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Frankly FestivalsFrankly FestivalsMarketing 101 for Fests and FilmmakersToday, we are going to talk to three master PR people – positions that most festivals outsource.  Marketing and PR is such a key element of any festival. And it entails much more than promotion of the event – a good PR firm will also manage the Red Carpet experience, press relations, press and blog reviews, and so much more.JOHN WILDMAN with Wildworks PR is a multi-faceted presence in the entertainment world, known for his work as a film and film festival publicist, consultant, filmmaker, journalist, and critic. Currently, he is the publicist and consultant for independent films, and m...2025-06-011h 01Frankly FestivalsFrankly FestivalsThe People Who Make a Festival HappenFor this episode, we explore key staff members who make a festival happen. Some of these staff members are year-round and shape the festival’s mission, while others come on for a shorter period of time, but whose contribution is immeasurable.Our guests:BETH BARRET, the Artistic Director for SIFF, the Seattle International FF. Beth has been with SIFF since 2003, and is responsible for managing the artistic vision of SIFF, including all aspects of programming for the Seattle International Film Festival, SIFF Cinema’s 6 year-round screens, and the SIFF Education team. PAUL...2025-05-011h 04Mississippi Baptist - Around the TableMississippi Baptist - Around the TableDon Gann describes unique ministry strategies in OxfordSend us a textPull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Don Gann, Senior Pastor at FBC Oxford.  We get into talks about ministry when you are steps away from one of the largest universities in the Southeast.  Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsMarch 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various LocationsApril 3: CP 100 Dinner - BiloxiApril 4: CP 100 Dinner - MadisonApril 7: State Preaching Conference: Blue Mountain Christian UniversityApril 8: State Preaching Conference: Garaywa Camp & Conference CenterApril 9: State Preaching Conference: William Carey UniversityApril 12: Disaster Relief Training - Gr...2025-04-0119 minFrankly FestivalsFrankly FestivalsThe Tech EpisodeThis month, Jon and Bart discuss a broad topic that, while important for festivals – is really critical for filmmakers. Tech. Not cameras and lights, but hope to best prep your film for festival play. Now that everything is digital, things have been challenging – file compression issues, wrong aspect ratio, inappropriate sound mixes. Hear from three tech pioneers for best practices and tips to ensure perfect screenings.Our Guests:In 2011, GARRETT SERGEANT started SimpleDCP, one of the first DCP creation sites for indie filmmakers. He is a motion picture editor based in the Los Ange...2025-04-011h 08Frankly FestivalsFrankly FestivalsHow Film Festivals (Don't) Make MoneyWe have all heard from filmmakers that festivals make a mint from submission fees, and that festival staff are wildly overpaid and wasting the millions of dollars they get from such fees. But the reality is very different — that most festivals barely net $10K from submission fees, and that ticket sales also cover only a fraction of theater rent, event expenses, and staff pay – if they get paid at all. We are doing a do a deep dive into festival finances — including fundraising, grants, sponsors and partners, and, of course, the often misunderstood submission fees. Our Gu...2025-03-071h 07Frankly FestivalsFrankly FestivalsYou Asked Us... We Answered!In this episode, hosts Jon Gann and Bart Weiss discuss the intricacies of film festivals, offering valuable advice for filmmakers. They explore the history and purpose of festivals, the challenges of organizing them, the importance of doing research before submitting films, and the necessity of building community and networking within the film festival circuit. Both hosts bring their wealth of experience to demystify the festival process and emphasize the critical aspects of festival submissions, programming, and participation for aspiring filmmakers. Get full access to Behind the Screens at reelplan.substack.com/subscribe2024-12-031h 11Frankly FestivalsFrankly FestivalsBest Practices, Transparency, and Ethics for Film FestivalsIt's finally here -- the long-awaited release of a new program from the Film Festival Alliance to create a set of best practices for festivals, including a searchable database for filmmakers to compare and contrast events, allowing them to create better festival strategies. Jon and