An Inspired Chat with Kim Huenecke

We recently had the chance to connect with Kim Huenecke and have shared our conversation below.

Kim, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
That would be out in nature. Hiking or just sitting on a rock on a mountainside.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello. I am the President of the Worldwide Women’s Film Festival. We are a film festival that showcases women filmmakers and the telling of their stories. Men are allowed to submit films to our festival. All films must have one woman behind the camera in a principal role ( director, producer, etc). We started in 2018, and we are going into our eighth year. We are the only film festival that showcases women filmmakers in Arizona.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who taught you the most about work?
My parents taught me the most about work. They believed in showing up early or on time, working hard, and asking questions if you do not understand something.

What fear has held you back the most in your life?
Being good enough to do something. I remind myself daily that we all have fears, and how I want it to define me, or lean into it and do something with it.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
Bette Davis – If she did not like something, she would do something about it. For example, she was given a couple of bruises on her face to look like she had been beaten up. She did not like the way she looked, so she got in her car and left the studio lot, and drove to her doctor’s office. When she got back to the studio lot, the security guard told her, ” I don’t know who did this to you, Ms. Davis, but if I find out who he is, I will take care of him.” The doctor put a bandage around her head and gave her some really good bruises. She REALLY looked like she was beaten up, and the few bruises the makeup people gave her would not happen in real life.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
Everyone is capable of doing good or bad things. We all want acceptance and love.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.wwfilmfestival.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidewomensfilmfestival/?hl=en
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldwide-women-s-film-festival
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/WWFilmFestival
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldwideWomensFilmFest/

Image Credits
Kim Huenecke headshot – Brad Reed Photography