From universities to coffee shops, from Broadway shows to the local movie theater, from Panama to NJ to France to NY to Santa Barbara, our guest this episode has had quite the journey to where he is now. Join guest host Diane Sims for a riveting conversation with Roger Durling, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Film Festival for the last 20 years, on how he fell in love with the silver screen, found his way to Santa Barbara, and saved & transformed the nearly dead film festival.
Things we talked about in this episode:
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Cinema In Flux by Roger Durling
SBIFF 2023 - Angela Bassett Discusses "The Jacksons" & "What's Love Got To Do With It?"
SBIFF 2022 - Roger Durling Opening Night Speech
SBFF 2023 - Outstanding Performer of The Year Award Honoring Cate Blanchett (Complete Event)
The Telluride Film Festival
Syracuse University College of Visual and Performing Arts
The Peddie School
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