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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 1H 8M

How a Sundance Rejection Sparked a Film Revolution | Dan Mirvish On Founding Slamdance

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What do you do when Sundance says no? If you're Dan Mirvish—you start your own damn festival.In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder of Slamdance Film Festival and self-proclaimed “cheerful subversive” Dan Mirvish. From launching the careers of Christopher Nolan and the Russo Brothers, to literally forcing the Oscars to change their rules, Dan’s career is a masterclass in indie film rebellion.🏆 This episode is sponsored by Peliplat – where passionate minds meet.Enter their monthly writing challenges and win up to $2400 USD in cash prizes!✍️ Join the community at: www.peliplat.com/offthelot👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your favorite indie film hustle story in the comments.

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What do you do when Sundance says no? If you're Dan Mirvish—you start your own damn festival.In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder of Slamdance Film Festival and self-proclaimed “cheerful subversive” Dan Mirvish. From launching the...

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