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The Premiere’s Over | Jon Silver on Burnout, Festivals, and Letting Go
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What happens when you get everything you asked for—and it still doesn’t feel great? In this episode, Jon Silver talks candidly about navigating the tail end of a feature film rollout, the unexpected burnout of the festival circuit, and what it really means to build an audience when your control over exhibition is limited. We talk about the tension between gratitude and disillusionment, the DIY hustle of indie comedy, and how distribution can be just as humbling as it is thrilling.
Jon comes to indie filmmaking from a comedy background. He’s the co-founder of ShowPup Productions and has produced sketch comedy, shorts, web series, and features with troupes like Second City and iO. His first feature, The Civil Hoax, was dubbed “Can’t Miss Indie Cinema” by the Chicago Tribune, and his newest film The Premiere—a satirical love letter to the absurdities of filmmaking and live screenings—is currently screening around the world.
If you’ve ever wondered what comes after the good news, or why building a sustainable creative life means thinking beyond just the film itself—this one’s for you.
Learn more about Jon and his work at showpup.com, follow him on Instagram @jonsilverpoop, and check out upcoming festival dates for The Premiere at showpup.com/blog-post/the-premiere-events.
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