New Jersey filmmaker Alec Palumbo joins ROI-NJ Multimedia Journalist Thomas Philip on the latest episode of Garden State Greenlight to discuss his journey from making short films to producing his first feature-length documentary.

Palumbo discusses the challenges of financing projects independently, the importance of building relationships through film festivals and networking, and the lessons he has learned from producing a feature.

He also discusses his documentary, “I Called Her Mary,” which was filmed in New Jersey, and the process of submitting the project to film festivals.

The conversation also explores Palumbo’s outlook on the future of New Jersey’s film industry, including the expansion of studio infrastructure and new opportunities for independent filmmakers across the state.

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