The Film Festival Doctor Podcast

Programming TIFF & the Aspen Short Film Festival with Jason Anderson

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with veteran programmer Jason Anderson discussing candidly programming Canadian, Benelux and Nordic feature films for the Toronto Internat

Bitesize Episode - Spotlight on the Importance of Film Festival Partnerships

In this new ‘Bitesize’ series Rebekah takes a deep dive for 15 minutes on one topic. In this episode, she sits down with marketing expert Eric Vollweiler to discuss how m

The Film Festival Doctor Podcast LIVE from the Waco Independent Film Festival

In this episode, recorded live from the Waco Independent Film Festival, Rebekah sits down with three film festival Directors from the McMinnville Short Film Festival, the

Bitesize Episode - Spotlight on Disability Film Programming

In this new ‘Bitesize’ series Rebekah takes a deep dive for 15 minutes on one topic with a film festival programmer. In this episode, she sits down with Nicole Sandavol f

Behind The Scenes at the Aesthetica Short Film Festival

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Cherie Federico, the Festival Director of the Aesthetica Film Festival, one of the UK's largest BAFTA & BIFA qualifying film festival

Programming the Lone Star Film Festival

In 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 ke

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The Art of Genre Film Programming with Joe Mauceri

In 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 th

Oak Cliff Film Festival Preview 2026

In 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 sto

Spotlight on the Beeston Film Festival

In 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

Behind the Scenes at the McMinnville Short Film Festival

In 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 Heat

Filmmaker Round Table Discussion

Recorded live during the McMinnvile Short Film Festival, Rebekah sits down with three filmmakers; Ali Cook, Mylissa Fitzsimmons & Keaton Morris-Stan and talks candidly ab

Acting, Directing and Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Juliet Landau

In this masterclass episode, Rebekah speaks with the iconic BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER superstar Juliet Landau. They discuss acting, first-time filmmaking and becoming a su

Spotlight on the Austin Revolution Film Festival

In 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 Tex

Short Film Programming at the Sundance Film Festival

In 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.  

Inside the Mind of Film Festival Programmer & Manager Hanna Mason

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with seasoned Festival programmer and manager Hanna Mason about her impressive career programming film festivals and what she specifically

Programming & Curation with the Utah Film Festival

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive exploring the programming techniques, crafts and PR & marketing strategies with the Utah Film Festival. 

Student Film Programming with the Mometu College Film Festival

In this episode, Rebekah focuses on college student programming and interviews Bryan Louzil the Founder & Director of one of North America's leading student festivals; th

Spotlight on the Worcester International Film Festival

In 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 e

Inside Heartland Film

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with the Heartland International Film Festival & the Oscar & BAFTA & Goya qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival’s Artistic Director Greg So