Friends In Film

The Friends In Film Podcast

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We’re changing how people get started in the film industry through giving them a roadmap to gain experience, meet people, and build their career through connections and shoots. To learn the roadmap to getting in and working on film sets, visit https://www.friendsinfilm.com/join

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Friends In Film

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www.friendsinfilm.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 200: The Secret To Getting The Work 02.07.2026

In our last episode of The Friends In Film Podcast, Janet talks about the skill of getting consistent professional work in the film industry.

Episode 199: Trying Too Hard To Get Work Is Hurting Your Progress 11.04.2026

In this episode, Janet speaks with a member of the program who explains why trying too hard to connect with people on set is actually not the best way to go about creating connections.

Episode 198: Feels Like Such A Mystery How People Get Film Work- Watch This 07.04.2026

In this episode, Janet discusses the tips on reaching out to your professional connections in order to continue getting film work.

Episode 197: Focus On Making Friends Not Connections 28.02.2026

In this episode, Janet shares her stories from set. Like this episode? Please leave us a review — even one sentence helps!

Episode 196: How to Move Up To Art Director 21.02.2026

In today's episode, we speak with Jake who has found long term success since joining the Friends In Film Program. Jake answers questions about art directing, how to move up within the department, and what keeps you getting hired over and over.

Episode 195: Are You Badass Or Boring? The Types Of People Who Succeed In The Film Industry 10.02.2026

In this episode, Janet talks about the types of lives that bring about success in the film industry. Like this episode? Please leave us a review — even one sentence helps! 

Episode 194: Connecting with your film community 24.01.2026

In this episode, Janet discusses ways to connect with the film community through in-person events that are unique, engaging, and add to people's lives.

Episode 193: Into the Industry Part 3 17.01.2026

In the final installment of the  Into the Industry  series, Janet moves from theory to execution. You have the roadmap (Part 1) and the mindset (Part 2); now it’s time to design your future. This episode is about making the decision to be great. Janet explains why the film industry isn’t a lottery you hope to win, but a business you can master with certainty. She breaks down the "Get It Facto...

Episode 192: Into the Industry Part 2—Why struggle is optional 12.01.2026

Is "the struggle" really a necessary part of a film career? In Part 2 of this 3-part series, Janet reveals why the suffering most actors and filmmakers experience is actually optional. The struggle doesn't come from the industry being "hard"—it comes from approaching the business with the wrong map. Janet breaks down the psychology of success, explaining how your own biolog...

Episode 191: Into the Industry Part 1—The Roadmap to Getting Started 12.01.2026

Does a career in the film industry feel like a "long shot"? In Part 1 of this 3-part series, Janet breaks down the exact roadmap to remove the uncertainty and risk. You don't need to get lucky; you just need to know the right actions to take today. Learn how to stop guessing and start engineering your way onto professional sets. You can sign up right now by going to : www.friendsinfi...

Episode 190: How To Quickly Move Into Production Design 20.12.2025

In this episode, Janet speaks with a member of the Friends in Film program who is navigating the film industry as an assistant props manager and how that can lead towards bigger opportunities.

Episode 189: The Proven Method To Breaking Into The Film Industry 12.12.2025

In this episode, Janet discusses her proven method of breaking into the film industry as a full-time professional and highlights the misconceptions people have that are normally trying to get in.

Episode 188: Is This Email A Scam? 06.12.2025

In this short episode, Janet reads an email sent to someone inquiring about being a production assistant. After pointing out many details of the email, we can see why it's clearly a scam.

Episode 187: How Your Problems Getting Into Film Will Help You Grow 03.12.2025

In this episode, Janet discusses the difference between low quality and high quality problems and how getting to the root of high quality problems starts with your thinking.

Episode 186: Becoming Who You Want Starts With Your Thinking 22.11.2025

"Say it how you want it" is the name of the game in today's episode. Janet also talks with several people who know what they would want to be and helps them become that in their mind.

Episode 185: Here's How Actor And Director Resumes Shouldn't Be Complicated 14.11.2025

In this episode, Janet takes a look at several resumes and offers advice to tailor them to be more recognizable in the film industry.

Episode 184: How Your Current Experience Can Still Lead You To Your Goals 07.11.2025

In this episode, Janet shows us how we are limiting the way we talk about ourselves in order to get the results that we want.

Episode 183: Here's How To Actually Stand Out In The Film Industry And Get Hired 03.10.2025

In this episode, Janet talks about resumes, why competing with professionals will never work, and why the seemingly busiest cities feel like they have no work surrounding them.

Episode 182: How To Get The Right Film Experience To Build Your Career 25.09.2025

In this episode, Janet reveals and explains why some aspects of the film industry are the way they are. Regardless of experience, there's always a way to get on set and start building a career in the film industry.

Episode 181: Here's Why You Need To Create Relationships, Not Connections 29.08.2025

In this episode, Janet recalls several recent stories on set, and how to navigate the delicate craft of maintaining relationships with peers.

Episode 180: How To Be a Professional Problem Solver 25.07.2025

In this episode, Janet shares a story from set.

Episode 179: Muddling Versus Getting Results 19.07.2025

Are you working on your film career, putting out projects, and meeting professionals but still not getting the work that lands you full time in the industry? In this episode, Janet discusses what you could be doing that keeps you spinning in this category.

Episode 178: Want To Work In Camera Professionally? These Are The Habits You Should Implement 20.06.2025

We speak with Luka who shares how much he has accomplished since joining the program only two years prior.

Episode 177: How To Create Consistent Work For Yourself 13.06.2025

The importance of connections is often overlooked. Spending time crafting connections and your ability to connect is just as important as learning the craft itself.

Episode 176: Here's Why Having A Big Goal Is Important For Your Film Career 06.06.2025

In this episode, Janet talks about why it's important to have a big goal set for yourself and what's usually overlooked when it comes to having a goal of the caliber.

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