About this episode
Kathy Karlo discusses the creation and impact of the No Man’s Land Film Festival, focusing on community and sponsorship.
What does it take to create something that lasts? Kathy Karlo is the executive director of No Man’s Land Film Festival, the first film festival by and for women and genderqueer adventurers. Kathy talks to Diaries producer Lauren DeLaunay Miller about staying scrappy, finding hope through community, and securing a vibrator sponsorship. No Man’s Land Film Festival is in Denver Saturday, March 7th. Support comes from Oboz Love Hiking Darn Tough Free shipping on any order with code DIRTBAG Ka’Chava Go to https://kachava.com and use code DIARIES for 15% off your next order. Diaries+ Members-- Their support is powering the Diaries. You can join today.
People in this episode
Host: Lauren DeLaunay Miller
Guest: Kathy Karlo
Topics covered
- women in adventure
- film festival
- community support
- sponsorship
- genderqueer representation
Keywords
- No Man’s Land Film Festival
- Kathy Karlo
- women adventurers
- film festival
- community
- sponsorship
Sponsors
Oboz, Ka’Chava, Darn Tough
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: No Man’s Land Film Festival, Duct Tape Then Beer
Products: Oboz, Ka’Chava, Darn Tough
Places: Denver
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