What makes a film truly captivating from the very first scene? Join us as we welcome Max Adler, a judge at the Mammoth Film Festival, to uncover the secret behind grabbing audience attention right off the bat. Max shares his journey as a first-time judge, offering insights into the importance of evaluating films independently to maintain a fresh perspective, and the possibility of forming genuine connections with fellow filmmakers—sometimes even through charming scenarios like being snowed in...