Best Jim Eaves Podcasts (2024)

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Was AFM worth it? - Two Indie Filmmakers Perspective with Henry Winnik & Lucas Rios 44:59

6h ago44:59

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #afm #filmpodcast With AFM (The American Film Market) having recently wrapped up in Las Vegas I thought it would be a good idea to speak to two filmmakers that went so I spoke to Henry Winnik and Lucas Rios. Henry is an experienced filmmaker, having been Location Manager on big films like 'The Wrestler' 'Insidious:…

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Using Data & Statistics to be a Better Filmmaker with Stephen Follows 42:37

1d ago42:37

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmpodcast #movieproduction This week on the podcast I talk to educator, producer and film industry data researcher Stephen Follows. Stephen has produced over 100 short films and two feature films, he also co runs Cat Snake Story Agency. He's taught at all the major film schools and specialises in film industry d…

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What to expect from the American Film Market and how to write, fund, shoot and sell your debut feature film with Tom Malloy 21:59

9d ago21:59

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Send us a text #filmmaking #podcast #americanfilmmarket #afm This week on the podcast I'm talking to filmmaker Tom Malloy. Tom has a huge string of credits starting as an actor he then went onto produce films. He's written and sold screenplays, raised finance for movies and he's also directed. I asked Tom about his route into the industry and we al…

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How to be a Netflix Cinematographer with Benedict Spence - D.O.P on ERIC and This is going to hurt 35:58

15d ago35:58

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Send us a text #filmindustry #dop #cameraman #camerawoman This week on the podcast I'm talking to Cinematographer Benedict Spence. Benedict has been working in the industry for over twenty years having started out on reality television, working on the very first series of 'The Only Way is Essex'. He's now working on big shows having been Emmy nomin…

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How to Crack Social Media with your Indie Film with Chris Mayo aka Big Fat Cult 44:57

23d ago44:57

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #horror #tiktok This week on the podcast I'm talking to horror influencer and content creator Chris May - also known as Big Fat Cult on TikTok and Instagram where he reviews and talks about the latest horror movies and other films out on release. Chris also attended this years Fright Fest film festival so I got him to gi…

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From The Black List to Fright Fest with Darren Geare 12:06

1M ago12:06

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Send us a text #filmmaking #theblacklist #screenwriting This week on the podcast I'm talking to writer, producer Darren Geare. Darren and his brother Jeff (also known as the Geare Brothers) wrote their first screenplay that went onto the Black List, ended up on the top list and got optioned into a feature film called The Retaliators. The brothers w…

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How to Direct Stop Motion Movies for Aardman with Will Becher 33:31

1M ago33:31

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Send us a text #animation #aardman #directing This week on the podcast I chat to Director and Animator Will Becher. Will is a Director and Creative at Aardman Animation in Bristol, he joined the animation team on Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit, becoming one of Aardman's youngest ever feature film animators. Will has since worked o…

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From Fright Fest to Film Hub with Georgia Conlan and Martin Hardwick- Charlotte the Movie 44:35

1M ago44:35

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Send us a text #podcast #filmmakingpodcast #filmpodcast This week on the podcast I talk to filmmakers Georgia Colan and Martin Hardwick. Their film 'Charlotte' recently premiered at the Fright Fest Film Festival and has now been released on Amazon Prime and Tubi both in the UK and the USA. I talked to them about the film, what it was like shooting …

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Short Films - Funding, Shooting & Film Festivals with Hakim Zziwa 27:57

2M ago27:57

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking This week I'm talking to filmmaker Hakim Zziwa. Hakim is from Uganda where he started out as a dancer and went onto make corporate films after a scholarship in America. He's also made several short films that have done really well on the festival circuit and have a high end high quality loo…

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How to be a Hollywood Costume Designer with Cynthia Summers 41:50

2M ago41:50

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Send us a text #thelastofus #filmpodcast #costume This week I'm speaking to Costume Designer Cynthia Summers. Cynthia ia an Emmy Award Winning Costume Designer that has worked on massive shows like HBO's The Last of Us and the Netflix show Lemony Snickets Series of Unfortunate Events. I talked to Cynthia about how she got into the industry, we talk…

