Best in Fest
Host Leslie LaPage, Director of LaFemme International Film Festival uncovers the Secrets of Filmmaking with her lineup of industry professional guests. In every episode you will learn things like how to make the most out of the film festival circuit, how to find a great distribution partner, how to attract A list talent, finding the perfect representation, the dirty little secrets of Hollywood and much more.
Podcasting since 2021 • 261 episodes
Best in Fest
Latest Episodes
How to Distribute an Independent Documentary with Theresa Demarest: Festivals, Amazon Prime & Audience Building
In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Theresa Demarest, an independent documentary filmmaker whose unconventional path to filmmaking includes life as a musician, critical care nurse, and activist story...
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How Actors Land Managers, Self-Tape Auditions & Survive Hollywood’s Industry Slowdown with Amanda Hendon
In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage speaks with Amanda Hendon, owner and president of Entertainment 333, a full-service talent management company representing actors in film and television.With decades of ex...
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AI, Big Tech & Hollywood: What Creators Need to Know About the Next Media Revolution with Laura Sydell
In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage speaks with Laura Sydell, an award-winning journalist, audio producer, and storyteller best known for her work covering digital culture and technology for NPR programs including ...
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TikTok for Filmmakers: How to Build a Personal Brand and Grow an Audience Online with Shawn Bailey
In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage speaks with Shawn Bailey, entrepreneur, social media strategist, and founder of the WanderPreneur Agency. Shawn specializes in helping creators, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs und...
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Indie Filmmaking in a Broken System: Maegan La’Trese on Tax Incentives, Vertical Video & Surviving Hollywood
In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Maegan La’Trese Fillmore — director, producer, activist, and founder of Hudson Fillmore — for a no-nonsense conversation about the real economics of inde...
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