From Blockbuster to Queer Screen, Interview with Festival Director Lisa Rose

In The Premiere Episode of The Producer & The Publicist, we sit down with the outgoing Queer Screen Festival Director Lisa Rose to talk about her experiences navigating the world of queer cinema, her journey from working at Blockbuster to running one of the most celebrated LGBTQ+ film festivals, and the challenges and joys of curating a program that reflects and pushes the boundaries of queer storytelling. Lisa shares insights on how the video store era shaped her passion for film, what it's like wearing multiple hats as a festival director, and how she balances showcasing mainstream hits with uplifting emerging filmmakers. We also dive into her advice for aspiring festival directors and her thoughts on the future of queer cinema in an ever-evolving cultural and technological landscape.

Tune in as we discuss her inspirations, the moments that made her fall in love with her work, and her vision for Queer Screen in the years ahead.

Queer Screen: https://queerscreen.org.au/
https://www.instagram.com/queerscreen/
https://www.facebook.com/queerscreen/

Lisa Rose (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-rose-38188888/

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