A film festival, like most events, is more than the sum of its parts. Our obvious parts include, of course, screening TERRIFIC films, making fresh popcorn, throwing fun parties, and welcoming filmmakers and film fans. But Longleaf also offers the opportunity for sharing lessons learned, imparting inspiration, and discussing common issues. These opportunities can take […]

  ’Tis the season . . . of hot chocolate, hot toddies, hot lists: lists of top films, top toys, top memes—and top lists of lists. I am a believer in MAKING lists. In fact, I’ve been known to intentionally add something I’ve already completed back on to a list just so I can cross it off.  Silly?  […]

  How often does this happen to you? You have IMPORTANT WORK that needs to be done for your film. project. festival. And you even want to do the IMPORTANT WORK for your film. project. festival. But each day, interference arrives in e-mails calling for a quick response; meetings you “must” attend; administrative tasks that […]