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You Got Into a Festival—Now What?

You Got Into a Festival—Now What?

Update: 2025-05-19
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You made it. Your film got into a festival. Maybe even an Oscar-qualifying one. But now what?In this episode, Alex Lee—festival director of Doc Edge—opens up about what really happens after selection day. He explains why most first-time filmmakers walk away disappointed, and what it actually takes to build relationships, secure distribution, and grow a filmmaking career from that starting point.If you're an emerging filmmaker hoping to break through, this conversation is both a wake-up call and an encouragement. You’ll walk away with the clarity (and hope) you didn’t know you needed.

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You Got Into a Festival—Now What?

You Got Into a Festival—Now What?

Giosuè Petrone