S5 EP3: Debra Markowitz – Indie Film Queen of Long Island

Eric Raddatz sits down with Debra Markowitz—filmmaker, director, and founder of the Long Island International Film Expo—for an inspiring conversation about grassroots filmmaking and building a creative community from the ground up. Debra shares her unique journey from serving as a government film commissioner to becoming a prolific indie filmmaker with award-winning shorts.In this episode, Debra and Eric dive into the evolution of Long Island’s film scene, the realities of independent production, and how her passion for storytelling led to projects like Wait List: A Love-ish Story and the upcoming LGBTQIA+ film Couple of Guys. A must-listen for filmmakers, creatives, and anyone navigating the leap from public service to personal artistic expression.Brought to you in part by:Fort Myers Film Festival – www.fortmyersfilmfestival.comRiverside Realty – www.riversidefl.comBlu Sushi – www.blusushi.com👉 Watch it now: https://zeam.com/publishers/838/the-eric-raddatz-show#episode:1073796309