#84 - 2023 CRIFF Summary with Eric Freese & Scott Chrisman

In this episode, I talk with Eric Freese (Festival Director) and Scott Chrisman (Festival Founder) about their thoughts/reflections on the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival.Note: Sorry for having my AC running in the background for a fair amount of the episode. Something I will be more mindful about the next time I decide to record in my living room..About CRIFFThe first CRIFF was held in 2001 at Mount Mercy University’s McAuley Auditorium. In the 20+ years since, CRIFF has continued to provide a venue for Iowa-connected filmmakers to screen their work for peers and general audiences. The organization’s primary goals are to encourage independent filmmakers with Iowa ties to continue improving their craft, to provide a place to specifically showcase Iowa-connected films, present a unique cultural event to the community, and to offer networking opportunities for the purpose of building the Iowa Filmmaking Industry.Topics Include: Thoughts on How the Festival Went, Repeat Entrants, Favorite Films, Digesting Shorts, Surprises at the Festival, Feedback on General Audience Attendees, Festival Volunteers, Collins Road Theaters, Sponsors, Photos Captured, Awards Experience, Lessons Learned, Appreciation for the Logistics of Operating a Film Festival, 2024 CRIFF, How to Be Informed on CRIFF, Culture of Film Festivals and more.Connect with Eric & ScottEric’s Instagram - Click HereScott’s Instagram - Click HereGet Involved with CRIFFWebsite - Click HereFacebook - Click HereInstagram - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeMandy Maring (Volunteer/Intern Coordinator) - Click HereMike Saunders - Click HereJason Bolinger - Click HereCollins Road Theaters - Click HereProduce Iowa - Click HereSweetopia - Click HereStillwater Coffee - Click HereAlisabeth Von Presley - Click Here