Award Winner | Filmmaker | Podcast

Sophie Barthes on film Happiness EP064

January 12, 2009

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What if “Happiness” was literally for sale? A Short film in an unusual setting: a condom factory where a disgruntled worker, played by renowned Polish-American actor Elzbieta Czyzewska, spends days testing the product for leaks.

Happiness won the Best Live-Action Under 15-Minutes jury prize at Palm Springs.

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What Do You Look For In A Short Film?

After 40 years with Asbury Shorts USA, and still going strong, Doug LeClaire shares his secrets to a successful four-decade run that compares this theatrical event with an off-off-Broadway production.

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A Fiercely Independent Film Fest Spirit

I start the New Year catching up with Meira Blaustein Co-Founder/Executive & Artistic Director of the Woodstock Film Festival. Fiercely independent is her motto.

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writer | podcast producer

Merging the art of film marketing strategy with the film festival experience

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Nothing can replace the shared experience with an audience.

Cannes Short Film Market

Most filmmakers squander a golden opportunity in Cannes without a plan.

Art of Festival Experience Part II

During film festivals, a perfect alignment of powerful connections is born under the stars.