HFF26 WORKSHOP #7: FESTIVAL EXPECTATIONS

It was tremendously helpful to hear from past participants about their experiences. As a first-time producer, in my second year as a participant, I definitely don’t know what I don’t know! In a sense, the panelists are “experts” — and I LOVE experts. The thoughtful discussion and Q&A helped me to further refine my expectations and goals in ways I had not considered. I’m a note-taker, and I took three things OFF my list, then added FIVE! So it’s a work in progress. Two most impactful takeaways: 1) Perfectionism is Poison. I’m dropping it like a hot potato! 2) Everything will be OK! Despite my (and my collaborators’ anxieties) NOTHING bad will happen! Until next time, T ... full review