Woodstock Film Festival LET'S TALK FILM! Podcast

Dec 04 2024 31 ep. 39 mins 2
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Join us for discussions with WFF Alumni and friends of the festival about all things indie film! The WFF podcast is a platform for filmmakers to share their work and love of independent filmmaking.  Every year the podcast is live-streamed for three days  during the festival and we also publish a select number of the best panels from the annual festival. 

The WFF is a non-profit that supports emerging and established filmmakers, sharing their creative voices through an annual festival and year-round programming to promote culture, diversity, community, educational opportunities, and economic growth. 

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