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A group of hopeless, hungry, and painfully self-aware filmmakers have done the unthinkable: turned rejection into red carpet glory with the creation of Rejecta Film Festival — a full-blown faux festival held directly across the street from Tribeca.
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We’ve seen the famous options. Now let’s explore the roads less traveled.
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The actor/writer/director/star of MOOCH continues his relentless campaign for recognition — and if he has your email, you’ve probably already heard about it.
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The only film at the festival takes home 3 of 7 jury awards — a result some are calling “historic,” others are calling “mathematically impossible,” and at least one bartender is still trying to forget.
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Yes, there may only be one film playing this weekend — but after a deep editorial review here at FML, we’re recommending five viewings of MOOCH to truly capture its layered brilliance (and possibly its bird imagery).
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The inaugural Rejecta Film Festival has officially announced its full jury — a stacked lineup of filmmakers, visionaries, and at least one person who demanded to stay anonymous. From Grand Jury honorees Aaron Katz & Adam Maffei to the chaotic brilliance of the “Spirit of Rejecta” award, these selections prove that even fake festivals need real opinions.
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Described by its creators as "a chaotic blend of emo, ego, and existential dread," Mooch will make its world debut at Rejecta, likely in front of an audience of confused tourists and emotionally exhausted filmmakers.
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While the film walked away from the Boston premiere without any major prizes, the Mooch cast dominated the afterparty bowling lane — and left with the coveted Miss Congeniality award (spray-painted on a spare pin).
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Onlookers described the moment as "both desperate and inspiring," as Jeff Ryan fumbled through a Walgreens envelope of printed Mooch stills before asking Anderson to pose "like it's 2005."
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