Daniel Springen is the executive director of the Orlando Film Festival and an award winning director. We talk about the ins and outs of film festivals and the challenges indie filmmakers face today.   He shares tips for indie filmmakers on how to make a quality film on a small budget, plus what curators are looking for when choosing a film to screen at a festival. My film, Pui Chan: Kung Fu Pioneer screened at his film festival in 2012, and it was one of the most fun festivals we attended. The parties, panels, and workshops were fantastic, and the event has gotten even bigger over the years. Screening 411 films over 8 days, this is an event not to be missed in Orlando. Check out the Orlando Film Festival October 19-26 at the Cobb Theater in downtown Orlando.

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Discussed in this episode

Ride with Norman Reedus

Los Gritones (The Screamers – short film)

The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler

TECHNICAL FILM TALK: Film Aspect Ratios

King Kong

Star Wars

Mash

Time Bandits

CChat 21 with Roger Garcia on cinema theory

 

Dan Springen presents award to Grandmaster Chan in 2012 at Orlando Film Festival

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