EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 54 MIN
JDIFF Executive Director Susan Gorrell: Making a Film Festival Plan ... and Winging It
from Reckless Creatives · host Jeanne Veillette Bowerman & Sadie Dean
Sadie and Jeanne talk with Susan Gorrell, Executive Director of Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. Sure, the convo started off in places we never expected, but stick around ... because Susan drops incredible advice on fests and more. Film festivals not only highlight incredible talent, but also provide great networking opportunities for indie filmmakers. The festival runs April 18-25, 2026 (always in April, so plan ahead).Resources: Julien Dubuque International Film FestivalPipeline Podcasts:All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.YouTube:Watch full (read that as "most ... maybe not any" because Jeanne is tired) episodes on YouTube.Follow us on X:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartistsFollow us on IG:@recklesscr8tive@_thesadiedean_@jeannevb_@pipelineartistsEnter Pipeline's Contests:Script Pipeline—Screenwriting/TV/PitchFilm Pipeline—Short Scripts/FilmsBook Pipeline Dive into our affordable education platform, Symposium, for live events and on-demand.Enter Pipeline's Contests:Script Pipeline—Screenwriting/TV/PitchFilm Pipeline—Short Scripts/FilmsBook Pipeline
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Sadie and Jeanne talk with Susan Gorrell, Executive Director of Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. Sure, the convo started off in places we never expected, but stick around ... because Susan drops incredible advice on fests and more. Film festivals not only highlight incredible talent, but also provide great networking opportunities for indie filmmakers. The festival runs April 18-25, 2026 (always in April, so plan ahead). Resources: Julien Dubuque International Fil...
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