The Film Festival Doctor Podcast

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with veteran programmer Joe Mauceri who has worked in genre film programming for over 20 years. He is one of the curators of the Winter Film Festival's FEARS programme.

In this episode, Rebekah welcomes the Oak Cliff Film Festival back to the podcast. Lauren  Alberque & Ashton Campbell share with her an exclusive preview of what's in store for this year's Festival and reveal their personal top film picks.

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with John Currie, the Beeston Film Festival's Director, discussing the Festival's growth over the years, curating its programme, and becoming a BIFA qualifying Film Festival.

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive into Oregon's premiere short film festival; the McMinnville Short Film Festival with the Executive Director and programmer Heather Older 

Recorded live during the McMinnvile Short Film Festival, Rebekah sits down with three filmmakers; Ali Cook, Mylissa Fitzsimmons & Keaton Morris-Stan and talks candidly about their festival journeys, goals and experiences on the circuit.

In this masterclass episode, Rebekah speaks with the iconic BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER superstar Juliet Landau. They discuss acting, first-time filmmaking and becoming a successful podcaster. 

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with James Christopher, one of the Co-Directors of the Austin Revolution Film Festival about how he operates his festival and the warm Texas welcome that the Festival gives to filmmakers

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Lisa Ogdie, one of the short film programmers, exploring what the Sundance Shorts team looks for when curating their Festival.  

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with seasoned Festival programmer and manager Hanna Mason about her impressive career programming film festivals and what she specifically looks for when curating Documentary short film programs for the Oscar qualifying Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and what makes an impressive proof of concept short film.   This episode is dedicated to the Hope for Stomach Canc...

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive exploring the programming techniques, crafts and PR & marketing strategies with the Utah Film Festival. 

In this episode, Rebekah focuses on college student programming and interviews Bryan Louzil the Founder & Director of one of North America's leading student festivals; the Mometu College Film Festival.

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with Hendrik Harms & Kirsty Gregory the Co-Directors of the recently BIFA qualified Worcester International Film Festival and explores their programming techniques.

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with the Heartland International Film Festival & the Oscar & BAFTA & Goya qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival’s Artistic Director Greg Sorvig. They discuss how these 2 festivals have rapidly evolved and their programming techniques.

In this episode, recorded live at the Texas Theatre in Dallas, Rebekah welcomes the Oscar Qualifying Dallas International Film Festival’s Artistic Director James Faust to the Podcast and takes a deep dive with him discussing how he curates DIFF’s feature film programme and what’s in store for the 20th Anniversary edition of the Festival 

In this episode, recorded live at the Texas Theatre in Dallas, Rebekah brings back the Oak Cliff Film Festival’s Co-Director Ashton Campbell and takes a deeper dive with him discussing his programming techniques and what’s in store for this year’s edition of the Festival.

In this episode, Rebekah explores in depth the history and programming techniques & practices of the Oscar Qualifying New Orleans Film Festival with Interim Executive Director Dodd Loomis & Artistic Director Clint Bowie.

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with the Catalina Film Festival’s Co-Founder & Director of Programming Tim Kennedy & Festival Producer & Artistic Director Emily Carroll exploring their programming techniques and craft.

In this episode, Rebekah explores in detail the BIFA Qualifying Women Over 50 Film Festival which celebrates older women in all their diversity.

In this masterclass episode, Rebekah speaks with established and award winning Editor Alex  about why every film needs a tight and strong edit to increase their chances of being selected for a Film Festival.

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with Courtney Powell, the Founder & Festival Director of one of Australia’s largest Web Series Festivals; the Sydney Web Fest.

Filmed live at the Texas Theatre on August 27th 2025, this show features a special announcement from Dallas Film Commissioner Katie Schuck regarding Screen Dallas followed by 2 in-depth interviews with Paris Burris & Camila Chaves Rojas from the Oscar Qualifying deadCenter Film Festival & Austin King from the USA’s largest Genre Festival; Fantastic Fest.

In this episode, created especially for the Film Festival circuit, Rebekah catches up with Ashton Campbell and discuss this year’s Oak Cliff Film Festival and Francis Ford Coppola’s recent visit to the Texas Theatre.

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Paul Sloop, the lead short film programmer at the Oscar Qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival. He discusses what the festival look for and how he curates his short film programmes.

In this episode, Rebekah explores short film distribution with Rob Munday the man behind Short of the Week & Directors Notes,

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Michael Rabehl, the Director of Programming & Associate Director at the Oscar Qualifying Cinequest Film Festival. He discusses how Cinequest programme their festival and their infamous Maverick Spirit Award.