The Friends In Film Podcast

In this episode, we hear from someone who is moving up in the film industry much faster than expected.

Here's why you shouldn't be hesitant about the big goals and ambitions that you are trying to achieve in the film industry.

In this episode, Janet speaks with Derek who has just recently directed a music video.

In this episode, Janet shares a resume with one of her students who is only ten months in the program.

In this episode, we share discussion with Ibrahim as he shares some experiences and stories on set of what he thinks he's done right and what can be improved as he wraps up his time in the program.

In this episode, Janet talks about what it means to try and reach "critical mass" in your film career. That means getting enough film jobs that they just keep coming in at a consistent rate. After that, Janet speaks with someone who's looking to achieve the same result.

In this episode, Janet talks about the changes you'd need to make as an actor who's trying to jumpstart their career and leave their survival job.

Are you feeling stuck or lost in your 9 to 5 office job? Would you rather be working on a nature documentary and traveling the world getting paid to make movies? Omar shares stories and lessons from his projects last month. From commercials to documentaries, there are shoots for every type of personality. And yes, you can have a career doing this type of work.

In this episode, Janet talks about how to think about where you are in your own film career by being aware of your own thoughts. We also hear anecdotes from Ibrahim who also reflects on his current career.

In this episode, Janet goes over a resume of one of her students and gives pointers on how to make it even better.

Everyone knows the most obvious roles that are involved with a film set - director, producer, writer etc. But what about the many other jobs that exist on a film set? In this episode, Janet breaks down the many jobs you'd find on set along with their hierarchy.

Are you stuck working freebies and passion projects? Omar just wrapped Art Directing a couple commercials and Sound Mixing a student film. He explains the lessons learned on professional film sets and lower budget film sets. Omar also shares a conversation he had with a professional DP and Director who decided to film school and why he regretted it.

In this episode, Janet answers questions on a call that people have about the film industry. Is it all just luck? Does film school make a difference? Where should I invest my time and effort? Find out more in this weeks latest episode.

Have you wondered what it takes to get hired back as a PA on a professional film set? Or how to move up from PA to a craft like directing, acting or camera operating? This is advanced training from our paid program that gives an overview of how to be the best PA on set and how to create relationships (its all connections) that help you move up in to a craft. Brian is a Friends in Film mentor who i...

In this episode, Janets breaks down the steps needed to be an in-demand professional in the film industry.

In this episode, Janet talks about the ways to increase your levels of experience that lead to the biggest results.

In this episode, Janet discusses the idea of narratives. She explains how we not only create narratives for ourself, but how it affects what we think is possible.

In this episode, Janet details her process of giving out holiday candy to those on her email list and the opportunities that can happen because of it.

In this episode, Janet talks to us about not just the goals that we want to accomplish, but the goals that we have already achieved and how those can take us much further than we realize.

In this episode, we discuss deciding what you truly want for your career in the film industry. And sometimes, that includes having to change your initial decision.

In this episode, Janet talks with Luka who has been moving forward with his career in the film industry. They discuss several projects that he's worked on and what characteristics helped bring him those opportunities.

Friends In Film Graduate Vic (Animal Planet Network, A&E Network) has a serious discussion with me on the importance of building your connections and networks during this time (especially those of us who already have lots of videography experience). The key thing to remember here is Videography Is Not Production. And never think PA work is below you because you're "good with a camera". If you...

In this episode Jana, a professional casting director, gives us insights on how to respond to a job posting that delivers exactly what is being looked for.

In this episode, Janet responds to concerns that young film professionals have. We learn that the thoughts we have surrounding the career that we want might not be the most beneficial mindset and helps us figure out how to shift that mindset.

This episode is from an Instagram Live. We cover topics a variety of topics from how to get paid for your creativity, to generating acting work, what is the best way to get casted, and how to move to a new market.