Episode 1: Falling Upward, Or BL's Dream

This episode chronicles the “perfectly imperfect” launch of the Ocean City Film Festival in 2016. We explore how a casual conversation about screening independent work transformed into a decade-long institution.* The Accidental Festival: How a handshake deal between a young filmmaker and the Art League director led to a six-month sprint to opening night.* Democratized Filmmaking: A look at how the iPhone era allowed anyone with a vision, especially local students, to create award-quality films.* Managing the Chaos: The logistical challenges of handling submissions without a jury or a formal schedule.* A Seasonal Pivot: Why the festival moved from June to March to help support the town’s off-season economy.Click here for tickets and information about the Ocean City Film Festival. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit destinationdelmarva.substack.com