Raff's Brain #75: SUNDANCE OR BUST!

SUMMARY:
In this episode of Raff's Brain, join host Rob Raffety as he heads to the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, for an unforgettable week of films, workshops, and networking. Rob partners with the Moving Picture Institute (MPI), an organization blending freedom and film, to bring you exclusive content from one of the film industry's biggest stages. From behind-the-scenes insights to a rundown of the must-see Sundance lineup, this video kicks off a series of Sundance-themed adventures.

What to Expect:
What is the Moving Picture Institute (MPI)?
Learn how MPI produces impactful films and supports filmmakers focused on freedom, storytelling, and societal change. Rob highlights MPI projects like Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, Kemba, and Freedom Hair, the latter receiving the Amplify Award at this year's festival.

Sundance 2025 Highlights:
Discover Rob’s plans for Sundance, from networking events to screenings. Hear about standout films such as The Legend of Ochi, Obex, By Design, Serious People, and Heavy and Vanessa.

Behind-the-Scenes Content Plans:
Interviews with MPI staff and filmmakers.
Instant reactions and reviews from Sundance screenings.
Reflections on the creative energy of the festival and lessons for aspiring storytellers.

Key Films:
The Legend of Ochi (Willem Dafoe, Emma Watson)
By Design (A woman swaps bodies with a chair!)
Serious People (Doppelgänger comedy)
OBEX (Baltimore filmmaker Albert Birney)
The Zodiac Killer Project (Meta true-crime doc)

Call to Action: “What should I check out at Sundance? Got a question or a topic you’d like me to cover?” Call the Raff’s Brain Hotline at 571-408-8058.

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