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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nIn this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins speaks with Kanopy’s Erin Spears and Matt Lewis about curation, film discovery, and how independent films find audiences in a streaming landscape shaped by algorithms.\n\nThe conversation covers Kanopy’s library- and university-based model, the importance of human-led programming, how poster art and social media influence discovery, and why theatrical and festival experiences still matter for the long-term life of a film.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**In this episode, we****discuss:**\n\n  * What Kanopy is and how it differs from subscription-based streamers like Netflix\n  * Why Kanopy’s free, ad-free model through libraries and universities matters for film access\n  * Erin’s path from film programming and art house theaters to Kanopy’s content programming team\n  * Matt’s background in entertainment marketing and how he brings that experience to Kanopy\n  * How Kanopy’s programming team curates new titles each week\n  * Why human taste, context, and browsing still matter in an algorithm-driven media landscape\n  * How poster art, title design, and trailers shape audience expectations\n  * What filmmakers should consider when creating key art for their films\n  * How Kanopy uses social media clips and themed collections to help audiences discover films\n  * Why niche programming, rock docs, horror, and repertory-style collections can build loyal audiences\n  * How universities use Kanopy for coursework and casual film discovery\n  * The continued importance of festivals, theatrical screenings, and communal moviegoing\n  * Why libraries may be one of the most important access points for independent cinema\n  * Upcoming Kanopy titles and programming, including __I Really Love My Husband__ , Fright Fest, and __The Napa Boys__\n  * Advice for emerging filmmakers interested in curation, marketing, and film culture\n\n\n\n**Guests:**\n\n  * Erin Spears\n  * Matt Lewis\n\n\n\n\n\n****\n\n****\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Subscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:**\n\n  * Apple Podcasts\n  * Spotify\n  * Google\n\n\n\nGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n_Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:_\n\nCheck out more of our NAB 2026 coverage!",
  "title": "The Art of Curation: Inside Kanopy’s Approach to Film Discovery"
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