Film festivals are exciting, inspiring, and slightly exhausting. These are the practical essentials I rely on to stay organized, comfortable, charged, and presentable through screenings, meetings, pitches, and very long days.
Festival days are long, and an empty phone battery is simply not an option. Compact, powerful, and easy to carry everywhere.
Anker Nano Power Bank, 45W 10,000mAh Portable ...
Keeps chargers, cables, adapters, memory cards, and all the tiny things I would otherwise lose at the bottom of my bag.
Travel Electronic Organizer & Rolls-BAGSMART
One adapter for almost every festival destination. Especially useful when several devices need charging at the same time.
Epicka Universal Series Travel Adapter
A tiny lifesaver for presentations, pitches, transferring files, and connecting a laptop to whatever equipment is available.
USB Hubs | Multi-Port Solutions for Your Devices
When clothes come out of the suitcase looking nothing like they did when I packed them. Small, foldable, and much easier than searching for an iron.
Philips Handheld Garment Steamer 3000 Series
Perfect for flights, noisy hotels, and getting some actual rest between packed festival days.
Loop Experience 2 Ear Plugs – Stylish Hearing
The least glamorous but possibly most important thing in my festival bag. Essential after hours of walking, standing, and running between venues.
Compeed Advanced Blister Care Pads, 10 Ct
A little extra peace of mind for checked luggage, especially when the trip involves connecting flights.
Apple AirTag Tracking Device, 4-Pack (Renewed)
Folds down to almost nothing and somehow ends up carrying catalogues, press materials, gifts, snacks, and everything that no longer fits in my main bag.
BAGGU Standard Set of 3
I still prefer writing down names, recommendations, meeting notes, and sudden ideas instead of trusting myself to remember them later.
Moleskine Classic Pocket Notebook, Hard Cover, Ruled, Black
For early flights, overnight travel, and the inevitable attempt to sleep while sitting upright.
MLVOC Airplane Travel Neck Pillow & Sleep Kit
Tiny, inexpensive, and extremely useful five minutes before a meeting or screening.
Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen, 3 Count
One compact charger for my phone, tablet, and laptop means fewer cables and much less weight in my bag.
Anker 65W 3-Port Foldable USB C Charger
Keeps my passport, boarding passes, receipts, festival accreditation, and important documents together and easy to reach.