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In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer talk with Dan Springen, executive director of the Wild Rivers Film Festival. Dan shares how his connection to Brookings and independent cinema led him to organize the Wild Rivers Film Festival, scheduled for August 14-17, 2025. The festival celebrates diverse independent films and includes youth workshops to teach filmmaking skills. Attendees can enjoy screenings across multiple venues, access VIP events, and support the local community through ticket sales. Dan underscores the importance of film festivals in fostering independent filmmakers, creating career opportunities, and building local film infrastructure. He also highlights alternative pathways into filmmaking, encouraging hands-on experience and community investment in film resources.
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Hosts: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer
Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission.
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