In Conversation with Renee Webster

In Conversation with Renee Webster

Author: CinefestOZ Film Festival February 10, 2025 Duration: 22:35

Renee Webster captured the attentions of Australia like none other recently with her feature, “How to Please A Woman,” stealing box office limelight and the hearts of the country, and deservedly so. Her experience as a writer and director with a growing list of exceptional credits tells a story of a creative on a mission and in the booth, we discuss just that. How do you champion your voice across different mediums, remaining flexible to the style or genre you’re working inside and what it takes to make something great on page breath an exceptional life of its own off the page. It’s a short chat due to Renee’s schedule but alas, still a very worthy one and we thank her for her time and brilliance. A great episode for those filmmakers looking for a healthy dose of inspiration from an experienced creator who is at the top of her game.


Hosted and Produced by Joel Jackson

Starring Renee Webster

Recorded at CinefestOZ 2024


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