Ep. 018: BEING A FESTIVAL DIRECTOR, conversation with Ed Lejano

It has been said that "No one knows how much you do until you don't do it," and this sentiment certainly applies to the individuals who work behind the scenes at film festivals. While we often see the glitz and glamour of the red carpet, cocktails, and awards night, it's easy to forget about the hardworking people who tirelessly ensure that everything runs smoothly, with the festival director being at the forefront of it all.

In this episode of Screen Cap, hosts Cenon Obispo Palomares and Avie Felix sit down with Ed Lejano, a filmmaker, scriptwriter, and film scholar, to discuss his most challenging work yet - serving as the QCinema IFF Festival Director since its establishment in 2013. Ed sheds light on the year-long preparation and hard work it takes to put together a successful film festival, the inevitable challenges that arise, and the joy of bringing together large audiences to enjoy films as a community. He also shares why QCinema gives 100% of the film rights to project proponents, and offers his optimistic forecast for the future of Philippine Cinema.

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