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Her podcast focuses on all things film festivals to help you learn more about this part of the film industry.

Rebekah interviews festival programmers from all over the world, unpacking their programming process and exploring in detail what they look for when selecting films to screen at their festival.

You can find out more about her here www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com & Instagram @rebekahfilmdr 

Like, Subscribe, leave a review and visit the Shop page on the website for more free resources and information.]]>enTV & FilmCopyright The Film Festival Doctorhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2c7e774a32a8e36eecb13cec9974e314.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-film-festival-doctor-podcast--6484575Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:03:18 +0000The Film Festival DoctorThe Film Festival Doctorfeeds@spreaker.comHi! I'm Rebekah Louisa Smith, The Film Festival Doctor and my podcast is designed to help you achieve film festival success and beyond. Not only to do we cover with our guests the key things to include in your festival strategy, including creating...
Her podcast focuses on all things film festivals to help you learn more about this part of the film industry.

Rebekah interviews festival programmers from all over the world, unpacking their programming process and exploring in detail what they look for when selecting films to screen at their festival.

You can find out more about her here www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com & Instagram @rebekahfilmdr 

Like, Subscribe, leave a review and visit the Shop page on the website for more free resources and information.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/programming-the-lone-star-film-festival--73072447]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73072447Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:03 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with Anderson William the Lone Star Film Festival's Director of Programming. They discuss his role, how he curates the festival and the key patterns and trends he sees each year.]]>3270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/film-festival-doctor-podcast-trailer--72997654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72997654Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:40:30 +0000The Film Festival Doctor83falsetrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-genre-film-programming-with-joe-mauceri--72825381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72825381Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:04 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with veteran programmer Joe Mauceri who has worked in genre film programming for over 20 years. He is one of the curators of the Winter Film Festival's FEARS programme.3179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oak-cliff-film-festival-preview-2026--72573179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72573179Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:03 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah welcomes the Oak Cliff Film Festival back to the podcast. Lauren  Alberque & Ashton Campbell share with her an exclusive preview of what's in store for this year's Festival and reveal their personal top film picks.4350falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-the-beeston-film-festival--71448970]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71448970Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:02 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with John Currie, the Beeston Film Festival's Director, discussing the Festival's growth over the years, curating its programme, and becoming a BIFA qualifying Film Festival.]]>3330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-scenes-at-the-mcminnville-short-film-festival--72162026]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72162026Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:04 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive into Oregon's premiere short film festival; the McMinnville Short Film Festival with the Executive Director and programmer Heather Older ]]>3091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/filmmaker-round-table-discussion--71901581]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71901581Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:03 +0000The Film Festival DoctorRecorded live during the McMinnvile Short Film Festival, Rebekah sits down with three filmmakers; Ali Cook, Mylissa Fitzsimmons & Keaton Morris-Stan and talks candidly about their festival journeys, goals and experiences on the circuit.]]>3444falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acting-directing-and-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-with-juliet-landau--71722104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71722104Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:05 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this masterclass episode, Rebekah speaks with the iconic BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER superstar Juliet Landau. They discuss acting, first-time filmmaking and becoming a successful podcaster. 3293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-the-austin-revolution-film-festival--71332695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71332695Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:06 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with James Christopher, one of the Co-Directors of the Austin Revolution Film Festival about how he operates his festival and the warm Texas welcome that the Festival gives to filmmakers2385falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-film-programming-at-the-sundance-film-festival--70983503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70983503Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:03 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with Lisa Ogdie, one of the short film programmers, exploring what the Sundance Shorts team looks for when curating their Festival.  2298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-mind-of-film-festival-programmer-manager-hanna-mason--70573424

This episode is dedicated to the Hope for Stomach Cancer Charity as part of Podcasthon’s goal to raise awareness of a charity.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70573424Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:03 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with seasoned Festival programmer and manager Hanna Mason about her impressive career programming film festivals and what she specifically looks for when curating Documentary short film programs for the Oscar qualifying...