Bart are joined by Bears Rebecca Fonte, the Artistic Director of aGLIFF/PRISM, and Gray Rodriguez, the Director of Communications for the Film Festival Alliance.Almost 12 years in the making, this new set of standards will revolutionize festivals, and assign a badge of professionalism and credibility to worthy events.2024-10-311h 02Frankly FestivalsFrankly FestivalsHow did we get here? A history of Film FestivalsThis month, Jon & Bart discuss the history of film festivals, and where the industry is today, with Sky Sitney, the co-founder and festival director of DC/DOX, and the former festival director of AFI Docs (originally known as Silverdocs), and a professor at Georgetown University, and Mark Rabinowitz, co-founder of indieWIRE, producer, acquisitions executive, programmer, and a member of the Louisville Film Commission.We also talk about the big move ahead for Sundance, and honestly answer questions from filmmakers about festivals and filmmaking. Get full access to Behind the Screens at reelplan.substack.com...2024-09-301h 14Frankly FestivalsFrankly FestivalsThe inherent divide between the interests of festivals and filmmakersWelcome to Frankly Festivals, a new podcast that explores the ecosystem of film events and filmmakers, in an attempt to demystify each others’ pressures and interests, in order to foster greater cooperation, understanding, and a stronger industry.This month, Jon & Bart speak with Lela Meadow-Conner, creative producer of “Chasing Chasing Amy”, former Executive Director of Film Festival Alliance, the co-creator of the Tallgrass Film Festival, and creator of the mamafilm microcinema and multi-city film series, and Geoff Marslett, award winning filmmaker of “Mars,” “Monkey vs. Robot,” and “Quantum Cowboys,” and teacher at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the U...2024-08-201h 18MediaMaker SpotlightMediaMaker SpotlightNavigating Film Festivals - RERUNWhile simply making a film is a passion project and can take years of work, getting your finished movie into a film festival can be nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams takes a deep dive into film festivals and how to navigate the festival circuit for maximum exposure and a possible ticket to Hollywood. She  speaks with Heather Waters, who is the founder and producer of the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) and runs the RIFF Arts Institute. In 2022, RIFF runs from June 7 to June 12. She then chats with J...2023-01-1553 minMississippi Baptist - Around the TableMississippi Baptist - Around the TableUpdate from the Sexual Abuse Response Team with Brad Eubank and Don GannSend us a textPull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with pastors Brad Eubank (Chairman of SART) and Don Gann. Both men are on the 11-person Sexual Abuse Response Team appointed by President Lloyd Sweatt earlier this year.  Hear the latest updates from the team on items they have discussed this year and working on for 2023.  Show Links: mbcb.org/SARTMinistry Safe Session 1 of the Annual MeetingFearless for Women (Fearless for Men will be released in 2023)Around the Corner Events: Discern: Janua...2022-12-1339 minMurder Mile UK True CrimeMurder Mile UK True Crime#193 - A Spoiled Brat (Regents Park, London, England)On the 2nd of June 1935, Ms Riley, owner of a two-floor flat at 19 Gloucester Avenue in Regent’s Park asked her friend, 63-year-old Louise Gann to house-sit while she went on holiday. Feeling a little lonely in a spacious two-floor flat, for three weeks in June, Louise was accompanied by her 20-year old daughter Maxine and Maxine’s boyfriend, 28-year-old Alan Grierson.The morning of Saturday 22nd June 1935 had started much the same as any other. They’d had a cup of tea, a cooked breakfast, and – as Maxine and Alan headed off to work – they had agreed...2022-12-011h 03Staying ConnectedStaying ConnectedKelly GannIn today’s episode, we’re going to talk to Kelly Gann, who was diagnosed with VEDS in 2009, when she was in Physician Assistant (PA) school. Kelly shares how she coped with that diagnosis, how her life has changed since then, and how her experience has changed now that her sister, Cristy, has also been diagnosed. Find more information about VEDS, including support groups, an emergency preparedness kit with a wallet card, and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to s...2022-11-2630 minStaying ConnectedStaying ConnectedKelly GannIn today’s episode, we’re going to talk to Kelly Gann, who was diagnosed with VEDS in 2009, when she was in Physician Assistant (PA) school. Kelly shares how she coped