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Episode 4: The Future

Show Notes: In this final installment of our retrospective series, host Tony Russo looks ahead at what lies in store for the Ocean City Film Festival. As the festival enters its second decade, we explore the evolving landscape of independent film on the Eastern Shore and why “making art is an act of hope”. In This Episode: The Standalone Short: Artistic Director B.L. Strang-Moya challenges the traditional “calling card” mentality of film school, arguing that short films should be celebrated as their own standalone artistic enterprises. A Growing Community: Local filmmakers Chelsea Thaler and Trevor Taylor discuss the “pure dream” of building a filmmaking hub in their hometown and the importance of remaining a “last bastion” for truly independent, no-budget artists. Economic & Cultural Impact: Gwen Lehman and Rina Thaler (Executive Director of the Ocean City Center for the Arts) reflect on how the festival has been embraced by city leadership and local businesses, drawing crowds that support the local economy. The Next Mantle: Trevor Taylor shares his vision for the festival becoming the premier “go-to” event for artists in the Mid-Atlantic. Organizational Growth: B.L. Strang-Moya discusses his goals for the next 10 years, focusing on an “enhanced organizational approach” and the dedicated team that fights “tooth and nail” to make the festival happen every year. Key Quotes: “Making art is an act of hope. Hope that we can share a message and that that message will reach the right ears... at least one person’s life gets better.” — Tony Russo “We are the little guy. We want to always be the little guy because it’s tough to get eyes on your work.” — Trevor Taylor Important Dates & Links: The Festival: The Ocean City Film Festival typically kicks off the week before St. Patrick’s Day. Newsletter: Subscribe to the Destination Delmarva newsletter to stay updated on local stories. New Series: Starting in April, Tony will launch a recurring podcast series featuring interviews with filmmakers from or working on the Eastern Shore. Call to Filmmakers & Sponsors: Are you a filmmaker living on Delmarva or making films about the region? Tony wants to hear from you! We are also looking for sponsors to support our upcoming series on Eastern Shore filmmakers. Contact: Reach out to Tony Russo at bytonyrusso@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit destinationdelmarva.substack.com (https://destinationdelmarva.substack....)