In this episode of The Neveready Podcast, Christian Navarrete sits down with Adam Mast — film enthusiast, storyteller, critic, and co-founder of the Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah (FMASU).Adam has spent decades championing independent film and local creators, helping build a thriving creative community in Southern Utah. From launching film festivals to mentoring filmmakers, he has become a driving force behind the region’s storytelling culture.Together, they explore Adam’s journey from early filmmaking experiments under Temple Bar Productions to founding FMASU and creating events like the Desertscape International Film Festival, HorrorFest International, and the Guerrilla Film Challenge.They also dive into the realities behind the scenes — the non-profit grind, the sacrifices, and the emotional weight of building something meaningful while balancing personal life, including raising a child with special needs.This conversation highlights what it truly means to be “Neveready”: creating, building, and showing up for your community even when things are uncertain.---In this episode, they discuss:- The origins of Temple Bar Productions and Adam’s first projects- The evolution of FMASU and its mission to support filmmakers- Building Desertscape International Film Festival from the ground up- The Guerrilla Film Challenge and its impact on local creators- HorrorFest, Locals Film Festival, and community-driven storytelling- The balance between creative work and personal responsibilities- Why encouraging others is at the core of Adam’s workLinks & Resources Mentioned:Bone Man (Kevin Jones): https://zboneman.comCinemast (Adam Mast’s film work): https://cinemast.netFMASU: https://www.fmasu.com