Narrative Filmmaker Mentor Session: Greg Kwedar (Ethos)
Summary
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Development, Narrative Filmmakers, Producers/Production, Screenwriting.
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Contributors
- Greg Kwedar
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