Isabel:
Tracey:
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Ms. Boyenne,
Thank you so much for speaking to my filmmakers. I didn't have the resources this year to acquire a larger venue, for a general public audience, but I knew your lectures would add so much value to my filmmaker's experience, especially since most of them had entered short films and are beginning to embark on their first features.
The filmmakers who attended approached me at the theatre and spoke so highly of your presentation. They have all asked me to bring you back and have expressed interested in more topics.
I asked the filmmakers what they liked most about your presentation and how they felt it benefited them.
One filmmaker said that she has been to over 14 festivals this year with her film and attended every conference, but this was the first time she walked out feeling like she actually learned something. She said that most speakers speak in general terms, but you used real like examples and explained everything.
Another filmmaker said that you were very patient brook down everything down and used real like examples in a way they could relate to the material.
Several filmmakers said the language was really informative and gave insight on what to look for.
Here are some quotes from the filmmakers.
* "I can't believe she had such vast knowledge and was willing to spend her time with us."
* "I walked out that hotel really feeling empowered."
* "I took twenty pages of notes. I feel like I have a mini associates degree. She was very patient and answered all of my questions."
* "She is one of those phenomenal women you here about and only hope to meet."
In short; Thank You, They loved you. We want you to come back.
— Diana Means, President & CEO, Alliance of Women Filmmakers, California
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Thank you once again for hosting such a wonderful film festival. As Sayer said to you, we felt the programming was "impeccable"!
The presenter, Akua Boyenne, was very generous. Not only with her knowledge and insights, but also with her care and compassion. It was a joy to meet her and to benefit from her impressive career. I truly hope that I will someday get the opportunity to cross paths with Ms. Boynenne again, when I have a huge film project in need of legal advice!
Sayer and I also enjoyed meeting many of our fellow filmmakers. The whole experience was quite positive and generative.
Thank you!
— Erin Rasmussen