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900 No’s Until One Yes: Brenda Wachel & Maria Bata on Breaking Through in Hollywood
What does it take to spend years working beside some of Hollywood’s top directors—and finally decide it’s time to tell your own story?In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with writer-director Brenda Wac...
The Secret Sounds of Hollywood: Abby Savell on Film Scoring, Movie Percussion & Creating Cinematic Sound
Welcome to Best in Fest, where host Leslie LaPage sits down with Abby Savell, owner of LA Percussion Rentals & Recording, one of Hollywood's most unique resources for film composers, music supervisors, and sound designe...
Can AI Replace Love? Lisa Steadman on Tainted Love, Rom-Coms & the Future of Relationships
Can artificial intelligence give us the perfect relationship—or does perfection come at the cost of real human connection?In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with writer, director, producer, and be...
From Ukraine to Hollywood: Liliia Halushko on Acting, Resilience & The Impression
What does it take to leave a successful career behind, move to Hollywood, and start building your dream all over again?In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Ukrainian actress, model, dancer, son...
Cruelty for Clicks: Fake Animal Rescues and Online Abuse with Nina Jackel and Kirk Murray
What happens when animal cruelty becomes profitable content?In this powerful episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage speaks with journalist and animal advocate Nina Jackel and documentary filmmaker Kirk Murray...