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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 festivals to help you learn more about this part of the film industry.Rebekah interviews festival programmers from all over the world, unpacking their programming process and exploring in detail what they look for when selecting films to screen at their festival.You can find out more about her here www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com & Instagram @rebekahfilmdr Like, Subscribe, leave a review and visit the Shop page on the website for more free resources and information.
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- 6 days ago54 min
Programming the Lone Star Film Festival
In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Anderson William the Lone Star Film Festival's Director of Programming. They discuss his role, how he curates the festival and the key patterns and trends he sees each year.
- 2 weeks ago1 min
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- 2 weeks ago52 min
The Art of Genre Film Programming with Joe Mauceri
In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with veteran programmer Joe Mauceri who has worked in genre film programming for over 20 years. He is one of the curators of the Winter Film Festival's FEARS programme.
- Jun 25, 20261h 12m
Oak Cliff Film Festival Preview 2026
In this episode, Rebekah welcomes the Oak Cliff Film Festival back to the podcast. Lauren Alberque & Ashton Campbell share with her an exclusive preview of what's in store for this year's Festival and reveal their personal top film picks.
- Jun 11, 202655 min
Spotlight on the Beeston Film Festival
In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with John Currie, the Beeston Film Festival's Director, discussing the Festival's growth over the years, curating its programme, and becoming a BIFA qualifying Film Festival.
- May 28, 202651 min
Behind the Scenes at the McMinnville Short Film Festival
In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive into Oregon's premiere short film festival; the McMinnville Short Film Festival with the Executive Director and programmer Heather Older
- May 14, 202657 min
Filmmaker Round Table Discussion
Recorded live during the McMinnvile Short Film Festival, Rebekah sits down with three filmmakers; Ali Cook, Mylissa Fitzsimmons & Keaton Morris-Stan and talks candidly about their festival journeys, goals and experiences on the circuit.
- Apr 30, 202654 min
Acting, Directing and Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Juliet Landau
In this masterclass episode, Rebekah speaks with the iconic BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER superstar Juliet Landau. They discuss acting, first-time filmmaking and becoming a successful podcaster.
About The Film Festival Doctor Podcast
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 festivals to help you learn more about this part of the film industry.Rebekah interviews festival programmers from all over the world, unpacking their programming process and exploring in detail what they look for when selecting films to screen at their festival.You can find out more about her here www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com & Instagram @rebekahfilmdr Like, Subscribe, leave a review and visit the Shop page on the website for more free resources and information.
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