Harvesting Creativity: Iowa Independent Film Festival Special Featuring Charlie Gandez

In this episode, I talk with Charlie Gandez, President of the Iowa Independent Film Festival about the upcoming 16th Annual Film Festival (September 7-9 in Mason City & Clear Lake, Iowa).Topics Include: Iowa Independent Film Festival Overview, Festival Amenities, Opportunities in Festivals, Festivals History, Stand Out Moments, Charlie's Presidential Responsibilities, Charlie's Introduction to the World of Movies, Lessons Learned, Value Brought to the Community, Clear Lake History, Funny Moments/Questions, Celebrity Encounters, and more.Learn More About & Connect with CharlieCharlie is a Mexican-American (Xicano) Iowa-based multimedia artist, screenwriter, and educator. His work ranges from writing screenplays, directing films, designing Illustrations, and photographing the beauty of life. Besides partaking in multiple forms of art and media, he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Communications at Waldorf University as Carlos Ruiz. Charlie Gandez = Pseudonym.Ever since 2006, he's fueled his addiction of art and media starting with the art of photography when he was first trained in the darkroom printing his work from a 35mm film camera. Fast forward to now, his arsenal of skills and interests have expanded beyond photography to film, screenwriting, and graphic design to name a few. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Charlie takes his personal experiences of growing up in between two cultures and incorporates them in his screenplays. Charlie's Instagram - Click HereLearn More About the Iowa Independent Film FestivalWebsite - Click HereInstagram - Click HereFacebook - Click HereFestival PricingPurchase Tickets - Click HereFull Weekend Pass - $30Day Pass - $20Discount Code (15% Off: Valid until August 31st, 2023) - IIFF2023AUG15Get Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereYouTube - Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeFilm Freeway - Click HereMason City Community Theater - Click Here173 Distillery - Click HereProduce Iowa - Click Here