March 31, 2013

FILM FESTIVAL FOUNDER - Susan Johnston is the founder and director of New Media Film Festival. Before launching New Media Film Festival, Susan Johnston helped build three other film festivals; one of which is now Academy accredited through brand partnerships. Susan's experience in sponsor acquisition, brand integration and product endorsement of the NMFF and affiliated events, have propelled her endeavors to immediate success in the film festival arena. Susan Johnston speaks on the subject of "New Media" at schools, seminars and is a judge at the New Media Institute. Susan is also a member of ATAS Interactive Media (Academy of Television Arts & Sciences) as well as a Daytime Emmy judge. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: How are films chosen for a festival? Who and what are the qualifications of most of the judges? How can we be guaranteed of a fair selection process? Why do some festivals refuse to let the public know who is on the judging panels? How does a filmmaker find the right festival for their film? WEBSITE: NewMediaFilmFestival.com