Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Unless you are in “the business,” few living here would guess that Washington DC metro region is the third largest film producing region in the U.S., trailing behind only LA and New York. Insiders join Kojo to discuss our area’s independent filmmakers and the art scene supporting and nurturing their creative existence.
Guests
- Natasha Reatig Founding member of the Rosebud Film and Video Festival; founding member of the Peer Awards; past President of the Washington Film & Video Council; President of First Shot Productions, Inc.
- Steve Lehuray Publisher and editor of iCOM magazine
- Jeff Krulik Independent film-maker
- Marguerite Arnold Founder of Studio 650; also columnist for iCOM magazine ("Eye on Indies")
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