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Caroline Libresco, Senior Programmer, Sundance, on the most exciting aspect of the film festival experience.
From the 2010 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Matt Grady, Factory 25, on how to think about your festival run.
From the 2010 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Ryan Werner, IFC Films, on the importance of picking the right festival to premiere your film at.
From the 2010 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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