Roberta Munroe Biography

Roberta Marie Munroe is an award-winning filmmaker writer entrepreneur international short film festival programmer consultant and author of How NOT To Make A Short Film: Secrets From A Sundance Programmer (Hyperion). A veteran programmer at the world renowned Sundance Film Festival she shares the critical secrets tips and guidelines aspiring filmmakers have been waiting for and provides a provocative and practical insider's guide to making a great short film. With over 15 years experience of short film programming at international film festivals and after viewing over 15000 short films during her career Munroe is considered the go-to expert in the world of short form filmmaking. In working with short form media makers she has provided a large group of artists with her valuable first-hand knowledge and advice helping many go on to produce award-winning films.
A sought after speaker and educator Munroe has also participated on several panels and film juries including The Black Lily Film & Music Festival (Philadelphia) The Palm Springs Short Film Festival Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival NewFest (NYC) Columbia University Film School San Francisco Women's Festival The North Carolina School of Film Planet Out Short Film Awards The LA Indie Film Group Outfest The Sao Paulo Short Film Festival and The American Pavilion Student Intensive. At these and other events Munroe has spoken about her craft both in filmmaking and programming in support of independent filmmakers. In addition Munroe is a Mentor for Los Angeles based Inner-city Filmmakers where for the past four years she has taught classes held at USC mentoring high school graduates from underserved demographics to realize their dreams of working in the film industry.

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