with that diagnosis, how her life has changed since then, and how her experience has changed now that her sister, Cristy, has also been diagnosed. Find more information about VEDS, including support groups, an emergency preparedness kit with a wallet card, and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to s...2022-11-2630 minStaying Connected – Staying ConnectedStaying Connected – Staying ConnectedKelly GannIn today’s episode, we’re going to talk to Kelly Gann, who was diagnosed with VEDS in 2009, when she was in Physician Assistant (PA) school. Kelly shares how she coped with that diagnosis, how her life has changed since then, and how her experience has changed now that her sister, Cristy, has also been diagnosed. Find more information about VEDS, including support groups, an emergency preparedness kit with a wallet card, and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to s...2022-11-2630 minStaying ConnectedStaying ConnectedCristy GannCristy Gann was diagnosed with VEDS after her son Hunter died of an aortic dissection last year, in September of 2021. Hunter was only 14 years old. In this interview, Cristy shares what happened to Hunter, signs of VEDS that were missed in both her and Hunter, and how she is handling her own diagnosis. Find more information about VEDS, including support groups, an emergency preparedness kit with a wallet card, and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to share your...2022-10-1526 minStaying ConnectedStaying ConnectedCristy GannCristy Gann was diagnosed with VEDS after her son Hunter died of an aortic dissection last year, in September of 2021. Hunter was only 14 years old. In this interview, Cristy shares what happened to Hunter, signs of VEDS that were missed in both her and Hunter, and how she is handling her own diagnosis. Find more information about VEDS, including support groups, an emergency preparedness kit with a wallet card, and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to share your...2022-10-1526 minStaying Connected – Staying ConnectedStaying Connected – Staying ConnectedCristy GannCristy Gann was diagnosed with VEDS after her son Hunter died of an aortic dissection last year, in September of 2021. Hunter was only 14 years old. In this interview, Cristy shares what happened to Hunter, signs of VEDS that were missed in both her and Hunter, and how she is handling her own diagnosis. Find more information about VEDS, including support groups, an emergency preparedness kit with a wallet card, and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to share your...2022-10-1526 minYours, Mine, & TheirsYours, Mine, & TheirsPodcast 93: Grizzly GannThursday, August 11, 2022 "It's not like Out of Africa where it's a beautiful film to watch and I want to kill myself while I'm watching it." We break solitary man in the wilderness rule number one by allowing three of us in the conversation (all indoors as well). It's okay because it turns out solitary men and women in movies are hardly solitary at all. Hey Ammon's back with us! 0:00 -- Intro4:58 -- Jeremiah Johnson41:33 -- The Journey of Natty Gann1.03:14 -- Grizzly Man1.29:30 -- Commercial contact break...2022-07-262h 24Yours, Mine, & TheirsYours, Mine, & TheirsPodcast 92: The Ammon Tully HorrorMonday, July 25, 2022 "I choose to believe that 30 minutes ago your house looked like the house I just left." Ammon's back with three movies he had never seen before! He took suggestions from loved ones! I think we feel bad we didn't talk about that hostage scene in RoboCop where one of the guy's demands is a car with really lousy gas mileage. "They miss him SO many times, and RoboCop is NOT fast." 0:00 -- Intro3:05 -- The Amityville Horror32:08 -- RoboCop1.00:57 -- Tully1.29:50 -- Commercial contact break1...2022-07-252h 34MediaMaker SpotlightMediaMaker SpotlightProducer's Pick: Sandra Selects Episode #10In the break between seasons, show producers recommend a past episode to check out. This week, Sandra Abrams recommends Episode #10 all about Navigating Film Festivals.Full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1928222/10574257Show page: https://www.wifv.org/podcast/Released on May 8, 2022, the original show notes are:While simply making a film is a passion project and can take years of work, getting your finished movie into a film festival can be nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams takes a deep dive into...2022-07-0304 minMediaMaker SpotlightMediaMaker SpotlightNavigating Film FestivalsWhile simply making a film is a passion project and can take years of work, getting your