Best in Fest
Best in Fest
Latest Episodes
Award-Winning Filmmakers on Documentary, Animation & Social Impact Cinema
In this special episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with an inspiring group of filmmakers featured at the Budapest Film Festival to discuss the stories, challenges, and creative journeys behind their latest projects.Fro...
AI in Animation & Film: What Editors and Directors Need to Know in 2026 with Joi-Noelle Worley
In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Joi Noelle Worley, editor, director, and content creator with experience across DreamWorks Animation, Netflix, Hulu, and independent film, to explore the evol...
How to Finance an Indie Film: Elissa Shay on Producing, Casting & Distribution Strategy
In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Elissa Shay. actress, writer, and producer, to break down her journey from struggling to find the right roles in Hollywood to producing and starring in her ow...
Acting After 40: Shalini Dutta on Career Comebacks, Bollywood & Hollywood Storytelling
In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Shalini Dutta, an accomplished actress with over three decades of experience across Bollywood, theater, television, and independent film to discuss her journe...
AI, Film Financing & the Future of Hollywood: Aarti Misra on Tech, IP & Global Production Strategy
In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Aarti Misra — producer, business strategist, and global dealmaker working at the intersection of film, technology, and finance.With over 20 years of ...