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Podcast Interview with Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith - Unlocking Your World of Creativity

Introducing Rebekah Louisa Smith:, an award-winning film festival strategist and founder of The Film Festival Doctor.

- Rebekah's unique approach, blending practical business skills and spiritual techniques in her work.

Origin of Film Festival Strategies:

- Question: What inspired you to venture into film festival strategies, particularly focusing on winning and not just participating?

- Insights into Rebekah's accidental entry into the world of film festivals and the crucial need for a strategy.

Evolution in the Film Festival Landscape:

- Question: Over the years, how have you seen the film festival landscape evolve, and what challenges and opportunities does it present?

- Exploration of the surge in film festivals, online award festivals, and the changing dynamics of film production.

Balancing Creativity and Mental Health:

5. **Success Mindset and Mental Health:**

- Question: How do you integrate practical business skills with mental and spiritual techniques to foster a success mindset and support filmmakers' mental health?

- Discussion on the importance of handling rejection, using vision boards, EFT, and maintaining emotional detachment.

Rebekah's Journey and Balancing Creativity:

- Question: Having faced anxiety and panic attacks, how do you balance the demands of your career with self-care, and what advice do you have for other creatives?

- Insights into finding balance, embracing nature, and the significance of a 50-50 approach to avoid burnout.

Encouragement and Next Steps:

- Question: What advice do you have for creative individuals working on projects right now, and where can they find additional resources?

- Dr. Rebekah's encouragement to seek objective feedback before submissions and her book, "Born to Do It."