From conception to reality, the planning of the first TFFB spanned only 6 months. In that time, the Festival’s organizers set the event’s mission and themes; selected the films; liaised with filmmakers for screening rights and travel; sought out sponsors and event locations; built volunteer teams; designed publicity visuals; prepared content for panel discussions; and added special features such as short films and a live comedic performance. Organizers constantly communicated with internal and external teams, developed and executed project priorities, and publicized the event through diverse formal and social media channels. As a volunteer team, very organizer dedicated time outside of their work, school, and personal lives to creating this event. For example, graduate students Blake Liu and Fan-Yun Lan took on significant technical and liaison roles in the midst of final and qualifying exams, and student Chung-Ping Chou took on many tasks, including the Festival co-MC, while graduating and searching for jobs. In the end, the team’s mutual commitment to the Festival and to each other resulted in a successful event and heart-felt appreciation and friendship.