“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers behind official Real to Reel Film Festival Selections. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with Daniel Smith, director of the short film, "Sideways."

Exploring friendships, gravitational anomalies, and the challenges to keeping relationships grounded - "Sideways" offer a unique perspective of looking at how we "get along."

The Cleveland County Arts Council will host films like “Sideways” from Sept, 9-- Oct.9, for the 21st Annual “Real to Reel International Film Festival.” Real to Reel will be an online-exclusive festival this year. For over two decades, Real to Reel has showcased thought-provoking films from around the world and offers opportunities for cinema-lovers to embrace the independent vision of this unique artform.

For more information on the Real to Reel International Film Festival, visit realtoreelfest.com