The Working Director

What is Production Insurance exactly? How do you get it affordably for smaller projects? What exactly do all those terms on that certificate of insurance even mean?!?!? Production Insurance is a non-negotiable when it comes to filmmaking. You need it to rent gear. You need it to book locations. You need it to keep your crew covered. Filming without it is a risky business. We'll be joined by Al...

Until you find a groove getting hired for narrative projects, most directors make their money in the non-scripted world. How can you make the most from your time doing non-scripted work? How can you help your interview subjects feel at ease? How do you know what b-roll to film? How can you keep your set running smoothly? And how does all of that translate to your narrative film work? We’ll talk ab...

When should you start talks with your colorist? How can you best help them understand your vision? What's the best pipeline to go from production through all of post until color? We'll cover that and more in this episode with Film & TV Colorist Tashi Trieu (Avataar 2: The Way of The Water). (Episode 39) Hosted by Director/Producer ⁠ Jenn Page.⁠ To join our private FB group for director...

How do you direct live TV? Whether 21 cameras or three, a live audience or not, there are so many considerations that differ from narrative filmmaking. What are those things? Filmmaker Sharon Everitt shares how she does it on this episode. (Episode 38) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that helps em...

How do you sustain a career in a business that forgets you the minute you’ve walked out the door? Writer Michael Anthony Snowden’s career took off in 1977 working with one of the biggest names in comedy, Richard Pryor. After that he wrote for the Wayans brothers on everything from In Living Color to White Chicks. So why does he still feel like every day is still a hustle to work, and what does he...

How can a positive mind shift help you become a working director? How do you turn your relationships into paid directing work? And how does all of that help you raise money for films? Filmmaker Jason Satterlund has done all that and he shares how a simple mind shift took him from low budget music videos to higher budget narratives. (Episode 36) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our pr...

How do I get money for my own projects? I get asked that question more than any other. The problem is there's no rule book or guide that works 100 percent of the time. You could raise 700k for one, be a success financially, and still struggle to do the next. That's why we are going to bring you several interviews this year from filmmakers who have done it. We'll ask them how they did it and get so...

What is script coverage and why is it so important? When should you even send your script for coverage? How do you build out character breakdowns or break out your script's story? We'll get into all that on this episode with writer Heather Ostrove. (Episode 34) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that...

How do you shot list? How do you breakdown character arcs? How do you prep with your DP and department heads? Those questions and more will be answered on this episode with filmmaker Soma Helmi as we talk all things director prep! (Episode 33) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that helps emerging fi...

How do you get your first feature film? How do you nurture relationships to get the first (and the second...and third...and fourth...)? How does social media come in to play for all of it? And so much more! Filmmaker Kristin Fairweather is fresh off her 5th feature and we are going to share how she got her films so you can start getting yours! (Episode 32) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To...

Overwhelm and burnout can make you quit things you love, have full mental breakdowns on those you love, and even make you literally sick. How can you avoid it and be more productive? In this first solo episode with your host Jenn Page, she'll give you some tips and tricks to overcome it all. Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Wo...

What is a music supervisor and how would working with one level up your film? How do you know a music supervisor would be helpful for your project? How do you know WHICH supervisor is right for your project? We learn that and SO much more in this episode of The Working Director with music supervisor Jennifer Smith. Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors,...

This is not our typical deep dive into the craft or biz of directing, but it just might help you be more successful in both!  How can knowing about your birth chart and all that goes with it help your film career? How can you take a little more control in circumstances that you usually have little control? Open your mind and you might get something really cool from this episode. Author and Co...

Is it your dream to direct on an LED stage (like The Mandalorian)?  How do you choose between LED wall and green screen?  How do you know what to prep before you go to set?  How do you decide the shots you can lose to save money on VFX later?  What about using the tech for your driving scenes so you don’t have to take it to the streets?  Can all of this help you shoot your...

How do you make a compelling series without any moving images? How do you direct name talent like Helen Hunt and Alan Cumming? How do you direct a series like this at all? How do you use marketing to become number 1 in fiction podcasts? Those questions and more will be answered on this episode of The Working Director. Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for director...

How do you ditch the horrible feeling of waiting for the phone to ring to be told you've been hired? The best way is to go get your own clients, create your own work, and start getting paid now. Director/Actor Stacy Singh shares how she's been getting clients for herself since she's been Los Angeles. To join our next live conversation and get all your questions answered, join our free private FB g...

How do you get repped as a director? What kind of credits are agents looking for? How do you best reach out and keep in touch? How do you know an agent is right for you? How do you know if you are even ready for an agent? Those questions and more will be answered in this live Q&A discussion with director Jenn Page and Agent & Owner of Alexander Creatives Sara Alexander. Sara Alexander is t...

The Working Director Podcast is back! Every episode will be dedicated to helping you grow your craft, break through mindset blocks, or give tips to get paid to be a working director faster.  Hosted by director Jenn Page . For more help with your directing career apply to be in our accelerator that takes you from where you currently are to where you want to be or join our free facebook communi...

Is self-proclaimed alien "experiencer", Carl Merryweather, on the path to filming his own alien abduction? Or is he just another crackpot looking for fame and fortune? Carl himself may not be completely sure, but he is on a mission to find the answer. And that mission ends at the very spot in the desert where it all began almost 30 years ago...a chance meeting with an alien he calls the "Skyman”....

Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast and Blackmagic Collective Present Film Team Talks: Last Call "Last Call" follows a suicidal alcoholic on the anniversary of his son’s death. When he attempts to call a crisis hotline, a misdial connects him with a single mother working as the night janitor at a local community college. The split screen feature showcases both characters in real-time as they navigate a li...

Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast & Blackmagic Collective Present: "The Cypher" With his reputation and a potential record deal on the line, Khalil confronts his opponent Yung Reap and defends his secret during a freestyle competition. Film Team: Letia Solomon - Director Wes Awkuobi - Writer Ben Cory Jones – Executive Producer Anne Brashier - Producer C. Craig - Producer Letia Solomon and her team f...

2nd of 5 live podcasts with indie film talks. Today's film is "Delicate State." Shot over the course of their actual pregnancy with cast doubling as 2-man crew, Paula and Charlie document their impending parenthood during a time of extreme political division. Their heads remain in the sand about the greater world around them until it upends their privileged life. Now they face a situation Instagra...

Our first in a series of 5 live podcasts with indie film talks. First up is "Playing with Beethoven."  The day before a life-changing competition, a young concert pianist is lured away from the security of his practice space under the spell of a free-spirited young woman and learns that life, like his music, is all about taking risks.   All the music was played by the actors and recorded...

John Parenteau has worked in nearly every aspect of filmmaking, including cinematography, visual effects, writing, producing and directing.  Host Jenn Page and John dive into why VFX shouldn't be scary to any filmmaker, the best practices for approaching companies for sponsorship, and learning to be content with the journey your film career is on. More about Intuitive Filmmaker Podc...

SENTA MOSES MIKAN is known best from her role on "My So-Called Life," but you have seen her face all over from TV to commercials to film. Host Jenn Page and Senta dive into the director/actor relationship, how far you can go for research on a character, and what it takes to be calm in the chaos even if you are the type to never sit still. More about Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast: To be eligible to w...