There are so many variables no one can really answer this. It varies depending on where you live, your age, how much your deductible is, type of vehicle, and of course what company you go with.

Here is what you should probably ask yourself:

1. Is my film really as good as I think it is? (prolly not)
2. Did I shoot a budget I can't afford that involvoes airsoft pistols with the orange tips painted over?
3. Did I cast my friends in roles meant for people twice their age?
4. Do you think it's cool the whole thing was just a dream?
5. Should I be disgruntled at all festivals for not getting into a few and claim they just accept their friends?

Found a method, in case anyone else is curious... https://lutify.me/support/documentation/how-can-i-change-the-strengthopa...

I'm curious about this too although I do think the staff picks are usually really good! It's one of the ways I discover shorts. I know a lot of Short of the Week films crossover so maybe submitting to them may be a round about way of getting noticed for a staff pick?

Yeah, you clearly missed the point Michael. You can always cut something down but reshooting may not be an option, this was a good tip as he talks about getting different angles as well as shooting available B Roll shots to help break up the edit -this is a professional mindset, not amateur like your making it out it be.