In Advisor Studio sessions, film and television industry professionals share field experiences and insights into their specific areas of craft, including writing, directing, and producing for TV and film. 

You did it! You have spent months - if not years - making your film, refining the story, fine-tuning the cut and the soundscape to create a memorable cinematic experience. And even better, your film has been accepted to several festivals. It’s time to share your hard work with audiences around the globe. While one might think that the hardest part is done, we often forget that the presentation of the filmmaker is just as important as the presentation of the film.

In this Advisor Studio, scholar and curator Leonard Cortana will discuss in depth the art and nature of the post-screening Q&A, what filmmakers need to do to prepare, tips on how to steer the conversation to create an enlightening and positive experience, and best practices for creating meaningful connections with the audience. 

Bringing insights from his academic research and ethnographic observations of various Q&As worldwide, as well as his work with the laboratory training for documentary producers at EURODOC, Cortana will empower you with tools to navigate the festival/screening circuit with focus, flexibility, generosity, and confidence.

If you would benefit from an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please complete this form, contact us at (435) 776-7790, or email us at accessibility@sundance.org to discuss your specific requests. Every effort will be made to accommodate advance requests; however, requests made within 5 days of the event may not be guaranteed.

A recording of this Advisor Studio will be posted to our Video Library the business day following the session. All registered attendees will find the recording in the “Purchases” section of their account once it is posted.