In this episode of the Doc & Jacques radio variety show, Dan Springen, executive director of the Wild Rivers Film Festival, shares insights into the festival’s recent success and growing community impact. He highlights the importance of community support, affordable access, and the festival’s role in showcasing indigenous and local films. Springen reviews this year’s winning films, Backseat Driver and Blueberries. He explains how the festival’s four-day format mirrors the educational focus of the Orlando Film Festival and emphasizes the collaborative effort required to sustain and grow the event. The show includes three original songs composed and performed by Springen, inspired by personal experiences and local stories.

Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner

Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. Other music composed and performed by Dan Springen.

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