Filmmakers of any age are wise to speak from their heart and to draw on their personal experiences. Which is probably why NFFTY-founder, Jesse Harris, sees a lot of coming-of-age stories from younger filmmakers. No surprises there.

But if you wish to stand out from the crowd, listen to what Jesse also sees a lot of – and how to fix some of the common problems.

 

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