This episode is dedicated to the Hope for Stomach Cancer Charity as part of Podcasthon’s goal to raise awareness of a charity.  ]]>2739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/programming-curation-with-the-utah-film-festival--70237439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70237439Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive exploring the programming techniques, crafts and PR & marketing strategies with the Utah Film Festival. 3084falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/student-film-programming-with-the-mometu-college-film-festival--69967407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69967407Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:04 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah focuses on college student programming and interviews Bryan Louzil the Founder & Director of one of North America's leading student festivals; the Mometu College Film Festival.2883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-the-worcester-international-film-festival--69751503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69751503Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:09 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with Hendrik Harms & Kirsty Gregory the Co-Directors of the recently BIFA qualified Worcester International Film Festival and explores their programming techniques.3252falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-heartland-film--69514209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69514209Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:10 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with the Heartland International Film Festival & the Oscar & BAFTA & Goya qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival’s Artistic Director Greg Sorvig. They discuss how these 2 festivals have rapidly evolved and...4106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-film-festival-doctor-podcast-live-at-the-texas-theatre-part-2--69089849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69089849Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:08 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, recorded live at the Texas Theatre in Dallas, Rebekah welcomes the Oscar Qualifying Dallas International Film Festival’s Artistic Director James Faust to the Podcast and takes a deep dive with him discussing how he curates DIFF’s...2428falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-film-festival-doctor-podcast-live-at-the-texas-theatre-part-1--69089850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69089850Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:09 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, recorded live at the Texas Theatre in Dallas, Rebekah brings back the Oak Cliff Film Festival’s Co-Director Ashton Campbell and takes a deeper dive with him discussing his programming techniques and what’s in store for this year’s...2658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-scenes-at-the-new-orleans-film-festival--68748183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68748183Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:10 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah explores in depth the history and programming techniques & practices of the Oscar Qualifying New Orleans Film Festival with Interim Executive Director Dodd Loomis & Artistic Director Clint Bowie.4104falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/programming-curation-with-the-catalina-film-festival--68611119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68611119Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:12 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with the Catalina Film Festival’s Co-Founder & Director of Programming Tim Kennedy & Festival Producer & Artistic Director Emily Carroll exploring their programming techniques and craft.3464falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-mind-of-the-women-over-50-film-festival-director-nuala-o-sullivan--68510562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68510562Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:15 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah explores in detail the BIFA Qualifying Women Over 50 Film Festival which celebrates older women in all their diversity.2789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-create-an-award-winning-edit-for-your-film-with-alex-shumate--68439419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68439419Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:14 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this masterclass episode, Rebekah speaks with established and award winning Editor Alex  about why every film needs a tight and strong edit to increase their chances of being selected for a Film Festival.2917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-web-festivals-meet-the-sydney-web-fest--68340494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68340494Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:12 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with Courtney Powell, the Founder & Festival Director of one of Australia’s largest Web Series Festivals; the Sydney Web Fest.3853falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-film-festival-doctor-podcast-live-at-the-texas-theatre--67574750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67574750Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:11 +0000The Film Festival DoctorFilmed live at the Texas Theatre on August 27th 2025, this show features a special announcement from Dallas Film Commissioner Katie Schuck regarding Screen Dallas followed by 2 in-depth interviews with Paris Burris & Camila Chaves Rojas from the...5846false3bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-with-ashton-campbell--67334345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67334345Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:11 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, created especially for the Film Festival circuit, Rebekah catches up with Ashton Campbell and discuss this year’s Oak Cliff Film Festival and Francis Ford Coppola’s recent visit to the Texas Theatre.3299falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-scenes-at-the-cleveland-international-film-festival--67220298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67220298Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:09 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with Paul Sloop, the lead short film programmer at the Oscar Qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival. He discusses what the festival look for and how he curates his short film programmes.3664false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-short-film-distribution-with-rob-munday--67032066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67032066Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah