My intent with this festival is simple: bring art alive again. This is an event that emphasizes less on celebrity appearances, red carpets and expensive sponsors. It remains a forum for filmmakers and fans to meet and merge minds. It has proven to be a foundation of fun while showcasing artistic souls and their work. It is an opportunity to honor the czars of independent cinema, and to initiate my platform of helping others to pursue their passions.
I am so thrilled that my festival, over the course of the last seven years, has done so much to help the filmmaking community. Those who have met through my event have gone on to work together to make more movies. I am proud to say that I have provided numerous Q and A panels that are both thought provoking and truly in-depth. I am delighted that many filmmakers have left the festival not just with laurels, but also film reviews, interviews at and after the festival, as well as being offered distribution on various platforms. I am also told that my festival is a very friendly, hands-on experience that allows for numerous networking opportunities. I have a deep-rooted passion for both filmmakers and the need for them to be spotlighted and seen, and so I try very hard to help them all year round and not just at the festival.
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