BYOL Episode 67 - Debra Markowitz

FILMS, FESTIVALS, AND FILMMAKERS ALL IN ONE! 

This week we dive into writing and directing films, finding locations, getting permits, submitting to festivals, and more as Dave sits down with filmmaker Debra Markowitz (The Last Taxi Driver, Living with the Dead)! 

In addition to making her own films, Debra is the Director of the Nassau County Film Commission and founder of the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE), giving her tremendous insight into the entire film process from concept to festival submissions to distribution.  She tells Dave how she began her work with Nassau County, how she managed to expand the county's film commission, how it led her to launch the LIIFE, and how her experience submitting her own films to festivals has given her new appreciation for how difficult the process can be for filmmakers. 

Plus, Dave talks about his recent radio commercial booking and shares info about films he's directed! 

Hosted by Dave T. Koenig

 

This episode premiered on November 19, 2015