Thinking of starting your own festival? Want to know the raw, unfiltered truth about what really goes on behind the scenes? In this brutally honest episode, we dive into how to fail—or maybe succeed—at running a festival. From budget disasters and last-minute cancellations to surprise celebrity guests and emotional wins, we’re breaking down the real lessons you won’t find in any guidebook. Whether you're planning a film festival, arts showcase, or community event, this is the episode every future festival director needs to hear. Spoiler: it’s harder, weirder, and more rewarding than you think. Thinking of running a festival? Here's everything we wish someone told us first. This episode is just the start, where we lay the foundation of how it got started, some tips for submitting to a festival, and tips on starting podcast or going on a podcast as a guest.
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