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How to Release your Debut Feature Film - Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies & Google Play 27:08

2M ago27:08

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #bigfoot #distribution This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker James Chick. James recently finished his debut feature film 'Feet of Death'. We talked about what it was like to work on a micro budget feature, how he gets such high quality results when shooting on a micro budget, some of the struggles along the way an…

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Doctor Who, Marvel & Mission Impossible - Production Design with Phil Sims 37:55

2M ago37:55

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #missionimpossible #behindthescene This week on the podcast I talk to Production Designer Phil Sims. Phil started in theatre, worked in music videos before moving onto big budget movies like Skyfall, The Last Jedi, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America The First Avenger, Age of Ultron and the latest series of Doctor W…

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How to have a career in Television and Theatre - The actors dream with Tom Butcher 26:23

3M ago26:23

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Send us a text #acting #stageperformance #filmmakingpodcast This week on the podcast I’m chatting to television and theatre actor Tom Butcher. Tom is best known for his leading roles in popular TV dramas “The Bill" and "Doctors". Butcher's dedication to his craft and his ability to bring depth to his characters have earned him acclaim from audience…

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How to Kickstart your Creative Career with Sam Hornsby from ERIC the Creative Career App 22:11

3M ago22:11

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #creative #career This week on the podcast I'm chatting to Sam, one of the founders of the ERIC Creative Careers App. The App is aimed at people from ages 16-25 - once registered the app will serve up thousands of internships, bootcamps, events, courses, podcast and anything else that will help you kickstart your creativ…

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How to be a successful Soap Actor with Corrinne Wicks 35:20

3M ago35:20

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #acting #filmmakingpodcast This week on the Podcast I'm talking to television actress Corrinne Wicks. Corrinne shot to fame in BBC One’s flagship drama Doctors playing ‘Dr. Helen Thompson’ for over five years. She went on to appear as ‘Ella Heart’ in ITV’s Prime time soap Emmerdale, receiving two best actress nominations…

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How to turn a Short Film into a Television Career with Jamie Donoughue 30:17

3M ago30:17

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #doctorwho #filmproducer This week I'm talking to Television Director Jamie Donoughue - Jamie had a very interesting route into television directing. He started out by creating a short film called Shok that went onto get an Oscar Nomination, this led to him working on big budget US Television shows like "The Last Kingdom…

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How to make a Profitable Low Budget Movies on Tubi with Justin Milton 29:45

4M ago29:45

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Send us a text #tubi #filmmaker #lowbudget Today I’m talking to Producer and Director Justin Milton Justin has produced a bunch of low budget thrillers and dramas that have done very well on online streaming platforms and have begun to earn him significant profit. In this chat I talked to Justin about how he got into the business, he gave me his ti…

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How to have a Career in Visual Effects with Harry Potter Visual Effects Supervisor Christian Manz 32:46

4M ago32:46

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Send us a text #visualeffects #harrypotter #filmpodcast Today I’m talking to Visual Effects Supervisor Christian Manz. Christian has worked on big budget movies like Dracula untold, Nanny McPhee, he’s been Bafta nominated for his work on all three Fantastic Beasts movies and Oscar nominated for his work on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part …

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How to get 200,000 Streams on a Bigfoot Movie - Micro Budget Masterclass with Mitch Laing 28:53

4M ago28:53

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #bigfoot #moviemaking` This week on the podcast I'm talking to filmmaker Mitch Laing. Mitch is the owner of Open Heart Productions from North East Louisiana. His recent micro-budget feature The Bogman has been released on streaming through Green Apple Entertainment and has amassed over two hundred thousand views. With a …

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How to Boost your Film's Exposure - proven strategies with Amy Guth 28:25

4M ago28:25

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Send us a text This week on the Podcast I talk to Filmmaker Amy Guth. Amy started out as a journalist and now works as a producer on short films and features. She's run a film fesitval as well as written several books on pitching and what she calls 'unapologetic visibility'. We covered a number of topics in this chat, Amy talks to me about her care…

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How to get your movie into Sundance with Producer Isen Robbins 27:05

