Film Festivals have gotten a little stale in recent years. I feel like they are still a good place to send your movie out into the world, but I've been craving for them to actually deliver measurable gains for filmmakers. Enter The Rich & Successful Film Festival (RSFF), a fest in Los Angeles, I heard about from a couple of friends, and decided to investigate. The 2025 edition takes place September 10th–13th at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre (in collaboration with the American Cinematheque) and other iconic venues across Los Angeles.I sat down with filmmakers and friends Nir Liebenthal, Jeremy Roth-Rose, Dylan Trupiano, and Noah Morse to talk about the idea behind the festival and what people who get in can expect. Right off the bat, I heard something that made me feel excited: “We wanted to create the kind of festival that would’ve changed our lives a few years ago,” says Festival Director of Strategy Nir Liebenthal. “Being an indie filmmaker in LA can be both exhilarating and isolating. Our festival ensures rising filmmakers never feel alone again in their journey towards success.”Let's dive into the full interview below. The Rich & Successful Film Festival (RSFF)Credit: Impact24 NFS: RSFF was founded in 2021 as a response to the challenges of being an indie filmmaker in Los Angeles. Can you walk us through those early conversations? What problem were you trying to solve for yourselves and your peers?Jeremy Roth-Rose (Head of Operations): When we came together in 2021 to start this festival,...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 9 September