explores short film distribution with Rob Munday the man behind Short of the Week & Directors Notes,2522false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feature-film-programming-at-the-cinequest-film-festival-with-michael-rabehl--66845717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66845717Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with Michael Rabehl, the Director of Programming & Associate Director at the Oscar Qualifying Cinequest Film Festival. He discusses how Cinequest programme their festival and their infamous Maverick Spirit Award.2167false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-soho-london-independent-film-festival--66750989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66750989Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with Liz Farahardi the genius behind one of the UK's most filmmaker friendly and popular and rapidly up and coming films festivals; the Soho London Independent Film Festival.3041false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/discovering-the-waco-independent-film-festival--66845716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66845716Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:08 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks to Samuel Thomas behind one of Texas's popular film festivals and one of MovieMaker Magazine Top 50 Festivals worth their entry fee; the Waco Independent Film Festival.2202false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-the-pendance-film-festival--66615345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66615345Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:00:08 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with Robert Misovic, the Festival Director of one of Canada's fantastic up and coming independent film festivals; the Pendance Film Festival.2711false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-create-good-sound-for-your-film-with-sound-designer-mixer-tj-callaway--66615344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66615344Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with established Sound Designer & Mixer TJ Callaway about why every filmmaker needs to have good sound in their film and why this is so important forfilm festival screenings.3404false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-mind-of-festival-director-programmer-screener-abby-wright--66142077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66142077Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:00:08 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with Abby Wright the founder of Femme Filth Fest, programmer at the Woods Hole Film Festival, screener at the National Film Festival for TalentedYouth and the proof of concept film festival the Proof Film...2617false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preview-of-the-2025-oak-cliff-film-festival--66500355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66500355Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with the Oak Cliff Film Festival's Ashton Campbell & Lauren Alberque previewing their 2025 programme and what's in store for this year's film festival. 4894false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/narrative-film-programming-at-the-sundance-film-festival-with-ana-souza--66142078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66142078Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with Ana Souza Manager of Programming & Programmer at theSundance Film Festival. She discusses how she and the Sundance team curate their programme, why filmmakers need to pay attention to premiere policies and her...2559false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/festival-programming-and-filmmaking-in-australia-with-kyle-goldfinch--65089493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65089493Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode Rebekah has an in-depth chat with the multi talented festival screener & filmmaker Kyle Goldfinch 2615falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/festival-programming-and-curation-with-the-wyoming-international-film-festival-exec-director-rudi-womack--65089492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65089492Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:08 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode Rebekah has an in-depth chat with Rudi Womack the Exec Director of one of the Wild West’s best festivals The Wyoming International Film Festival. 2921falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/documentary-film-programming-101-with-the-thin-line-fest--65089354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65089354Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:00:08 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode Rebekah chats with the team members of the longest running documentary film festival in Texas the Thin Line Festival about their programming techniques & secrets.1351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-an-oscar-winning-film-festival-with-hollyshorts-co-director-daniel-sol--64818163
During their discussion, they discuss how HollyShorts grew to become an Oscar Qualifying film festival, what types of short films they look for and what qualities an Oscar winning short film has. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64818163Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with Daniel Sol, the Co-Director & Founder of the Oscar Qualifying HollyShorts Festival.  During their discussion, they discuss how HollyShorts grew to become an Oscar Qualifying film festival, what types of short...
During their discussion, they discuss how HollyShorts grew to become an Oscar Qualifying film festival, what types of short films they look for and what qualities an Oscar winning short film has. ]]>3892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-film-programming-at-the-tribeca-film-festival-with-ben-thompson--64700993
During their discussion, they discuss Ben’s journey towards becoming a programmer, Curating the shorts programmes, how a block of shorts programming is built and the exact groundbreaking number of short films that he’s watched]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64700993Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with Ben Thompson, the VP of Shorts Programming at the Oscar Qualifying TriBeCa Festival.  During their discussion, they discuss Ben’s journey towards becoming a programmer, Curating the shorts programmes, how a block...
During their discussion, they discuss Ben’s journey towards becoming a programmer, Curating the shorts programmes, how a block of shorts programming is built and the exact groundbreaking number of short films that he’s watched]]>3336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-film-programming-for-a-new-oscar-qualifying-film-festival-the-dallas-international-film-festival--64574048