5M ago27:05

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Send us a text #sundance #sundancefilmfestival #filmproduction #filmproducer #filmpodcast This week I’m talking to producer Isen Robbins. Isen co-founded Intrinsic Value Films with Aimee Schoof and has produced over 40 films, premiering 10 of those at the Sundance Film Festival. He has worked in international sales attending all major markets, and …

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How to win an Oscar for Sound Design with Nina Hartstone 20:18

5M ago20:18

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Send us a text #sounddesign #academyaward #oscar This week on the podcast I’m talking to academy award winning supervising sound editor Nina Hartstone. Nina has been working in the business for over thirty years, she’s worked her way up from assistant sound editor roles in the 90s right through to winning an Oscar for her work on Bohemian Rhapsody.…

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How to be a successful television director with Andrew Gunn 35:36

5M ago35:36

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Send us a text #doctorwho #mattsmith #filmpodcast This week on the podcast I'm talking to prime time television director Andrew Gunn. Andrew's worked on a ton of big shows in the UK like Doctor Who with Matt Smith, Life on Mars and Hollyoaks. This is a great one if you're interested in becoming a TV director, finding out how you get work, how to wo…

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How to write a Commercial Screenplay with Lucy V. Hay 47:45

5M ago47:45

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Send us a text #screenwriter #screenwriting #filmpodcast This week on the podcast I’m talking to script editor, published author and blogger Lucy V. Hay. Lucy has been the script editor and advisor on numerous UK features and shorts and has also been a script reader for over 20 years. She’s had several books published and regularly runs courses and…

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How to be a Concept Artist with John Gallagher AKA Uncannyknack 38:12

5M ago38:12

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Send us a text #conceptart #illustration #filmpodcast This week I’m talking to concept artist and entertainment illustrator John Gallagher AKA Uncannyknack. John worked as Director of Concept Art at video game developer BioWare, He’s worked as a production illustrator on The Expanse, Once upon a time, The Flash, Super Girl, The Boys and many more. …

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How to release a Low Budget film - Theatrical and Streaming with Gabriel Foster Prior 32:26

6M ago32:26

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #filmindustry #standupcomedy This week on the podcast I talk to writer/director Gabriel Foster Prior about his debut feature 'The Bystanders' starring comedians Sean Walsh and Nick Helm. I spoke to Gabriel about how he funded the film, how he managed to release the film theatrically and the advantages of doing so. I chat…

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Cannes Film Festival & Sales Market 2024 Report from Mark Hampton - Marche Du Film, Palais 12:19

6M ago12:19

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #cannesfilmfestival #filmindustry I wasn't able to make it to the Cannes Film Festival this year but I know a man who has, friend of the Pod, actor and filmmaker Mark Hampton sent us a report from this years festival. Mark gives us a tour of the Palais and the Marche du Film he also chats to sales and distribution reps a…

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What is Virtual Production? with Phil Griffiths from Framesync 35:11

6M ago35:11

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Send us a text #virtualproduction #volume #ledscreens This week I'm talking to Phil Griffith, the Educational lead at Framesync. Framesync is a virtual production company who help storytellers by offering a full service consultancy, from creative planning to on site delivery. They have a developmental arm creating tools for the industry and a serie…

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How to be a Radio Presenter with Aryana Neo - Presenting, Acting and Confidence tips 19:54

6M ago19:54

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Send us a text #radiopresenter #networking #confidence Today I’m talking to presenter and actor Aryana Neo. I talked to Aryana about how she got into radio presenting, networking advice and her tips for having confidence in yourself. Aryana is best known for her work on the radio, including BBC Solent, Heart & Capital and her community work on the …

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How to be a Working Actor with Mark Hampton 32:58

7M ago32:58

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Send us a text #acting #workingactor #auditioning This week I'm chatting to filmmaker, Actor and presenter Mark Hampton. Mark has written and directed his own projects in which he's cast himself in the lead roles, he's also appeared in commercials, TV, Netflix features, he's very much a working actor. Mark gave me his tips for auditioning, tips for…

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Cannes Film Festival Survival Guide - Prep, Parties, Receptions & Networking 15:03

7M ago15:03

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Send us a text #cannesfilmfestival #parties #filmpodcast This week, I'm excited to chat about the Cannes Film Festival. I want to share all the details to help you navigate the festival smoothly and make the most of your experience. I'll talk about the layout, essential preparations, and yes, even the all important parties and receptions. Cannes is…

