1.21.20: Attend the Great Beating Heart of American Independent Film

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1.21.20: Attend the Great Beating Heart of American Independent Film

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Jan 21, 2020

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Should you attend Sundance even if you don't have a film there?

YES! We tell you why, how, and provide some tips about doing so.

We also talk about an interesting new lens, an 8K Drone, and... Grownups 3.

And sure, we talk a little bit about that big industry award show whose nominations just came out.
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Jan 21, 2020

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