finished movie into a film festival can be nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams takes a deep dive into film festivals and how to navigate the festival circuit for maximum exposure and a possible ticket to Hollywood. She  speaks with Heather Waters, who is the founder and producer of the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) and runs the RIFF Arts Institute. In 2022, RIFF runs from June 7 to June 12. She then chats with J...2022-05-0853 min\"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordonConversations: Jon GannOur salute to independent filmmakers continues as we profile filmmaker, film festival consultant and author, Jon Gann.He is the Director of Programming for the Film Festival Alliance, the first non-profit organization formed to professionalize festival organizers. He is also the shorts programmer for both the SF Indie Fest and the Port Townsend Film Festival.2021-10-2924 minFrameformFrameformOutside Eye: Conversations With Non-Dance FilmmakersYes, dance film is a pretty niche mode of filmmaking-- not everyone is familiar with its artistry. But that’s the point of Frameform; to spread the appreciation and practice of screendance for audiences beyond the classroom and film festival space. This week, Jen, Clare, and Hannah sit down with 3 friends outside the dance film community and find out what they know, like, and dislike about the form.--Today’s guest conversations include:Jon Gann @jonganndcJack SchweitzerArthur Veenema @arthur_veenema from the A Century In Cinema Podc...2021-08-0455 minFilmmaker\'s StoriesFilmmaker's StoriesJon Gann, Filmmaker, Film Consultant, Founder of DC Shorts and Reel PlanBased in Washington DC, one of Jon’s first short film projects, Cyberslut (2001), took the festival circuit by storm, playing over 60 festivals around the world - yet here’s a man who has claimed he’s not a great filmmaker! Jon takes pride in connecting people and being a problem solver. After his own disheartening experiences of film festivals, Jon started the DC Shorts Film Festival in 2003 which was a huge success, becoming the largest short-film festival in the US. Jon has since consulted on festivals around the world, such as the Sunderland Shorts Film Festival here in the...2021-06-1422 minSupergirl RadioSupergirl RadioSupergirl Radio Season 6 - Episode 3: Phantom MenacesIn this week’s episode of Supergirl Radio, Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson were LIVE [and WIRED] to discuss the Supergirl season six episode titled "Phantom Menaces"!  Note: Rebecca forgot to select her microphone in StreamYard so it defaulted to her Macbook Pro microphone. Lesson learned! Supergirl Radio Links: Live Stream Supergirl Radio Patreon  Legion of Super-Sponsors DC TV Podcasts TeePublic Store Episode Links: Here's Why Kelly Found Out About Kara's Secret Identity Off-Screen How to Join a Zoom Meeting As An Animated Character (Justice Con) Official Description by The CW for Su...2021-04-172h 10Supergirl RadioSupergirl RadioSupergirl Radio Season 6 - Episode 2: A Few Good WomenIn this week’s episode of Supergirl Radio, Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson were LIVE [and WIRED] to discuss the Supergirl season six episode titled "A Few Good Women"!  Supergirl Radio Links: Live Stream Supergirl Radio Patreon  Legion of Super-Sponsors DC TV Podcasts TeePublic Store Episode Links: Thomas Lennon teases Mxyzptlk in Season 6 Flat Supergirl Lena Luthor's Blouse in "The House of L" Lena Luthor's Dress in "A Few Good Women" Krall from Star Trek Beyond Official Description by The CW for Supergirl 6.02: "As the stakes with Lex are raised higher than ever before...2021-04-092h 40Supergirl RadioSupergirl RadioSupergirl Radio Season 6 - Episode 1: RebirthIn this week’s episode of Supergirl Radio, Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson were LIVE [and WIRED] to discuss the Supergirl season six premiere titled "Rebirth"!  Supergirl Radio Links: Live Stream Supergirl Radio Patreon  Legion of Super-Sponsors DC TV Podcasts TeePublic Store Episode Links: The Flash Podcast's Ray Porter Interview Rebecca Johnson on DCTV After Dark Official Description by The CW for Supergirl 6.01: "As Brainiac lays close to death after trying to stop Lex, Supergirl and team soar in to save him, engaging in an epic battle with Gamemnae. After beating Leviathan, Supergirl turns...2021-04-022h 11The Parking PodcastThe Parking PodcastE36: An Interview with Jon Gann and a Conversation about Pop-Up Drive-In Movie TheatersJon Gann, Chief Strategist of ReelPlan, discusses using parking facilities to stage pop-up drive-in movie theaters.2020-09-2919 minSupergirl RadioSupergirl RadioSupergirl Radio Season 5 - Episode 19: Immortal KombatIn this week’s episode of Supergirl Radio, Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson were LIVE [and WIRED] to discuss the Supergirl season five finale titled "Immortal Kombat"!  