Podcast appearances and mentions of jon gann

While simply making a film is a passion project and can take years of work, getting your finished movie into a film festival can be nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams takes a deep dive into film festivals and how to navigate the festival circuit for maximum exposure and a possible ticket to Hollywood. She  speaks with Heather Waters, who is the founder and producer of the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) and runs the RIFF Arts Institute. In 2022, RIFF runs from June 7 to June 12. She then chats with Jon Gann, considered the guru of film festivals, who runs DC-based festival business, Reel Plan, and is the author of two books on the topic. For tickets or to volunteer at the Richmond International Film Festival go to www.rvafilmfestival.com and for more information about Heather, visit: https://www.riffartsinstitute.orgYou can learn more about Jon Gann's company at www.reelplan.com and his 2021 film, Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color here: www.missalmathomas.com.His books, "Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work" and "So You Want to Start a Film Festival: Conversations with Top Festival Creators" are available on Amazon.(Episode originally released on 5/8/22)

In the break between seasons, show producers recommend a past episode to check out. This week, Sandra Abrams recommends Episode #10 all about Navigating Film Festivals.Full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1928222/10574257Show page: https://www.wifv.org/podcast/Released on May 8, 2022, the original show notes are:While simply making a film is a passion project and can take years of work, getting your finished movie into a film festival can be nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams takes a deep dive into film festivals and how to navigate the festival circuit for maximum exposure and a possible ticket to Hollywood. She speaks with Heather Waters, who is the founder and producer of the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) and runs the RIFF Arts Institute. In 2022, RIFF runs from June 7 to June 12. She then chats with Jon Gann, considered the guru of film festivals, who runs DC-based festival business, Reel Plan, and is the author of two books on the topic.For tickets or to volunteer at the Richmond International Film Festival go to www.rvafilmfestival.com and for more information about Heather, visit: https://www.riffartsinstitute.orgYou can learn more about Jon Gann's company at www.reelplan.com and his 2021 film, Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color here: www.missalmathomas.com.His books, "Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work" and "So You Want to Start a Film Festival: Conversations with Top Festival Creators" are available on Amazon.

While simply making a film is a passion project and can take years of work, getting your finished movie into a film festival can be nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams takes a deep dive into film festivals and how to navigate the festival circuit for maximum exposure and a possible ticket to Hollywood. She  speaks with Heather Waters, who is the founder and producer of the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) and runs the RIFF Arts Institute. In 2022, RIFF runs from June 7 to June 12. She then chats with Jon Gann, considered the guru of film festivals, who runs DC-based festival business, Reel Plan, and is the author of two books on the topic. For tickets or to volunteer at the Richmond International Film Festival go to www.rvafilmfestival.com and for more information about Heather, visit: https://www.riffartsinstitute.orgYou can learn more about Jon Gann's company at www.reelplan.com and his 2021 film, Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color here: www.missalmathomas.com.His books, "Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work" and "So You Want to Start a Film Festival: Conversations with Top Festival Creators" are available on Amazon.

Charles Kirkland sits down with our November 2021 Filmmaker of the Month John Gann. reelplan.com missalmathomas.com thefilmgordon.com

Our salute to independent filmmakers continues as we profile filmmaker, film festival consultant and author, Jon Gann.He is the Director of Programming for the Film Festival Alliance, the first non-profit organization formed to professionalize festival organizers. He is also the shorts programmer for both the SF Indie Fest and the Port Townsend Film Festival.

Our salute to independent filmmakers continues as we profile filmmaker, film festival consultant and author, Jon Gann.He is the Director of Programming for the Film Festival Alliance, the first non-profit organization formed to professionalize festival organizers. He is also the shorts programmer for both the SF Indie Fest and the Port Townsend Film Festival.

