In this episode of The Producer and the Publicist, we speak with award-winning editor and former President of the Australian Screen Editors Guild, Danielle Boesenberg, a powerhouse of post-production whose work has screened at the world’s top festivals, including Berlin, Toronto, Tribeca, and Palm Springs.

Danielle shares the story of how she fell in love with her first editing system at COFA building up her experience in the advertising industry before moving into film and TV via AFTRS, and the craft behind assembling powerful, emotionally resonant edits while managing multiple creative opinions.

We chat about:
The responsibility of an editor
How she approaches the all-important first cut
Collaborating with directors, producers and navigating notes
Why the Guild and industry associations are so important
The evolution of editing technology

Whether you're a film student, aspiring editor, or just love learning how stories are crafted behind the scenes, this episode is packed with incredible wisdom, warmth, and practical advice from one of the best in the business.

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In this episode of The Producer and the Publicist, we sit down with James Woolley, Executive Director of the Miami Film Festival, to explore the fascinating world of film festivals from the inside out.

James shares his journey from working in Australia’s screen scene (Sydney Film Festival, Queer Screen, and more) to leading one of the most dynamic and diverse festivals in the U.S. We unpack the different flavours of film festivals, from big-name galas to niche genre gems and what filmmakers really need to know when submitting their work.

In this episode, we cover:

– How James got his start in festivals

– The buzz of festival life

– Why genre festivals play a different, but equally vital, role

– The do’s and don’ts of festival submissions

– What emerging filmmakers can do to build lasting festival relationships

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your film on the big screen at a festival — or you’re just curious about what happens behind the scenes — this episode is packed with insight.

The Producer and the Publicist is the podcast where we talk to the people behind the screen — to find out how they got their start, what keeps them going, and the advice they have for emerging creatives and film students alike.

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We chat with film Art Director and Production Designer Loretta Cosgrove, whose credits include Mortal Kombat, Stealth, I Know What You Did Last Summer
and Mixtape.

Loretta breaks down what art departments actually do, how she got her start in the industry, and incredible practical advice on everything from where to send your CV to building up your research database.

A must-listen for anyone trying to break into or work up the production design and art direction ladder.

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