In years past, Dallas VideoFest featured more than a hundred movies stretched out over a week. This year’s slate, though, includes only a few dozen shown over this weekend. This week, we talk with VideoFest artistic director Bart Weiss about creating a leaner, more focused fest. And we preview Austin filmmaker Kat Candler’s session for filmmakers about transitioning from film director to TV show runner.

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