A Directing Career?
Learn how director Joshua Caldwell turned his micro-budget debut feature into a thriving career. Get insights, tips, and lessons for your own filmmaking journey!
Indie Film Marketing
Insights on indie film marketing and audience engagement as we chat with Chris Nials, founder of the Independent Horror Society, about building a hub for horror fans and creators. Listen now!
Cinematography for Netflix
I chat to DOP Benedict Spence about his career path from short films and reality TV to Netflix series like ERIC.
meet the host – Jim eaves
Jim is an award winning film maker with short and feature credits. He has also spent 20 years working as Video Production Manager for an NGB, filming, editing, producing, hiring freelancers and working with agencies.
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Are you about to leave Uni with a filmmaking degree? Or want to change careers and work in a creative industry? We want to give you the tools you need to enter the real world of production or freelancing. Honest and open career advice from people in the business.
We also talk to those in other creative industries to discuss their careers, the potential cross over with film production and practical tips for a successful and fulfilling career.
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