In this episode, Celene Beth takes us on a journey that’s deeply personal and transformative. She shares how she grew up on the streets of Main Street in Park City as a Parkite, with Sundance shaping much of her life and career. A love letter to the festival that has been a part of her life for over three decades, Celene reflects on her time volunteering and working seasonally at Sundance for the past 10 festivals, where she witnessed firsthand the power of storytelling and the community it fosters.

Celene dives into her connection with films like On the Record and Promising Young Woman, highlighting their emotional impact and the importance of trauma-informed storytelling. She also talks about her collaboration with NASA+, where she introduced Sundance to science, storytelling, and asteroids, bringing together film, and the wonders of the universe in a unique way.

A key moment in the episode is Celene finally revealing how Ted Bundy became the center of her first directorial documentary, born out of the Sundance Film Festival. She opens up about how Bundy's horrific crimes affected the lives of so many, and how his "legacy" has been shaped by the media. She reflects on the lasting trauma caused by Bundy and the importance of focusing on the stories of those he victimized, rather than glorifying him and his crimes.

Throughout the episode, Celene celebrates filmmakers like Liz Garbus, Kim A. Snyder, and Isabel Castro, whose ethical approach to true crime has deeply influenced her own work. She emphasizes the need for safe sets, mental health protections, and responsible filmmaking in the true crime genre, and discusses how her journey is shaping a more empathetic way of storytelling.

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