Jenn recently attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time and has plenty to share about her experience. Jess also opens up about her own festival experiences, and the two discuss all the different ways to approach festivals — including networking, pitching projects, attending panels, and connecting with fellow filmmakers. They explore the importance of forming connections with industry professionals and making genuine friends in the process. Tune in to get a Casting Director's perspective on the world of film festivals, why they are hidden gems, and what to expect when attending events like Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca, and other major festivals that happen every year.

— Attending Film Festivals

— Networking at Festivals

— Casting Actors & Securing Financing

— Supporting One Another's Work

— Panels & Parties

— Seeing Fans, Industry Professionals, and Celebrities

— Representing Casting Directors at Festivals

— Plans for the Future & Staying Engaged in the Industry

— Which Festivals Jess & Jenn Look Forward to Attending

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