Cinema Saint Louis: Festivals, Education, and Community with Emmett Williams #212
07/17/24 • 28 min
In this episode of The Screen Lawyer Podcast, host Pete Salsich welcomes Emmett Williams, Director of Festival Curation and Education for Cinema Saint Louis. Emmett shares his insightful journey from documentary filmmaker to his current pivotal role, revealing his passion for nurturing the local film community.
Discover the collaborative process behind film selection, dive into the organization’s innovative year-round education programs, and learn about their unique festivals hosted at the historic Hi-Pointe Theatre. Emmett highlights the incredible benefits of launching a film career in Saint Louis, the vital role of proper documentation, and the positive impact of the Missouri Motion Media Tax Credit.
Listen in as they discuss the challenges of film distribution, the importance of a supportive local ecosystem, and the invaluable feedback provided to aspiring student filmmakers. This episode is packed with expert insights and practical advice for anyone interested in the vibrant world of cinema.
Original Theme Song composed by Brent Johnson of Coolfire Studios.
Podcast sponsored by Capes Sokol.
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In this episode of The Screen Lawyer Podcast, host Pete Salsich welcomes Emmett Williams, Director of Festival Curation and Education for Cinema Saint Louis. Emmett shares his insightful journey from documentary filmmaker to his current pivotal role, revealing his passion for nurturing the local film community.
Discover the collaborative process behind film selection, dive into the organization’s innovative year-round education programs, and learn about their unique festivals hosted at the historic Hi-Pointe Theatre. Emmett highlights the incredible benefits of launching a film career in Saint Louis, the vital role of proper documentation, and the positive impact of the Missouri Motion Media Tax Credit.
Listen in as they discuss the challenges of film distribution, the importance of a supportive local ecosystem, and the invaluable feedback provided to aspiring student filmmakers. This episode is packed with expert insights and practical advice for anyone interested in the vibrant world of cinema.
Original Theme Song composed by Brent Johnson of Coolfire Studios.
Podcast sponsored by Capes Sokol.
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The Screen Lawyer Podcast - Cinema Saint Louis: Festivals, Education, and Community with Emmett Williams #212
Transcript
Movies in the Midwest. Films in Saint Louis. The Saint Louis International Film Festival. Saint Louis Filmmakers Showcase this is all part of the world of Cinema Saint Louis and joining me on the podcast today is Emmett Williams, Director of Festival Curation and Education for Cinema Saint Louis. And the guy that gets to decide what movies get in these film festivals. Welcome, Emmett. Thank you for having me. And I want to stress that it's a team of programmers that I
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