OANA ANDREEA ANDRII • Producer • Festival Strategist скачать в хорошем качестве

OANA ANDREEA ANDRII • Producer • Festival Strategist

This week on Ambitchiously Intelligent, we sit down with Oana Andreea Andrii — producer and festival strategist. Born in Romania, shaped professionally in Italy, and now based in Austria, Oana’s journey is one of persistence, adaptability, and deep respect for the craft — from working long days on set to guiding films through the complex world of festivals and distribution. This is not a conversation about shortcuts or overnight success. It’s about learning the system. It’s about endurance. And it’s about understanding that storytelling doesn’t end when the film is finished. Together, we talk about what it really means to build a sustainable career in film — on set and beyond it. In this episode, we explore: • Starting out in a new country and finding belonging through work • Working on Italian film and TV productions and what sets teach you • The physical and emotional realities of long-term set life • Transitioning from production into film distribution • How festivals actually work — and why strategy matters more than prestige • Why filmmakers should think about distribution earlier than they do • Choosing the right festivals instead of chasing the biggest names • Treating a festival run like a relationship, not a lottery • When ambition helps — and when it gets in the way Oana brings clarity, generosity, and hard-earned insight into an industry that often feels opaque and overwhelming — especially for emerging filmmakers navigating it for the first time. This episode is for filmmakers, producers, creatives, and anyone trying to understand how to move forward without losing themselves along the way. A conversation about work ethic, strategy, collaboration — and learning how to let your film meet the audience it’s truly meant for. What We Discuss: 00:00 — Set life in Italy: 5 a.m. calls, long days, and relentless drive 04:30 — Leaving Romania young: fear, identity, and starting over abroad 08:45 — Why Bari felt like home: culture, community, and seaside balance 13:00 — First steps into film: photography, networking, and getting on set 17:15 — Working on Italian productions: professionalism, funding, and scale 21:30 — Moving into distribution: lessons learned beyond the film set 25:45 — How festivals really work: research, relationships, and strategy 30:00 — Case study insight: building a festival path that actually fits the film 34:15 — A-festivals vs. smaller festivals: ambition, reality, and long-term thinking 38:30 — Story vs. strategy: when filmmakers should think about distribution Connect with Oana: Webpage: www.peppermintkiosk.com Instagram:   / peppermint_kiosk   Ambitchiously Intelligent Podcast on Instagram   / ambitchiouslyintelligent   Valeria Kitsina & Eva Oskarsdottir's joint project: La Bella Vita di Veronique Trailer    • La Bella Vita di Veronique | Official Trai...   IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33087861/ Website http://www.labellavitadiveronique.til... Other links: Eva's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6819294/ Valeria's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16421688/ Valeria's Instagram   / valerytheone   Eva's Instagram   / eva_oskarsdottir   Contact Information: podcast@ambitchiouslyintelligent.com Thank you for listening. Full conversation is also available on Spotify Oana Andreea Andrii, film producer, festival strategist, film distribution, festival strategy, short film festivals, independent filmmaking, film festival circuit, festival submissions, film producing career, women in film, European film industry, Italian film industry, film production life, behind the scenes filmmaking, creative resilience, filmmaker mindset, film career strategy, distribution for filmmakers, sustainable filmmaking, Ambitchiously Intelligent