A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach

In this vlog, I catch you up on everything's that's been happening creatively and what I've been thinking about lately. But firstly, I inform you of two publications that interviewed me: ShoutOut LA ( https://shoutoutla.com/meet-phil-svitek-filmmaker-producer-360-creative-coach/ ) & CanvasRebel ( https://canvasrebel.com/meet-phil-svitek/ ). Secondly, I announce a special screening...

I've been writing the most complex story I've ever attempted. Because of that, I need to constantly take a macro view of everything as I try to write the details of each scene. To help me out, I created a chronological story/character beat sheet that tracks plot threats and character motivations. If you're a fellow writer, it can serve you too. So check out this episode and please shar...

Are you creating a pitch deck and need screenshots from other projects to convey your message? Try http://flim.ai . It's the screenshot search engine for creatives. Not only can you use it for pitch decks, but to help you inspire you as you make your project. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, f...

Filmmaker Noam Kroll (  @Noamkroll  ) posted a wonderful Tweet on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/noamkroll/status/1658889734050177024 ) about indie film distribution. It's a topic I've wanted to talk about for a while and I'm glad he gave me and easy way into the conversation. I read his post and then expand upon it and share my experience and current philosophy. So check out this episo...

On Instagram, @inspitedtowrite shared a powerful post about reposting old work ( https://www.instagram.com/p/CshKUPgKjHt/ ). I share why this resonated so much with me and why you should consider it as well. To help you, here's Gary Vee's Content Model to help you do it: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/the-garyvee-content-strategy-how-to-grow-and-distribute-your-brands-social-media-content/ . S...

Not much creative progress this week. But that's okay. We need times like that to observe the world and process it. That's what this episode is dedicated towards, sharing thoughts from my trip to Chicago and seeing Ava Max. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your...

Many artists lament that they're not further than they are in their careers. That's entitlement and it won't help them create of achieve the success they're after. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://...

If you want to write good scripts, there's a few MUSTs you must do. Not SHOULDs. MUSTs. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com . RESOURCES/LINKS:  -Coach or Consultant Services: https://philsvitek.com...

Getting a ton of notes from friends and peers can be scary. But don't sweat the amount of notes. Instead consider the quality of notes you're receiving. If the notes you're getting are insightful and engaged with the material, that's a good thing. It's a reflection of quality within your work and them wanting it to shine. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts...

This past week I received extensive notes on my first draft of an animated feature script. Thanks to those, I'm able to finally be at the place I wanted to be at for so long where now I can make the needed revisions at lightening speed. But it wouldn't be possible without all that foundation stuff. In additional, I also share a new routine I got into and my thoughts on why I think now is t...

Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our 15th book is Making History, written by Carolyn See, and next month we'll be chatting about Brigitte Bautista's You, Me, U.S. What's Making History about? It describes the misfortunes, relationships, and fragile reality of a wealthy family living in the cosmopolitan L...

On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen is a groundbreaking exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins—ancient ideas of morality that still control and distort women’s lives today—revealing how trust in our natural instincts can return us to a more balanced, peaceful, and spiritually complete way to live. For more info visit https://www.eliseloehnen.com/onourbestbehavior . So check out it out and please s...

On a recent episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, he interviewed Kevin Kelly ( https://tim.blog/2023/04/26/kevin-kelly-excellent-advice-for-living/ ). While there was plenty to learn and take away from their conversation, one thing that stood out in particular was Kevin's idea that to find success we shouldn't aim to be the best but rather to be the only one. So check out this episode and pleas...

After making my declaration to "just write" in the past two weeks, I've finally completed the first draft of a new script. Yes, it requires lots of revision and editing, but I paints a clearer picture. I share how I got here and what comes next. Afterwards, I share how have a 360 approach to life benefits me (and how it can benefit you too). So check out this episode and please share...

A lot of us have many "shoulds" in our life—things we know that would be good for us and therefore should do. And yet we don't. Why? Because they are "shoulds" NOT "musts". A must you will do. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360...

Recently on Twitter, I saw a debate among filmmakers whether it's beneficial or not to show dailies and review footage on set. As is generally the case, it depends. But for me, my answer tends to be no. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, chec...

Whenever you reach out to people (friends or strangers) you must be direct (which a define as clear and concise) with your ask. It may sound like simple advice, and yet you'd be surprised by how many people are so unclear and then wonder why they don't get the results they're seeking. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on s...

It's frustrating when you put in effort and don't always get the results you want. But that's the rub—you can put in the same effort, day-in, day-out and the outcome will be varied. Regardless, if you want to succeed with your creative projects, you have to fight on even on those days when it's not clicking. Because it will click. You will build momentum. Stay consistent. So check...

I'm trying to get a draft done of my latest script. And to accomplish this, I told myself to "just write." Yes, to forget the quality of writing and simply to get words on the page as they can be revised later. That's mostly what I've been focused on and I've tuned out anything that may be a distraction, including going to the movies. Then I switch gears and talk about va...

This past week I was reminded of a wonderful documentary about filmmaker Richard Linklater called Dream Is Destiny. The reason this came to mind was because so many people in his life doubted or belittled his work. And yet he kept going and his work resonates with many. I had someone disrespect my work and that's what triggered the recall of the documentary. Which speaks to a few things. One,...

Having a mentor is super beneficial. But what if you can't find one? What then? Get a fictional mentor! It's akin to an imaginary friend, except this "person" gives you work/life advice. How's that possible? Check out this episode and find out. And please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources...

In life, you can either have a victim mindset that makes you feel like everything's against you or a creator mindset where you realize you have agency over what goes on in your life. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at...

This past week I had a chance to connect with various artists—some through networking events, others who reached out to me and one who I reached out to. I talk about the impact and lessons gained from those connections, especially how it reflects in my work. Then I give insights into the projects I've been working on: developing an animated feature, finishing a sizzle reel, and editing a long...

From my own experience, the time and mental drain of thinking about doing something is far worse than actually doing it. That goes for errands and passion projects. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com...

Derek Sivers (on an episode of The Tim Ferriss Show - https://tim.blog/2023/04/21/derek-sivers/ ) raised the notion that in life we all have to constantly renew our identity labels if we want to keep them. That might seem like a negative but it can actually be a positive. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek....