In which our intrepid host sits down with Head of Fiction Podcasts at the New Jersey Web Fest, Ned Donovan, to get the scoop on audio awards, the festival circuit, and why creators care about all this stuff anyway beyond our own egos.Created and produced by Newton Schottelkotte. Theme song by Tyler Petty.Log on to https://minimarconis.com/ for transcripts, tips, and more!Festivals Currently Accepting Fiction Podcasts (as of September 12, 2022):New Jersey WebFest - https://filmfreeway.com/njwebfestMiami WebFest - https://filmfreeway.com/miamiwebfestMinnesota WebFest - https://filmfreeway.com/mnwebfestApulia WebFest - https://filmfreeway.com/apuliawebfestNew Zealand WebFest - https://filmfreeway.com/nzwebfestLA WebFest - https://filmfreeway.com/LAWEBFESTSince2009Melbourne WebFest - https://filmfreeway.com/melbournewebfestAsia Web Awards - https://filmfreeway.com/asiawebawardsThe conversation presented here reflects the opinions of Ned Donovan, and not necessarily the opinions of the New Jersey Web Fest, nor the other festivals under Ned's advisory. Don't be weird, guys.Learn more about our sponsors at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices