Rebekah Louisa Smith, The Film Festival Doctor

Podcast Interview with Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith - Unlocking Your World of CreativityIntroducing Rebekah Louisa Smith:, an award-winning film festival strategist and founder of The Film Festival Doctor. - Rebekah's unique approach, blending practical business skills and spiritual techniques in her work.Origin of Film Festival Strategies: - Question: What inspired you to venture into film festival strategies, particularly focusing on winning and not just participating? - Insights into Rebekah's accidental entry into the world of film festivals and the crucial need for a strategy.Evolution in the Film Festival Landscape: - Question: Over the years, how have you seen the film festival landscape evolve, and what challenges and opportunities does it present? - Exploration of the surge in film festivals, online award festivals, and the changing dynamics of film production.Balancing Creativity and Mental Health:5. **Success Mindset and Mental Health:** - Question: How do you integrate practical business skills with mental and spiritual techniques to foster a success mindset and support filmmakers' mental health? - Discussion on the importance of handling rejection, using vision boards, EFT, and maintaining emotional detachment.Rebekah's Journey and Balancing Creativity: - Question: Having faced anxiety and panic attacks, how do you balance the demands of your career with self-care, and what advice do you have for other creatives? - Insights into finding balance, embracing nature, and the significance of a 50-50 approach to avoid burnout.Encouragement and Next Steps: - Question: What advice do you have for creative individuals working on projects right now, and where can they find additional resources? - Dr. Rebekah's encouragement to seek objective feedback before submissions and her book, "Born to Do It."