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Fright Fest Special with Paul McEvoy - One of the UK's biggest and brightest thriller, fantasy and horror film festivals 32:37

7M ago32:37

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Send us a text #frightfest #horrorfandom #filmpodcast Hi, Jim here and you’re listening to the honest filmmaker podcast, career advice from people in the business. Today I’m talking to Fright Fest director Paul McEvoy. Fright Fest is one of the biggest horror film festivals out there and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It has debuted…

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How to be a Fight Choreographer with Brahim Chab - Monkey Man, Dev Patel 29:42

7M ago29:42

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Send us a text #monkeyman #martialarts #stuntman This week I’m talking to Fight Choreographer Brahim Chab. Brahim has worked as both a stunt performer and fight choreographer alongside Jason Statham, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen and most recently opposite Dev Patel in the Monkey Man were he starred and choreographed the fight sequences in the movie. I t…

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How to be a Celebrity Stylist & Fashion Consultant with Wilfree Vasquez Torres 25:55

8M ago25:55

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Send us a text #CelebrityStylist #costumedesigner #FilmIndustry Jim Eaves here, and you've tuned in to the Honest Filmmaker Podcast, where we dive into career insights from seasoned professionals in the industry. Today, I'm thrilled to have Wilfree Vásquez Torres joining us. Wilfree wears many hats – he's a celebrity stylist, a fashion consultant a…

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From Short Films to The Industry with Gabriel Miller 28:29

8M ago28:29

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Send us a text #FilmCommunity #filmpodcast #filmindustry This week I to chat with Gabriel Miller, a talented filmmaker and the brains behind The Industry newsletter. Gabriel kicked off his journey as an editor, collaborating with big-name brands on nationwide campaigns. But he noticed something missing—a reliable source of news for folks in the fil…

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How to be an Ethical Filmmaker with Benn Wiebe 35:11

8M ago35:11

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Send us a text #ethics #mentalhealth #filmpodcast Today I’m talking to filmmaker, campaigner and ethical filmmaker Benn Wiebe. Benn has produced entertainment news for the US and China but now works on social impact driven projects, he wants to make a difference, from being embedded with humanitarian rangers in Iraq, to producing a SXSW winning and…

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How to Make a Living as a DOP - Director of Photography with Andrew Rodger 31:59

8M ago31:59

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Send us a text This week I’m talking to cinematographer Andrew Rodger. Andy has worked on commercials, high profile TV dramas for Netflix and the BBC and feature films including No Way Up, Three Day Millionaire and Confession. I chatted to Andy about how he got to where he is, how to get work and his practical tips for being on set. Enjoy! For regu…

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Classic Movie Make Up SFX with seasoned pro Rob Burman 30:51

9M ago30:51

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Send us a text This week I’m talking to Make Up Effects artist Rob Burman. Rob has worked in different roles on some absolute classic like John Carpenters The Thing, The Fly, Terminator 2, Batman Returns, Tremors, The Goonies and Ghostbusters. I talked to Rob about his incredible career and asked for advice for new people getting into Make up prost…

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How to make money on Film Hub with Jason Horton 45:27

9M ago45:27

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Send us a text Today I’m talking to Filmmaker Jason Horton. Jason has a lot of credits both documentary and fiction features. He’s also a bit of a guru when it comes to online aggregators like film hub and indie rights. His tag line is "I make movies that make money” which is actually a bold claim at the micro budget end. So I wanted to dig into th…

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How to Direct a Hollywood Movie with Clive Tonge 30:56

9M ago30:56

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Send us a text #filmdirector #filmpodcast #filmmaking This week I spoke to writer/director Clive Tonge about his Horror Movie Mara. The movie is about sleep paralysis and stars Olga Kurylenko. It had a budget of $5 million so this was an interesting chat with somebody about low budget film production. Clive gave me some great war stories about that…

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How to Promote your Independent Film - Marketing Strategy with Rosa Camero 29:06

9M ago29:06

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #marketingstrategy #indiefilm This week I spoke to Rosa Camero. Rosa has been a film publicist for over 15 years and has worked on massive productions like the Twighlight Saga, Warm Bodies and Divergent. Rosa talked about how she got into the industry and she gave me her tips on how to market your own film, how to find o…

