Narrative Filmmakers Mentor Session: Georg Kallert (Lodger Films Inc)
Summary
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Doc Filmmakers, Narrative Filmmakers, Producers/Production.
- Format: Mentor Session
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- Presented By: n/a
Contributors
- Georg Kallert
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