Connecting Louisiana Audiences with Cinematic Works of Artistic Excellence

About this episode

This episode features advocates for independent filmmaking in Louisiana discussing the thriving film scene.

Independent films and film festivals are thriving in Louisiana, and on this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome three passionate advocates helping shape the future of filmmaking across the state: Southern Screen Festival Founder and Executive Director Julie Bordelon; filmmaker and Director of Public Relations for the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival, Jenika Kolacz; and […]

People in this episode

Host: Jan Swift

Guests: Julie Bordelon, Jenika Kolacz

Topics covered

• independent films
• film festivals
• filmmaking
• Louisiana
• artistic excellence

Keywords

• Louisiana
• independent films
• film festivals
• Southern Screen Festival
• Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Screen Festival, Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival

Places: Louisiana

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