Today we’d like to introduce you to Susan Johnston.
Susan, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
They say you learn a lot as a child by observing and doing. So in hindsight, my childhood (up to 16) was a school of life you cannot learn in any school and I am grateful. My parents were divorced and each took me to work, but they didn’t work in offices so I was on movie sets, in weird swimming pool grottos where name acts would hang out before going on stage. Cool cultured adults sharing stories from the road and including me in on conversations and watching over me as well. This is very similar to a theater group “family” for the duration of a show. Magical.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Loud Laughter. No. But it is how you pick yourself up from the ground after what feels like a Mack Truck hits you full force, shapes your now and your future. I think everyone has struggles.
As you know, we’re big fans of New Media Film Festival®. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
The New Media Film Festival® isn’t the traditional clear-cut Hollywood film festival, and that’s exactly how we want it to be.
Welcome to a film festival made by creatives, for creatives. This is a place where we celebrate the works of all ages, all cultures and the use of all media. With over 25 categories, we have something tailored to your talent, creativity and hard work.
While anyone is allowed to display their talents, creatives always retain their right to their work.
28 Classic & Technology categories vie for $45,000 in Awards. With judges from Marvel, HBO, PBS, BBC, Simon & Schuster, Rolling Stone and more.
History
In 2009 New Media Film Festival® was announced in Second Life at Los Angeles Studios as an annual story and technology event, honoring stories worth telling. The Festival brings together the work of established and emerging New Media Content Creators and video artists from the US as well as internationally. A multiple Award Winning Festival.
“In the world of festivals, it is refreshing that there are no politics or pay to play at New Media Film Festival® and it is run by a team of caring and passionate people that put the creators first and respects the content, not the profits.”
– Angelwood Films
The rationale behind the festival is clear. New Media Film Festival® continues to show its lasting power and potential to evolve – there is scope for truly groundbreaking and compelling work in the world of storytelling. The festival is designed to both discover and cultivate highly creative work from emerging and seasoned content creators. Your innovation will not go unnoticed.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
Speaking about the Movie business (story & technology), Hollywood is the land of dreams. People from all over the world arrive daily to pursue those dreams of being discovered, that is very exciting.
Pricing:
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Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.newmediafilmfestival.com
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- Other: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2852314
Image Credits
Susan Johnston. The other photo is Prince Lorenzo de Medici, Susan Johnston – Founder/Director new Media Film Festival(R) and Princess Magdelena de Medici. The Medici’s are Honorary Chairs of New Media Film Festival(R)
