Michael Polk

Producer and writer involved with Lumac Productions and co-producer on the short Say As I Say; participated on the Cinema Columbus panel discussing festival strategy and the short-to-feature pipeline.

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May 8, 2025 • 1h 5min

Why Regional Films and Fests are Essential

Joining the conversation are Sam Dunning, a writer and director of the indie mockumentary "Can You Dig It?", and Michael Polk, a producer and writer with Lumac Productions. They dive into the essential roles that regional films and festivals play in today's shifting cinematic landscape. The duo shares insights on the self-distribution strategies and the festival circuit, highlighting how filmmakers can build hyper-local audiences. They also discuss the magic of unexpected moments on set and the importance of community involvement in indie filmmaking.

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