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Every person has a story. We created the Women in Entertainment Podcast to share different perspectives and give our community the opportunity to learn from each other’s respective paths. This is a dedicated space for our guests to discuss lessons, pivots, and changes they have made throughout their journeys and how they’ve harnessed creativity for inspiring and impactful projects. Hosted by Women in Entertainment Co-founders, Renee Rossi and Gretchen McCourt, the podcast will feature a series of interviews with a variety of extraordinary people.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST

On the eve of the Tribeca Festival's 25th anniversary, Festival Director Cara Cusumano joins us to discuss what the next era of festival storytelling can look like. From pulling back the curtain on the festival submission process, offering grounded advice for filmmakers navigating the anxiety of rejections, premieres, and programming decisions, to discussing their process for screening this year's 14,000 submissions, Cara explains why curation matters, how New York’s diverse audience shapes Tribeca’s identity, and why festivals remain vital advocates for independent film, theatrical experiences, and emerging talent. Tune in to learn more about this truly iconic cultural event that celebrates storytelling in all its forms.