Based in Washington DC, one of Jon's first short film projects, Cyberslut (2001), took the festival circuit by storm, playing over 60 festivals around the world - yet here's a man who has claimed he's not a great filmmaker! Jon takes pride in connecting people and being a problem solver. After his own disheartening experiences of film festivals, Jon started the DC Shorts Film Festival in 2003 which was a huge success, becoming the largest short-film festival in the US. Jon has since consulted on festivals around the world, such as the Sunderland Shorts Film Festival here in the UK. He is also the author of two books, “Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work” (2012) and “So You Wanna Start a Film Festival” (2015) - if you like what you hear, go check them out! For now, let's launch into episode 1 of this filmmaker's stories…In this episode Jon talks about:Advice for students and aspiring filmmakers on knowing your audienceNavigating film festivals and discovering their niche. Understanding why your film may not be getting into festivals.The importance of networking at festivals; virtual and in-person.The importance of virtual festivals or film events.Where film festivals fit into today's climate.The future of hybrid industry events.Changes to the VOD landscape.You can find Jon Gann on:Instagram: @jonganndcTwitter: @jongannIMDB: https://imdb.to/3mcSWhA Vimeo: https://imdb.to/3v77l3j  *** We Need Your Help! SUBSCRIBE, RATE and COMMENT **Help us grow, reach more listeners and invite more exciting guests on the show. Subscribe, comment and share. Give us a star. Be a part of the podcast.Anything to say? Email to podcast@jbaudiopostproduction.co.ukFollow and Subscribe to the Filmmaker's Stories:Facebook Group andYoutube ChannelAbout a Podcast Host:Podcast provided by: JB Audio Post ProductionInstagram: @jbaudiopostproduction, @mrsupersonicFacebook: @jbaudiopostproductionEmail: podcast@jbaudiopostproduction.co.uk Podcast music by @butesoundsProduced by Georgia Johnson and Ross Ramsey Golding.Must watch films recommended by Jon Gann: Click here to watch the full reviews by Jon on the following filmsAuntie Mame (1958) - https://imdb.to/2TXrV9x   Big Night (1996) - https://imdb.to/3xanM07  Carrie (1996) - https://imdb.to/2RG6KrH  Soapdish (1991) - https://imdb.to/3vesAQO    Yes Nurse! No Nurse! (2002) - https://imdb.to/2SfNnpX  

DESCRIPTIONJon Gann, Chief Strategist of ReelPlan, discusses using parking facilities to stage pop-up drive-in movie theaters.SURVEYCould you give us 2 minutes of your time? We would be so grateful if you could fill out this quick 2 minute survey to help us learn more about our listeners: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TV68NB9SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by the International Parking & Mobility Institute, the largest and leading association of parking and mobility professionals in the world. Visit parking-mobility.org/stayconnected to access free resources, including professional development and transitional memberships for industry professionals affected by COVID-19 changes.This episode brought to you by the International Parking & Mobility Institute, the world's largest association of parking and mobility professionals and publishers of the industry's only soup-to-nuts textbook about all things parking. Learn more and order your copy at parking-mobility.org/textbook.WEBSITEShttp://reelplan.com/http://reelplan.com/drivein/https://www.parkingcast.com/https://www.parking-mobility.org/

This week we welcome Jon Gann, an Events & Organizational Strategist from Washington, DC. Jon is probably best known for his contributions in the film festival world, and he’s done a lot to catalyze the sharing of institutional knowledge in what can be a fairly opaque industry.

The first episode of the new season of the Film Festival Secrets podcast! See getmoresecrets.com to learn how you can listen in on future recordings.Jon Gann is the founder of the DC Film Alliance, a non-profit organization supporting Washington, DC's film and video community, and the creator of the DC Shorts Film Festival - one of the country's premier short film showcases. Jon is also a filmmaker and the author of "Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work." In this episode we talk with Jon about festival programming, how film schools fail their students, and his upcoming book about how film festivals get started.

If you've ever stuffed DVDs into envelopes or furiously filled out Without a Box submission forms in order to prepare your baby, your darling, your movie to be sent off to a film festival for their harsh and final judgment, this one's for you. DC Shorts founder and programmer Jon Gann joins us to discuss some common mistakes made by filmmakers attempting to get their work screened and to talk about the philosophy behind how his team chooses what movies they pick. Plus, Geoff and I answer your screenwriting questions about avoiding procrastination, specialized drafts and how to write scene description without going overboard. You should follow the show (@brokenprojector), Geoff (@drgmlatulippe) and Scott (@scottmbeggs) on Twitter for more on a daily basis.

Leslie Green of the DC Film Office interviews Jon Gann, executive director of the DC Film Alliance and DC Shorts and Amy Saidman, artistic executive director of Speakeasy DC. They discuss a new partnership between the DC Film Office, DC Shorts and Speakeasy DC for a new film competition called Speakeasy Shorts that will debut on November 9.

Leslie Green of the DC Film Office interviews Jon Gann, executive director of the DC Film Alliance and DC Shorts and Amy Saidman, artistic executive director of Speakeasy DC. They discuss a new partnership between the DC Film Office, DC Shorts and Speakeasy DC for a new film competition called Speakeasy Shorts that will debut on November 9.

In this episode, first airing September 1, 2012, we sit down with DC filmmaker and festival director Jon Gann to discuss the upcoming DC Shorts film festival and the experiences that led to his new book, Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.