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

Elaine Pofeldt (@ElainePofeldt) is an independent journalist and speaker who specializes in entrepreneurship and careers. She is author of the upcoming book Tiny Business, Big Money ( https://www.elainepofeldt.com/ ). She is also author of the new book The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business (Random House), where she looks at how entrepreneurs are scaling to $1 million in revenue prior to hiring e...

With the new novel I'm working on, I have switched up the way I outline thanks to the editor (@writersofrohan) I work with. She passed along some templates and I created my own hybrid of two of them. It is this template that I share with you. And it works for novels and scripts. If you'd like a copy of this template, leave a comment or DM me on social media @PhilSvitek. Thanks for tuning in. Also,...

Want to add a handheld camera feel to a shot? Here's one way to do it within Premiere Pro. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com .    VIDEO LINK: htt...

Jay Shetty often talks about the notion that if he didn't meet a monk and wasn't exposed to a different lifestyle, his trajectory would be totally different. It's true. We'd like to think we have control over our lives but what we consume affects us greatly. That's what I explore in this episode. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in...

If you've been following my journey, you'll know I edit my own films. Why? That's what I explore in this episode. But don't worry, what I discuss can be extracted beyond filmmaking. It can help you in your creative endeavors. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Las...

Welcome to my vlog! This past week I managed to get halfway done with an assembly edit of my feature film. I talk about some ins and outs of that. The process and the lessons learned. Then I shift gears and discuss completing my new novel's outline thanks to a new template I received. Finally, I encourage you to sign up from free money management workshops from http://financiallyfitfoundation.org...

Eric Owusu (@Eric. Kay. Owusu) is a comedian and comedy writer. But to identify him as only that is a huge disservice. He's an incredibly talented performer that knows how to take advantage of opportunities presented. In this episode, he joins me to discuss his journey and outlook on the entertainment industry. To check out some of his work, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/KAMPProductions (Black...

Jenifer Golden is a force both on-camera and off. Currently, Jenifer is one of the hosts of the It's Complicated podcast and some of her activism includes the Animal Rescue Mission, and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, she joins me to discuss navigating social media, dating and self care. To learn more about her, check out her website http://jenifergolden.com or follow...

As a society, we over index rugged individualism. We even showcase successful people worth lots of money as evidence that all we need is ourselves. But the self made person is a myth. And that's what I tackle in this episode. More importantly, discuss why it's important for you to realize this truth. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down...

For indie filmmakers, the film festival circuit is a great way to get your film out there and seen. And it's good to have ambitions of getting into the biggest and most known festivals. However, ask yourself why. What is your true goal? In this episode, I offer a way to shift your perspective and how you identify the goals and therefore successes of the film festival circuit for your film(s). Than...

With social media, we've started having numerous parasocial relationships. And not just with celebrities, but also our actual friends. In this episode, I overview what it truly means to have a parasocial relationship, how to spot signs of one and most importantly why you should try to cultivate real, meaningful ones. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your...

The driving force creatively this past week was meeting an important grant deadline. I discuss what a major component of that was and how the team and I rose to that challenge. While that was how most of my week's free time was spent, I was able to also make progress on my new novel. Finally, I reminiscence on some recently completed projects (Dragon Ball Z spoof: https://youtu.be/_9BI5ju7mOY &amp...

This is my non-spoiler review of Belle is a 2021 Japanese animated science fantasy film written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda and produced by Studio Chizu. It is based on and inspired by the 1756 French fairy tale Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. Specifically, it's about a high school student that becomes a globally beloved singer after entering a fantastic virtual world....

Since it's still the beginning of the year, I wanted to take a moment and reflect upon ways to make this year a good one. This means beyond our creative output and more as a nation. But really, it starts with us as individuals and the steps we take to make it a better nation, which is what I unpack. There's lots of nuggets in there for you to utilize, so enjoy. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel fre...

If you're in post production on a film, I highly recommend you split your film into multiple "reels." If you're unfamiliar with the term, I define it for you, teach you how to do it and why it's important. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free r...

How well do you listen to people? You might be surprised to learn that it's most likely not well. In this episode, I highlight the importance of good listening skills and teach you a simple exercise to get better at it. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, f...

In the past, I've talked about the need to focus on the finding the right audience for yourself rather than waste time trying to convince people who won't respond to your work ( https://youtu.be/7zhb9AZ8n9Y ). Since then, I have an even deeper way of looking at it thanks to a new perspective. And that's through the lens of Everett Rogers' Law of Diffusion of Innovation. This episode explains what...

I've started editing my second feature film and to help facilitate the process, I've changed up my Adobe Premiere Pro editing workspace ( https://philsvitek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022_01_06_EditingSetup_Screen0-scaled.jpg ). In this episode, I share what that looks like and explain why. May it help inspire and help you. And the great thing about Adobe is that it's easily customizable so i...

It's the new year and you have a laundry list of stuff you want to achieve. That's great! But now you need an action plan to actually accomplish those things. That's what this episode is aimed to teach you. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free...

It's a new year and this is my first vlog of 2022! Here, I discuss how to tackle the new year and have more intention with the things you'd like to achieve. Then I update you on finally editing my feature film as well as some of the other stuff I'm working on. There's lots of nuggets in there for you to utilize, so enjoy. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of...

Join Martin Zaharinov & me for a SPOILER discussion of the latest Matrix movie (The Matrix Resurrections). We go down the rabbit hole of all the things the film presents: story, action set pieces, old characters, new characters, the philosophy and what it all means. Of course, these are all just theories and we invite you to give us your take by commenting down below.    About The Ma...

Tomorrow is a new year and like many of you, I have set my intentions for what I want to accomplish. In this vlog, I share the things I want to accomplish creatively. It's meant to inspire you to think about what you'd like to achieve in 2022. If you need more help and structure, consider listening to a podcast I produce called Yoga Girl. Rachel, the host, walks you through the whole process ( htt...

As both a lover of movies AND a filmmaker, I figured it'd be fun to share my top 10 movies of 2021. Mind you, not included on this list are movies that are only in limited release (this includes films like Worst Person in the World and Licorice Pizza). After going down my top 10, I also highlight honorable mentions worth checking out. I hope you enjoy as it's meant to celebrate and showcase movies...

Each year manages to teach us something. Here's the top 10 lessons that have impacted me this year (and included are links to the full episodes so you can go in depth with each one):   1) Know what’s scary vs you shouldn’t do: https://youtu.be/ROLTTkIAZrM 2) Difference between influence & control: https://youtu.be/0R6KKbociyE 3) "If you argue against reality, you suffer": https://youtu.be...

A new year is a perfect time to set new goals. Equally as important, is to start the new year strong, and that's why in this episode I offer up a simple way to do that this coming new year. Also, if you're curious to hear my goals for 2022, check my my vlog ( https://youtu.be/uyTgwV3GDjw ). Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the co...