Programming Mentor Session: Kristin McCracken (Hamptons International Film Festival)

Event ID: PP1150553

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 10:15 PM

Venue: Liberty (Omni Downtown)

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Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Doc Filmmakers, International, Narrative Filmmakers, Producers/Production, Programming, Publicity & Marketing.

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