Studio B Sessions

One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves as filmmakers is that the next camera, the next client, or the next “big break” will finally make the business feel stable. This season finale roundtable gets honest about what actually changes things: the people you trust, the boundaries you enforce, and the systems you build when sheer effort stops being enough. Our guests include Adam Kalinowski of Adam...

Focus pulling looks simple until you’re wide open at T1.4, the actor hits an unplanned mark, and every producer has a monitor. We sit down with Orlando-based first assistant camera Josh Reimer to talk about what the 1st AC job really is: not just keeping the image sharp, but running camera workflow, solving gear problems fast, and protecting the integrity of the footage while the DP stays focused...

You can have top-tier skills and still struggle if nobody knows you exist. We dig into the unglamorous truth of a creative career: the work usually comes from trust, speed, and relationships, not from the “perfect” camera or the cleanest color grade. Elias Andres joins us to talk about how he built Digital Artisans, how a filmmaker meetup can turn into real paid gigs, and why being proactive in co...

One mic rental. That’s the origin story. Zay pulled up through ShareGrid looking for high-end audio gear, brought it back spotless, and a simple transaction turned into the kind of long-term collaboration most filmmakers say they want but rarely build on purpose. We talk through how that trust compounds over years, from parking-lot conversations to flying out for real work, and why “who you know”...

A lot of photo and video careers don’t start with a perfect business plan. They start with showing up, volunteering, and figuring it out when the gear breaks five minutes before service. Lamar Shealey joins me to tell the real story of growing from church music and live streaming into professional photography, videography, and co-owning Delta Studios Orlando with Quentin. If you’re building a care...

FPV drone footage looks effortless right up until you learn what’s behind it: hundreds of simulator hours, constant maintenance, real safety decisions, and a post-production workflow that can actually hold up in a professional edit. We’re joined by Orlando-based FPV pilot and filmmaker Calvin Schellbach to unpack the full stack, from learning curves and close calls to the craft choices that make a...

A lot of video careers are built on clean résumés and perfect timing. Dalton Smith’s is built on motion: surf culture, early YouTube uploads, a GoPro that changed his trajectory, and a willingness to keep creating even when the plan is messy. We talk candidly about the hardest part of creative work that nobody can outsource, protecting family time while still chasing big goals, and how to stay ste...

When life hits hard, your business feels it first. I sit down with returning guest Alex Minor to talk about what changed since his last visit and why he’s intentionally shifting away from full-time video production to lean into corporate AV work as a video engineer and projectionist. We get real about overwhelm, parenting, divorce, and the mental load that comes with trying to run a production com...

Hollywood sells a clean storyline: go to film school, move to LA, climb the ladder, make movies. Our reality check is messier and way more useful. Christopher Crompton shares what it felt like to chase the Hollywood path, why the culture didn’t fit, and how those lessons shaped a healthier career in video production and storytelling. From there, we get practical about building a video production b...

What if your favorite “too dark” scene looked perfect—just not on your screen? We sit down with Fernando Tosetti, a Brazil-born director who blends advertising savvy with filmcraft, to unpack how real-world viewing shapes creative choices, why rules matter until they don’t, and how the right crew culture saves the day when the sun, budget, or schedule won’t. We start with the path from theory-heav...

What if growth didn’t mean more hours, just better systems? Adam Kalinowski from Adam K Studio sits down with us to unpack the version of success most creatives dodge: building a real production company while staying present at home. He’s a new dad with a mortgage, an active travel schedule, and a client roster that spans veterinary hospitals to tech and agriculture—and he’s had to retool everythi...

A counterintuitive shift changed everything: Jacob Centeno stopped gripping the wheel of his video business and the right work started showing up. We dig into how letting go of constant pursuit created room for better clients, calmer weeks, and the kind of timing that turns “no” into “call us tomorrow.” You’ll hear the wild story of a lost $250k bid that boomeranged back through a relationship and...