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How to be a Big Budget Stunt Performer with Adam Basil - To be a Stuntman or Stuntwoman 28:15

10M ago28:15

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Send us a text #stuntman #hollywood #thelastofus Want to be a professional student performer and work on big films and TV shows? Well, this week I’m talking to Stunt Performer Adam Basil. Adam’s been in blockbuster movies like Fast X, Mission Impossible Fallout, James Bond film No time to die, Justice League and Wonder Woman. He was Tom Hardy’s stu…

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How to Sell a Film - Navigating Sales Agents and Distributors as a Filmmaker 12:38

10M ago12:38

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Send us a text This week I thought I'd give you my tips on selling a film either through a sales agent or direct to a distributor. I've been through this process many times before so have tried to give you some of the techniques to avoid not getting paid and some of the things in a contract to look out for. This isn't a definitive list so please do…

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How to play Iconic Characters with Ross Mullan - The White Walker from HBO's Game of Thrones 52:28

10M ago52:28

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Send us a text #gameofthrones #actingadvice #doctorwho Hi, I’m Jim Eaves and you are listening to the honest filmmaker podcast, career advice from people in the business. Today I’m talking to Actor and performer Ross Mulan. Ross is an accomplished stage and screen actor. He’s toured with big theatre productions, he’s a voice over artist and has pla…

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How to Crowd Fund your feature film with Writer/Director MJ Dixon - Career advice from successful crowd funder 33:38

10M ago33:38

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Send us a text #crowdfunding #filmmaking #indiefilm Today I’m joined by writer/director MJ Dixon. MJ has directed so many shorts and features I struggled to find the exact number but they include; Slasher House (2012), Legacy or Thorn (2014), Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown (2015), Hollower (2016), Slasher House 2 (2016), The Haunting of Molly Ba…

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How to be a Marvel Studios Make Up SFX Artist with Jon Moore - Career Advice from Creatives 38:10

11M ago38:10

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Send us a text #marvel #guardiansofthegalaxy #makeupsfx This week I chatted to special effects make up artist Jon Moore. It was difficult for me not to geek out on this one as Jon as worked on Marvel Cinematic Universe movies like Captain America the First Avenger, Avengers Infinity War, Avengers Endgame and all of the Guardians of the Galaxy Movie…

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How to be a Commercial Drone Pilot - Get your license and start working paid gigs 39:26

11M ago39:26

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Send us a text #drone #filming #careeradvice This week I’m talking to drone expert and pilot Alex Baker. Alex has worked as a drone pilot on television shows, films, adverts, corporate videos and documentaries. He’s droned on land and at sea and also works as a camera operator. If you are looking to get your drone pilots license this is a real insi…

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Film Industry Myths Busted - What Film Students are often told - debunking some common misconceptions about the film industry. 5:17

11M ago5:17

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Send us a text #FilmIndustry #mythsdebunked #FilmStudents Jim talks about some of the things students hear when leaving uni or trying to get into the film industry. Two of the most common statements you might hear from people working in the industry and how to work around them. In this video, we debunk some common myths about the film industry that…

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BAFTA Winning Secrets: Kids TV Production Insights | The Honest Filmmaker Podcast 44:18

12M ago44:18

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #kidstv #teletubbies #careeradvice #filmmaking #career This week I chat to Children’s TV Producer/Director Matt Rene. Matt’s worked on massive kids shows like the Teletubbies, Topsy and Tim, Bear Behaving Badly and the recent BAFTA winning Apple TV show Lovely little farm. Matts also worked as a producer on Celebrity Big…

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How to be a Sound Recordist with with THE MEG 2 Production Sound Mixer Rob Entwistle 29:57

12M ago29:57

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Send us a text #sound #benwheatley #themeg2 Today I’m talking to Sound Recordist Rob Entwistle. Rob's been sound recordist and mixer on a ton of projects including almost all of Ben Wheatleys films including Free Fire, Kill List and The Meg 2. http://www.thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk HONEST, OPEN ADVICE ABOUT YOUR FILMMAKING CAREER Are you about to leav…

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