Susan Johnston Shares her Incredible Journey of How She Created New Media Film Festival “Which Honors Stories Worth Telling”

Susan Johnston tells her unbelievable stories including as a child meeting not only Robert Redford while on the set of the first Great Gatsby because her dad was responsible for the antique cars for that movie but also how she meets the great boxer, Joe Frazier and football legend, Joe Namath. Then at the age of the 16 after being on her own, Susan ended up, thanks to the myrony of her not enjoying her guitar class at another college, led her to attend the prestigious NYU Film School in the same class as Spike Lee while Dov Simens was teaching. Besides the incredible stories Susan has about the film industry, she also shares how she has met some of the great spiritual leaders of the world such as the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh and Deepak Chopra just to name a few. Susan also explains how New Media Film Festival came about from a dream she had back in 2008 when she saw the blueprint of New Media Film Festival after she asking one night “How do I take all my experiences to help the community in film and entertainment?” Susan has always been about stories worth sharing so New Media Film Festival accepts all forms of media no matter when it was made and has over 28 categories. So, if you have a piece you would like to submit for 2021 there is still time and make sure to check out her website below!!    About the Guest: Susan Johnston was plucked from college to immerse herself into major motion picture filming, hired by the illustrious Sherri Lansing, former president of Paramount Pictures. Susan continued her education privately at NYU, Dov Simens presiding. Susan Johnston is the founder, director and CEO of the award-winning New Media Film Festival, which honors stories worth telling, now in its 12th successful year. The festival is a global catalyst for story & technology that honors stories worth telling from all ages, all cultures and all media. “When it comes to show business, if you want to make a name for yourself, meeting Susan Johnston should be on everyone’s must-do list. She’s one of the pioneering, innovating wonders of the world. For over 20 years, Susan’s gained honors and awards for both bridging the gap between technology and story as well as innovating ideas for the future of media. When Susan Johnston speaks, everyone stops texting- including Academy members, studio heads, chairs, content creators and moguls.” Great Mind Series, Ilene ProctorWebsite/Social Media Links:
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