Want the freedom to pick your projects, take a week in Costa Rica, and still keep the invoices flowing? We dig into the real playbook behind a young DP’s breakout year: launching a shared studio, landing smarter retainers, and building trust by acting like a partner, not a vendor. It’s a candid look at what actually scales—repeatable systems, simple offers clients understand, and images that serve...

What if your best wedding films come from saying no more often, planning story before the big day, and lighting less but smarter? We sit down with Logan Walker to unpack how a two-person team shot 120+ weddings, rode the post-pandemic boom, then pivoted to fewer, better clients without losing the joy of the work. Along the way, we swap war stories—from a ceremony saved by redundant audio to a subc...

What happens when the person who quietly saves your projects finally takes the mic? Juli Bindra, our head of post-production, joins me to reveal how an editor’s decisions turn messy reality into videos that actually work. We trace her path from “fix this shoot” to architecting our story-first workflow, and we get honest about what really moves the needle: clear goals, sharp structure, and the disc...

Doors don’t open just because you bought a new camera—they open because people can see how you think, work, and solve problems. We sit down with filmmaker and vlogger David Morefield to unpack how studios, vlogs, and meetups create environments where opportunity shows up, and why a million dollars of work can flow through a community that shares. We get candid about gear as branding vs. gear as wo...

The most valuable creative work isn’t about having every skill—it’s about knowing your role, serving the room, and delivering results clients can feel. We sit down with veteran photographer Jason Cannon to unpack the dance between photography and video, why collaboration beats competition, and how a partner mindset outperforms a vendor approach every time. We dig into the stuff that actually moves...

You don’t grow by guessing a higher number—you grow by giving a better reason to pay it. Sean Philippe returns to unpack how he moved from early six figures to $2k+ day rates without scaring off clients, and the answer isn’t hype. We talk about momentum, how consistent delivery compounds into referrals, and why sharing recent work primes your clients to accept new pricing before an invoice lands....

What if your next big break isn’t a camera upgrade, but a better question? Jose joins us to unpack how a Taco Bell brainstorm turned into a profitable photo booth company, how door-to-door sales skills translate into creative wins, and why story-first editing will always beat spec-sheet flexing. We dig into the practical moves that actually drive revenue—capturing authentic event moments, turning...

The season kicks off in a new gear: raw, real, and live-cut. We bring Esteban into Studio B to unpack a career built on collaboration, bold pivots, and picking the right tools for the job—then pressure-test it all on a private track day where a mule car, a Bronco chase, Pocket 3 rigs, and FPV collide under a tight clock. The shoot worked not because we flexed specs, but because we matched constrai...

In this insightful episode of Studio B Sessions , we explore the often-overlooked power of chambers of commerce and how they can fuel serious business growth for creatives and entrepreneurs alike. Join us as we sit down with Stephen Lewis, President of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, to uncover how chamber membership can go far beyond networking—impacting everything from legislative advocacy...

In this exciting episode of Studio B Sessions , we sit down with John Ruz, a powerhouse in the Orlando film community who turned his passion for visual storytelling into a highly profitable real estate photography and video business. From charging $75 per shoot to closing $140,000 contracts, John walks us through the mindset and strategies that fueled the rapid growth of his companies, JRP and Big...

In this inspiring episode of Studio B Sessions , we sit down with Andrew, a talented video professional from Orlando, who has carved out a unique career balancing full-time media work with the freedom of freelance production. From his early days volunteering at church to working on global broadcast projects for an international ministry, Andrew shares how his journey has evolved across live produc...

In this episode of Studio B Sessions , we sit down with Alex Minor, a corporate events veteran turned video production entrepreneur, who shares the incredible story of how he rebuilt his career from the ground up after the pandemic turned his world upside down. Alex walks us through his transition into the AV and video production industry, revealing how he navigated the early days with limited res...

In this episode of Studio B Sessions , we sit down with Jacob, founder of Poor Bear Stories, to explore the journey of building a successful video production and branding agency in the heart of Orlando. From a chance encounter at a filmmaker meetup to launching impactful collaborations, Jacob shares how community, creativity, and resilience helped him scale his agency by 2.5x—even in the face of a...