In this episode of the Future in Review podcast, host Berit Anderson engages in a thoughtful discussion with filmmaker Emre Izat about balancing perfectionism with letting go, delving into one challenging aspect of the creative process that many artists struggle with: deciding when a work is complete.They discuss the importance of starting new projects with optimism, then entering the critical development phase to strengthen weaknesses. But how do you recognize when it's time to shift back to that initial positive mindset? Emre and Berit agree that even the most experienced creators can have trouble with this transition.Berit draws on her own observations watching talented directors wrestle with final revisions. Emre shares lessons he's learning to build intuition around knowing when further tweaks won't meaningfully improve the end result. It's a delicate balance that takes experience to master.In the second half of the episode, Berit offers a preview of guests who will be joining her and other thought leaders, including a FiReFilms-hosted documentary panel, at the upcoming Future in Review conference in Los Angeles. One highlighted guest is filmmaker Joe Piscatella, whose courageous examination of activism and censorship in Hong Kong, "Who’s Afraid of Nathan Law?" is notable for tackling sensitive issues.Listeners will walk away with insightful perspectives on the elusive moment when a story feels complete, as well as getting excited about the collection of boundary-pushing filmmakers converging at FiRe's in-person gatherings this fall in LA. It's a must-listen for any creative professional.-----------Sign up for a free 30-day trial of the SNS Global Report - The world's most reliable source of advanced information at the intersection of technology and the economy for 25 years. https://www.stratnews.com/subscribe/------------Sign up for updates about the Future in Review conference at http://www.futureinreview.com------------Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/future-in-review-podcast-w-berit-anderson/id1650665335Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL2Z1dHVyZWlucmV2aWV3L2ZlZWQueG1sSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aZsFcVINhGAe2FvaDif0e?si=f8add49fa10040c8