In this engaging conversation, Danny Thompson welcomes back Graham Colbyns and Jonathan Andre Colton from the 29 Palms Queer Film Fest. They discuss the festival's growth, the challenges of organizing such an event, and the exciting films being showcased this year. The duo shares insights on how they have adapted the festival based on audience feedback and the importance of community support. They also highlight the significance of nurturing emerging filmmakers and the overall experience for festival-goers.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to the Festival 02:51 Learning from Last Year 03:09 Festival Location and After Party 03:44 Exciting Film Selections 05:37 Challenges of Organizing a Film Festival 06:56 Community Support and Grants 09:39 Navigating the Film Festival Experience 12:06 Filmmakers Behind the Festival 14:37 Quality of Indie Films and Emerging Talent 15:32 Future Plans for Workshops and Panels