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Rebekah Louisa Smith, aka The Film Festival Doctor, is a film festival strategist who can help you get your film seen on the festival circuit. Her podcast focuses on all things film festivals to help you learn more about this part of the film industry. Rebekah interviews festival programmers from all over the world, unpacking their programming process and exploring in detail what they look for when selecting films to screen at their festival. You can find out more about her here www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com & Instagram @rebekahfilmdr Like, Subscribe, leave a review and visit the Shop page on the website for more free resources and information.

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Spotlight on the Worcester International Film Festival

2026/02/04

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with Hendrik Harms & Kirsty Gregory the Co-Directors of the recently BIFA qualified Worcester International Film Festival and explores their programming techniques.

Inside Heartland Film

2026/01/21

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with the Heartland International Film Festival & the Oscar & BAFTA & Goya qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival’s Artistic Director Greg Sorvig. They discuss how these 2 festivals have rapidly evolved and their programming techniques.

The Film Festival Doctor Podcast Live at the Texas Theatre - Part 2

2025/12/26

In this episode, recorded live at the Texas Theatre in Dallas, Rebekah welcomes the Oscar Qualifying Dallas International Film Festival’s Artistic Director James Faust to the Podcast and takes a deep dive with him discussing how he curates DIFF’s feature film programme and what’s in store for the 20th Anniversary edition of the Festival

The Film Festival Doctor Podcast Live at the Texas Theatre- Part 1

2025/12/18

In this episode, recorded live at the Texas Theatre in Dallas, Rebekah brings back the Oak Cliff Film Festival’s Co-Director Ashton Campbell and takes a deeper dive with him discussing his programming techniques and what’s in store for this year’s edition of the Festival.

Behind the Scenes at the New Orleans Film Festival

2025/11/27

In this episode, Rebekah explores in depth the history and programming techniques & practices of the Oscar Qualifying New Orleans Film Festival with Interim Executive Director Dodd Loomis & Artistic Director Clint Bowie.

Programming & Curation with the Catalina Film Festival

2025/11/20

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with the Catalina Film Festival’s Co-Founder & Director of Programming Tim Kennedy & Festival Producer & Artistic Director Emily Carroll exploring their programming techniques and craft.

Inside the Mind of the Women Over 50 Film Festival Director Nuala O’Sullivan

2025/11/13

In this episode, Rebekah explores in detail the BIFA Qualifying Women Over 50 Film Festival which celebrates older women in all their diversity.

How to Create an Award Winning Edit for your Film with Alex Shumate

2025/11/06

In this masterclass episode, Rebekah speaks with established and award winning Editor Alex about why every film needs a tight and strong edit to increase their chances of being selected for a Film Festival.

Spotlight on Web Festivals - Meet the Sydney Web Fest

2025/10/30

In this episode, Rebekah takes a deep dive with Courtney Powell, the Founder & Festival Director of one of Australia’s largest Web Series Festivals; the Sydney Web Fest.

The Film Festival Doctor Podcast Live at the Texas Theatre

2025/09/04

Filmed live at the Texas Theatre on August 27th 2025, this show features a special announcement from Dallas Film Commissioner Katie Schuck regarding Screen Dallas followed by 2 in-depth interviews with Paris Burris & Camila Chaves Rojas from the Oscar Qualifying deadCenter Film Festival & Austin King from the USA’s largest Genre Festival; Fantastic Fest.

Bonus Episode with Ashton Campbell

2025/08/21

In this episode, created especially for the Film Festival circuit, Rebekah catches up with Ashton Campbell and discuss this year’s Oak Cliff Film Festival and Francis Ford Coppola’s recent visit to the Texas Theatre.

Behind the Scenes at the Cleveland International Film Festival

2025/08/07

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Paul Sloop, the lead short film programmer at the Oscar Qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival. He discusses what the festival look for and how he curates his short film programmes.

Spotlight on Short Film Distribution with Rob Munday

2025/07/31

In this episode, Rebekah explores short film distribution with Rob Munday the man behind Short of the Week & Directors Notes,

Feature Film Programming at the Cinequest Film Festival with Michael Rabehl

2025/07/24

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Michael Rabehl, the Director of Programming & Associate Director at the Oscar Qualifying Cinequest Film Festival. He discusses how Cinequest programme their festival and their infamous Maverick Spirit Award.

Spotlight on Soho London Independent Film Festival

2025/07/17

In this episode, Rebekah speaks with Liz Farahardi the genius behind one of the UK's most filmmaker friendly and popular and rapidly up and coming films festivals; the Soho London Independent Film Festival.

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MKinCali 2025/12/30

Wonderful Resource for First Time Filmmakers

As a filmmaker new to the festival scene, I’m so grateful I found the Film Festival Doctor podcast. Rebekah interviews top festival directors and prog...

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Lunatopia Productions 2025/04/03

Invaluable info

Navigating the world of independent film and film festivals would be 10 times more daunting without Rebekah’s experienced guidance. Solid podcast.

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