Another way to stand out at this stage of the selection process is to deliver your application alongside a personal recommendation.
For what to see, I suggest you look back at last week's advice, which still stands at this early stage of the festival.
"I don't think the effect of oil as it stands at this particular stage is large enough to impact the economy unless the hostilities are prolonged," he said.
A Prophet stood at £689,000 at this stage of its run.
The Wind That Shakes the Barley – Loach's biggest UK hit – stood at £1.16m at this stage of its run.
Les Miserables, the top-grosser for the year with £40.65m, stood at £17.36 at this stage of its run.
By comparison, Calendar Girls stood at £5.68m at this stage of play – although of course ticket prices were significantly lower eight and a half years ago.
Top 18-certificate title, The Wolf of Wall Street, stood at £14.96m at this stage of its run, but enjoyed a relatively long tail thanks to the sustaining effect of awards nominations.
"He also reiterated that we are at a pivotal time in the negotiations and while these issues have decades of history behind them, neither party should let tough political decisions at this stage stand in the way of a lasting peace," the official added, describing Sunday's talks as "frank and productive".
Neil LaBute offers shocks as well as comforting pats on the arm in this play about the morning after a one-night stand, at Second Stage Theater.
