Sam Dunning

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.