Watch the Live [and Wired] Stream News Links: The CW's Fall and January Schedules Superman and Batwoman Crossover Ruby Rose Exists Batwoman DC TV Podcasts Annual Charity Fundraiser Event Official Description by The CW for Supergirl 5.19: "Supergirl realizes that in order to stop Lex and Leviathan she must work with one person she never thought she'd trust again - Lena. Nia keeps dreaming about Brainy but strug...2020-05-211h 53Supergirl RadioSupergirl RadioSupergirl Radio Season 5 - Episode 18: The Missing LinkIn this week’s episode of Supergirl Radio, Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson discuss the Supergirl season five penultimate episode titled "The Missing Link"!  Official Description by The CW for Supergirl 5.18: "Supergirl and the team go head to head against Rama Khan and Leviathan. Meanwhile, Lena and Lex must join forces when Project Non Nocere fails, leaving the two siblings in serious danger. Guest Stars include Jon Cryer (Lex Luthor), Sean Astin (Pete Andrews), Cara Buono (Gamemnae), Willie Garson (Steve Lomeli), Sharon Leal (M'gann M'orzz), Donna Benedicto (Agent Reiff), Mitch Pileggi (Rama Khan), Dustin Brooks (Stunt Prisoner #1), Demord...2020-05-142h 03Supergirl RadioSupergirl RadioSupergirl Radio Season 5 - Episode 17: Deus Lex MachinaIn this week’s episode of Supergirl Radio, Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson discuss the Supergirl season five episode titled "Deus Lex Machina"!  Links: Lexosuit (Arrowverse Wiki) Clothing Colors - What Your Clothes Say About Your Personality What Your Clothing Color Choice Says About You "Fight for Lena's soul" Interview Le nozze di Figaro "Porgi, amor, qualche ristoro" @thelabcats Official Description by The CW for Supergirl 5.17: "Lex proceeds to lay an intricate plan to bring Lena closer to him, defeat Leviathan's latest attack, and pit Supergirl and team against Leviathan. It is also revealed how Lex c...2020-05-072h 01The Coaches RoundtableThe Coaches RoundtableEpisode 23 (Scott Gann and Jon Fitzpatrick)On this episode we are joined by Scott Gann and Jon Fitzpatrick. They discuss the everyday drills they like to do, building team chemistry, and so much more!2020-05-0343 minA Match Made In SpaceA Match Made In SpaceEpisode 52 - RobocopCan you, fly Ali?This episode, Jon shows Ali the classic 1987 action movie/social satire Robocop, directed by Paul Verhoeven. Ali enjoys a rousing game of NUKEM! Jon buys that for a dollar. But will they be able to overcome Directive Four? Either way, dead or alive, you’re coming with them.Robocop stars Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Red from that 70s Show, Sol Gann, Albert from Twin Peaks, Leeza Gibbons, Ronny Cox, and so many more character actors!2020-03-0500 minTK with James Scott: A Writing, Reading, & Books PodcastTK with James Scott: A Writing, Reading, & Books PodcastJulia Phillips & Jon SealyWith the long road of a novel ahead of her, Julia Phillips mined her obsessions, and based her debut, DISAPPEARING EARTH, on her love of Russia's Kamchatka peninsula and her desire to portray the effects of violent acts on women. She and James talk about the cost of being horrified, the surprising realization that not everyone loves Soviet architecture, the book that unlocked her book, and the need to keep readers from chopping the vegetables. Then James talks to Jon Sealy about his new press, Haywire Books.  - Julia Phillips: http://www.juliaphillipswrites.com/ ...2019-05-151h 36BuiltOnAirBuiltOnAirJon Gann, Film Festival ConsultantWelcome to BuiltOnAir, a podcast and video series about all things Airtable. Each week, we talk with someone active in the Airtable community to discuss their experiences and showcase an interesting way they’ve used Airtable in their work.Jon Gann is an Events & Organizational Strategist from Washington, DC. Jon is probably best known for his contributions in the film festival world, and he’s done a lot to catalyze the sharing of institutional knowledge in what can be a fairly opaque industry. After attending many fests as a filmm...2019-04-2246 minMusic PopcastMusic PopcastRemembering The Village Voice, Music Criticism's Crucible: Part 1Forty years of writers and editors share memories about helping invent a language to talk about music, and the artists they critiqued — some grateful, some not. Guests: Robert Christgau, Jon Pareles, Nelson George, Kyle Gann and Joe Levy.2018-09-101h 14PopcastPopcastRemembering The Village Voice, Music Criticism's Crucible: Part 1Forty years of writers and editors share memories about helping invent a language to talk about music, and the artists they critiqued — some grateful, some not. Guests: Robert Christgau, Jon Pareles, Nelson George, Kyle Gann and Joe Levy. