How My Documentary Made It From Idea to Film Festival

What does it really take to get a documentary from idea to film festival? More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRetTs0Osqn0GMRwSsp0iSUlkZTbtH0LC There are 2 other videos I've made about my work with Indy Ignite https://youtu.be/QXVrQ0DzK0I?si=VKwEaQ5dQCq3ol5y https://youtu.be/h3BZ4do66vM?si=XCNHYOYSNs3wjvOj In this video, I take you behind the scenes of my sports documentary’s journey — from early concept to its premiere at the Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis. This isn’t a victory lap; it’s an honest look at what I learned through the process of finishing a project, submitting to festivals, and discovering the power of grit and authenticity in storytelling. You’ll see behind-the-scenes moments from the festival, the red carpet, and the Q&A, along with clips from the documentary itself — which follows a professional women’s volleyball team during their inaugural season. They were underdogs who refused to quit, and that same perseverance became the lesson of this whole experience. If you’re working on your own film, documentary, or creative project, I hope this video inspires you to finish it — because finishing changes everything. More about Heartland International Film Festival https://www.heartlandfilm.org Give Josh and Juan a visit on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jrguillen5/ https://www.instagram.com/_jdage/ And Learn More About Indy Ignite