The Film Festival Doctor Podcast

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The Film Festival Doctor Podcast

Hi, my name is Rebekah Louisa Smith and I am The Film Festival Doctor and what I do is I help filmmakers get their films seen in film festivals around the world. My podcast series focuses on all things film festivals to help you learn more about this part of the film industry I speak with lots of festival programmers, festival directors and lots of other people who are part of the film festival industry.  You can find out more about me and how I can help you get your film seen on the circuit via my website www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com and Instagram @rebekahfilmdr

  1. 7 HR. AGO

    Spotlight on Ashton Campbell, The Oak Cliff Film Festival’s Co-Director

    In this episode, Rebekah speaks with the Emmy award winning Ashton Campbell. During their discussion, they discuss his career journey so far including directing the film festival, the secret to being a great interviewer & the iconic Texas Theatre.

    54 min

  2. FEB 20

    Celebrating all things Shot on Film & Celluloid Jewelry with The Silver Screen Team

    In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Claire Richardson & Natalie Daniels the founders of Silver Screen. During their discussion, they discuss their festival which creates a celluloid community through screenings, Q&As and networking, their analog short film fund and their innovative jewelry business which makes jewelry from celluloid.

    41 min

  3. FEB 13

    Exploring the Culture of a Texas Fest: The Billy The Kid Film Festival

    In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Claire Luci DiGiorgio Vasquez the co-founder of The Billy The Kid Film Festival. During their discussion, they take a deep dive into this unique Texas based Film Festival exploring how they look for films that challenge filmmakers to explore the lives of the disenfranchised, the broken, and the outcast.

    32 min

  4. FEB 6

    Exploring the Complex Role of a Film Projectionist with Chad Pierce 

    In this episode, Rebekah talks with Chad Pierce the Head Projectionist at the Texas Theatre and explores with him the role of a film projectionist also known as a theatres ‘invisible thread.’

    36 min

  5. JAN 30

    South Side Studios & the Sunscreen Film Festival with Tony Armer

    In this episode, Rebekah talks with Tony Armer the Head of Production at Talon Entertainment & Co Founder of the Sunscreen Film Festival about the opening of the Dallas based South Side Studios & the upcoming 20th edition of the Sunscreen Film Festival which he is the co-founder of.

    42 min

  6. JAN 23

    A Guide to Smartphone Filmmaking & Film Festivals with Bart Weiss

    In this episode, Rebekah talks with filmmaker and educator Bart Weiss about his latest book ‘Smartphone Cinema Making Great Films With Your Mobile Phone’ and how to navigate the festival circuit with a film made on your smartphone

    42 min

  7. JAN 16

    Creating a Community & Showcase for Black Filmmakers with the Denton Black Film Festival Founders Harry and Linda Eaddy

    In this episode Rebekah talks in depth with the Denton Black Film Festival team Harry and Linda Eaddy exploring how it is dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black culture with film at its heart and spotlights on other forms of storytelling, including spoken word, art, music, comedy, and dance.

    32 min
  8. Planning & Adjusting Your Film Festival Strategy Around COVID-19 - Further Updates

    08/20/2020

    Planning & Adjusting Your Film Festival Strategy Around COVID-19 - Further Updates

    In this special episode, Rebekah offers further updates regarding how to adjust your film festival strategy around the impact of COVID-19.

    21 min
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Hi, my name is Rebekah Louisa Smith and I am The Film Festival Doctor and what I do is I help filmmakers get their films seen in film festivals around the world. My podcast series focuses on all things film festivals to help you learn more about this part of the film industry I speak with lots of festival programmers, festival directors and lots of other people who are part of the film festival industry.  You can find out more about me and how I can help you get your film seen on the circuit via my website www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com and Instagram @rebekahfilmdr

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