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2018-09-101h 13Your Favorite Movie PodcastYour Favorite Movie PodcastEp. 4- Woof. (or Adventures With Mi Familia Feeling Pretty)Jon & Caitlin discuss 'I Feel Pretty', 'Iron Will', 'The Journey of Natty Gann', and 'My Family/Mi Familia'2018-05-0953 minAfter the HypeAfter the HypeEP #204 - Wonder WomanWe have a WONDERful episode for you this week as we talk about Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman! Special guest Tamara Brooks joins us to share in the joy and excitement that is this movie. What a time to be a comic book fan! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? BRYAN - Pet JON - Nioh EMILY - Freakish TAMARA - Midnight Texas CHEWIE - Queen Kong RATING SYSTEM - "Movies That Made You Feel Empowered As A Kid" BRYAN - Forrest Gump ...2017-09-281h 13Film Festival Secrets PodcastFilm Festival Secrets Podcast#23 - Jon Gann, founder of the DC Shorts film festivalThe first episode of the new season of the Film Festival Secrets podcast! See getmoresecrets.com to learn how you can listen in on future recordings.Jon Gann is the founder of the DC Film Alliance, a non-profit organization supporting Washington, DC's film and video community, and the creator of the DC Shorts Film Festival - one of the country's premier short film showcases. Jon is also a filmmaker and the author of "Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work." In this episode we talk with Jon about festival programming, how film schools fail their students, and...2015-06-2400 minA Match Made In SpaceA Match Made In SpaceEpisode 10 - The Journey of Natty GannAfter a disastrous botched recording yesterday, MMIS is back with The Journey of Natty Gann, a surprisingly violent Disney live action romp that is not about an intrepid girl reporter! Ali turns in an admirable performance, given that she was furious to have to do this twice. Jon refuses to sing Spider-Wolf again. The Journey of Natty Gann was directed by Jeremy Kagan, and stars Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, Ray Wise, Lainie Kazan, Scatman Crothers, and Jed the Wolf-Dog. Screenplay by Clifford Odets and Jack London.* *(This might be a lie)2015-05-1900 minThe Broken Projector Movie PodcastThe Broken Projector Movie PodcastHow To Get Rejected By a Film FestivalIf you've ever stuffed DVDs into envelopes or furiously filled out Without a Box submission forms in order to prepare your baby, your darling, your movie to be sent off to a film festival for their harsh and final judgment, this one's for you. DC Shorts founder and programmer Jon Gann joins us to discuss some common mistakes made by filmmakers attempting to get their work screened and to talk about the philosophy behind how his team chooses what movies they pick. Plus, Geoff and I answer your screenwriting questions about avoiding procrastination, specialized drafts and how...2015-03-0600 minDCMPTD Podcast FeedDCMPTD Podcast FeedDC Film Office Speakeasy Shorts InterviewLeslie Green of the DC Film Office interviews Jon Gann, executive director of the DC Film Alliance and DC Shorts and Amy Saidman, artistic executive director of Speakeasy DC. They discuss a new partnership between the DC Film Office, DC Shorts and Speakeasy DC for a new film competition called Speakeasy Shorts that will debut on November 9.2012-11-0100 minTohubohu Producer PodcastTohubohu Producer PodcastEpisode 19: The Secrets of Film Festival ProgrammingIn this episode, first airing September 1, 2012, we sit down with DC filmmaker and festival director Jon Gann to discuss the upcoming DC Shorts film festival and the experiences that led to his new book, Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.2012-09-011h 03The ScoopThe ScoopFilm FestivalsFilm Festivals. Are they worth it for filmmakers? How do you know which ones to choose and which to avoid? This month the Scoop talks with film festival organizers, Jon Gann of DC Shorts and Curtis Prather of Spooky Movie 2009. They are both filmmakers and artists in their own right, so approach the festivals from the filmmakers point of view.2009-10-2300 min