During their discussion, they discuss curating the shorts programme for DIFF, her plans for the festival and what makes a award winning short film]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64574048Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:08 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with Amber Ekleberry, the recently Oscar Qualifying Dallas International Film Festival’s Senior Director of Programming.  During their discussion, they discuss curating the shorts programme for DIFF, her plans for the...
During their discussion, they discuss curating the shorts programme for DIFF, her plans for the festival and what makes a award winning short film]]>2141falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-ashton-campbell-the-oak-cliff-film-festival-s-co-director--64463666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64463666Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah speaks with the Emmy award winning Ashton Campbell. During their discussion, they discuss his career journey so far including co-directing the Oak Cliff Film Festival, the secret to being a great interviewer & the iconic...3251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-all-things-shot-on-film-celluloid-jewelry-with-the-silver-screen-team--64347540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64347540Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn 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...2448falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-the-culture-of-a-texas-fest-the-billy-the-kid-film-festival--64239014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64239014Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn 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...1945false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-the-complex-role-of-a-film-projectionist-with-chad-pierce--64059163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64059163Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn 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.’2151false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-side-studios-the-sunscreen-film-festival-with-tony-armer--63859480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63859480Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn 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...2535falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-guide-to-smartphone-filmmaking-film-festivals-with-bart-weiss--63819246]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63819246Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn 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]]>2522falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-a-community-showcase-for-black-filmmakers-with-the-denton-black-film-festival-founders-harry-and-linda-eaddy--63700776
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63700776Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn 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,...
]]>1945false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/planning-adjusting-your-film-festival-strategy-around-covid-19-further-updates--63700592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40426146Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:45:12 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this special episode, Rebekah offers further updates regarding how to adjust your film festival strategy around the impact of COVID-19.1259coronavirus,covid19,film,filmfestival,filmfestivals,films,movie,movies,shortfilmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-q-a-with-actress-writer-vivien-reid--63700594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28717856Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:45:46 +0000The Film Festival DoctorWriter and Actress Vivien Reid discusses her extraordinary filmmaking journey and the making of her award winning short film ‘The Box’.1445falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-students-achieve-successful-festival-exposure-q-a-with-usc-school-of-cinematic-arts--63700593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24255034Sun, 17 May 2020 22:45:04 +0000The Film Festival DoctorClementine Ledger, USC School of Cinematic Arts Festival Coordinator, talks to Rebekah about helping their students create successful festival strategies.1412clementineledger,filmfestival,filmfestivaldoctor,filmfestivals,georgelucas,movies,schoolofcinematicarts,shortfilms,uscfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-of-webseries-welcome-to-the-world-of-rebecca-gold--63700595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24240710Sun, 03 May 2020 22:45:10 +0000The Film Festival DoctorDirector Ian David Diaz talks to Rebekah about his multi-award-winning web series Rebecca Gold and how it came together.1584filmfestival,filmfestivaldoctor,iandaviddiaz,rebeccagoldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-mind-of-a-film-festival-director-q-a-with-the-north-hollywood-cinefest--63700600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24211422Sun, 19 Apr 2020 22:45:02 +0000The Film Festival DoctorThe man behind one of LA's top reviewed Film Festivals - The North Hollywood Cinefest - Gustavo Sampaio talks to Rebekah about the festival's origins.1477filmfestival,films,gustavosampaio,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-q-a-with-actor-and-director-johnny-rey-diaz--63700597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24202050Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:45:11 +0000The Film Festival DoctorRebekah talks to established L.A. based actor and director Johnny Rey Diaz about juggling acting and directing and how film festivals helped him on his journey.1656filmfestival,filmfestivaldoctor,johnnyreydiazfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/planning-adjusting-your-film-festival-strategy-around-covid-19--63700604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24397661Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:45:06 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this special episode, Rebekah talks you through how to adjust your film festival strategy around the impact of the Coronavirus.1136coronavirus,covid19,film,filmfestival,filmfestivals,films,movie,movies,shortfilmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-introduction-to-the-people-s-republic-of-movies-q-a-with-filmmaker-eric-blakeney--63700601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24098228Sun, 22 Mar 2020 23:45:08 +0000The Film Festival DoctorFilmmaker Eric Blakeney chats to Rebekah about his recently launched collaborative film finance business, PROM - The People's Republic of