The Film Festival Doctor Podcast

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The Film Festival Doctor Podcast episodes

June 19, 2025 Inside the Mind of Festival Director, Programmer & Screener Abby Wright
In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with Abby Wright the founder of Femme Filth Fest, programmer at the Woods Hole Film Festival, screener at the National Film Festival for TalentedYouth and the proof of concept film festival the Proof Film Festival.
44 min
June 12, 2025 Preview of the 2025 Oak Cliff Film Festival
In this episode, Rebekah speaks with the Oak Cliff Film Festival's Ashton Campbell & Lauren Alberque previewing their 2025 programme and what's in store for this year's film festival.
1 hr 22 min
June 05, 2025 Narrative Film Programming at the Sundance Film Festival with Ana Souza
In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Ana Souza Manager of Programming & Programmer at theSundance Film Festival. She discusses how she and the Sundance team curate their programme, why filmmakers need to pay attention to premiere policies and her infamous coat
43 min
April 10, 2025 Festival Programming and Filmmaking in Australia with Kyle Goldfinch
In this episode Rebekah has an in-depth chat with the multi talented festival screener & filmmaker Kyle Goldfinch
44 min
April 03, 2025 Festival Programming and Curation with the Wyoming International Film Festival Exec Director Rudi Womack
In this episode Rebekah has an in-depth chat with Rudi Womack the Exec Director of one of the Wild West’s best festivals The Wyoming International Film Festival.
49 min
March 27, 2025 Documentary Film Programming 101 with the Thin Line Fest
In this episode Rebekah chats with the team members of the longest running documentary film festival in Texas the Thin Line Festival about their programming techniques & secrets.
23 min
March 20, 2025 Building an Oscar Winning Film Festival with HollyShorts Co-Director Daniel Sol
In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Daniel Sol, the Co-Director & Founder of the Oscar Qualifying HollyShorts Festival.

During their discussion, they discuss how HollyShorts grew to become an Oscar Qualifying film festival, what types of short films they look for and what qualities an Oscar winning short film has.
1 hr 5 min
March 13, 2025 Short Film Programming at the Tribeca Film Festival with Ben Thompson
In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Ben Thompson, the VP of Shorts Programming at the Oscar Qualifying TriBeCa Festival.

During their discussion, they discuss Ben’s journey towards becoming a programmer, Curating the shorts programmes, how a block of shorts programming is built and the exact groundbreaking number of short films that he’s watched
56 min
March 06, 2025 Short Film Programming for a new Oscar Qualifying Film Festival; the Dallas International Film Festival
In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Amber Ekleberry, the recently Oscar Qualifying Dallas International Film Festival’s Senior Director of Programming.

During their discussion, they discuss curating the shorts programme for DIFF, her plans for the festival and what makes a award winning short film
36 min
February 27, 2025 Spotlight on Ashton Campbell, The Oak Cliff Film Festival’s Co-Director
In this episode, Rebekah speaks with the Emmy award winning Ashton Campbell. During their discussion, they discuss his career journey so far including co-directing the Oak Cliff Film Festival, the secret to being a great interviewer & the iconic Texas Theatre.
55 min

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Rebekah Louisa Smith, aka The Film Festival Doctor, is a film festival strategist who can help you get your film seen on the festival circuit.

Her podcast focuses on all things film…

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