Movies1496ericblakeney,filmfestival,filmfestivaldoctor,filmfinance,peoplesrepublicofmovies,promfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-q-a-with-director-tom-lawes--63700599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23591421Sun, 08 Mar 2020 11:45:14 +0000The Film Festival DoctorDirector and Composer Tom Lawes discusses his extraordinary filmmaking journey and the making of his silent award winning feature film, Amaryllis.2255amaryllis,filmfestival,filmfestivaldoctor,tomlawesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/law-order-the-importance-of-having-a-lawyer-on-your-team--63700598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23114142Sun, 23 Feb 2020 23:45:13 +0000The Film Festival DoctorRebekah chats to legal consultants, Leighton Lloyd and Simon Long about why a legal team are an essential component of a film production1776filmcontracts,filmproduction,legal,leightonlloyd,simonlongfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-mind-of-a-film-festival-director-the-valley-film-festival--63700603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22549196Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:45:07 +0000The Film Festival DoctorTracey Adlai - the woman behind one of the biggest L.A. Film Festivals - The Valley Film Festival - talks to Rebekah about what makes the event so successful.1562filmfestival,filmfestivaldoctor,losangeles,traceyadlai,valleyfilmfestivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-production-to-distribution-the-world-of-gunpowder-sky--63700606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22053707Sun, 26 Jan 2020 23:45:04 +0000The Film Festival DoctorAnna Levine, Development Manager for Gunpowder & Sky - one of the world's biggest up and coming genre production and distribution companies - talks to Rebekah about how to do great horror and sci-fi on a budget.1501annalevine,filmfestival,filmfestivals,gunpowder&skyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-mind-of-a-film-festival-director-the-hollyshorts-film-festival--63700607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21574833Sun, 12 Jan 2020 23:45:13 +0000The Film Festival DoctorHolly Castro is the Managing Director of HollyShorts, one of the biggest short film festivals in the world. She chats to Rebekah about how this LA based event has grown and become an Academy Award qualifying festival - and how incredibly proud she...1761hollyshorts,oscars,shortfilmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-q-a-with-actress-writer-producer-and-director-meghan-sunder--63700605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20763304Sun, 29 Dec 2019 23:45:16 +0000The Film Festival DoctorDirector Meghan Sunder talks to Rebekah about the making of her short film Olympians and its successful film festival journey.1570falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-q-a-with-the-creative-team-of-ladies-most-deject--63700610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20763284Sun, 15 Dec 2019 23:45:12 +0000The Film Festival DoctorClients of the Film Festival Doctor, creatives Mark Sayler and Conner Wharton, discuss the making of their short film 'Ladies Most Deject'.1622connerwharton,ladiesmostdeject,marksaylerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-on-q-a-with-director-lynda-reiss--63700609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20381309Sun, 01 Dec 2019 23:45:04 +0000The Film Festival DoctorFamous for being prop master on 'Stranger Things' and 'True Detective', director Lynda Reiss talks to Rebekah about the making of her short film 'Ready To Go' and its successful film festival journey.1773filmfestival,filmfestivaldoctor,lyndareiss,readytogo,strangerthings,truedetectivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-film-festival-journey-from-script-to-screen-to-festival-q-a-with-stephen-david-brooks--63700613www.stephendavidbrooks.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20062191Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:00:08 +0000The Film Festival DoctorEstablished US-based director Stephen David Brooks gives Rebekah an honest and insightful interview about his journey from making films to making powerful connections at film festivals. http://www.stephendavidbrooks.comwww.stephendavidbrooks.com]]>1550horror,stephendavidbrooks,stephenkingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-circe-festival-california-s-first-immersive-vr-film-festival-with-sean-marlon-newcombe--63700602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19847062Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:18:04 +0000The Film Festival DoctorRebekah to talks to Festival Director Sean Marlon Newcombe who introduces us to his groundbreaking VR Film Festival - the first of its kind which will be an immersive experience for all of those who attend.1518california,filmfestival,seanmarlon,seanmarlonnewcombe,vr,vrfilmfestivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-self-belief-q-a-with-lillianna--63700608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19591657Sun, 20 Oct 2019 22:50:16 +0000The Film Festival DoctorIn this episode, Rebekah talks to L.A. based actress Lillianna, who gives a raw and honest interview about the importance of believing in yourself. 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Not only to do we cover with our guests the key things to include in your festival strategy including creating your goals, planning your budgets and which festivals to target, we also go beyond this and talk about the importance of attaching a sales agent to your film, theatrical distribution planning and the all-important personal and self-development skills to name just a few of the topics we cover with our fascinating and celebrated guests.

There will also be spotlight interviews with our clients who share their festival journey with you and how important the festival circuit is for your film.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18720168Sun, 04 Aug 2019 12:42:15 +0000The Film Festival DoctorHi! I'm Rebekah Louisa Smith, The Film Festival Doctor and my podcast is designed to help you achieve film festival success and beyond. Not only to do we cover with our guests the key things to include in your festival strategy including creating...
Not only to do we cover with our guests the key things to include in your festival strategy including creating your goals, planning your budgets and which festivals to target, we also go beyond this and talk about the importance of attaching a sales agent to your film, theatrical distribution planning and the all-important personal and self-development skills to name just a few of the topics we cover with our fascinating and celebrated guests.

There will also be spotlight interviews with our clients who share their festival journey with you and how important the festival circuit is for your film.]]>43falsefull