Filmmaker Freedom

To the ambitious, entrepreneurial indie filmmakers of the world—this one’s for you.

Filmmaker Freedom is back, with a new style, a new mission, and a wayyyyy more consistent production schedule. Huzzah!

You will face obstacles and setbacks in your film journey. This much is certain. The real question is: will those obstacles derail you, or will you persevere?

Depression is the elephant in the room in the creative community. Today we're going to talk about it openly, honestly, and with an eye towards making it better, one day at a time.

Where do you fall on the Confidence Spectrum? Is ego holding you back? Imposter syndrome perhaps? No worries amigo. This episode'll get you taken care of.

We all face tremendous amounts of Resistance throughout our film journeys. The only question is: will you give up, or will you Turn Pro?

Perfectionism is everywhere in the film community, and it's holding a lot of us back from reaching our potential. Here's how to deal with it, while still keeping your standards high.

If you want to "make it" as a filmmaker, you can't let your decisions (or lack thereof) be driven by fear and anxiety. Today on the show, we'll learn how to counteract the most primal of instincts.

The stories you tell yourself about the world, and about your abilities, are the most important ones you'll ever tell.

Whether you realize it or not, your psychology has the power to make or break your film career. This season, we're going deep on the internal world of filmmaking, so that you can get out of your own way, and reach your full potential.

We've covered a lot this season. Here's how to piece these lessons together to grow a prosperous, fulfilling career in film.

"It's not what you know, but who you know" might be the most cliché filmmaking advice ever. But it's true. Your network is the foundation on which your career is built.

It's not easy to stand out as a filmmaker these days. But when you develop a unique, powerful voice, people will listen and engage like never before.

No matter how you make your living as a filmmaker, one source of income will never be enough for true financial stability.

It's difficult to earn a living from your original films. But when you build an audience, a world of opportunity will open up to you.

Demand for video content is at an all time high. And if you can position and market yourself well, you can make a damn good living making that content.

This is the episode for those of you who want to climb the ladder of the film industry.

Why do you make films? It's such a simple question, but your answer to it will have a big impact on whether or not you're successful in this tough business.

There's no such thing as overnight success in filmmaking. There's only consistent, dedicated work that slowly moves the needle.

How you define success in filmmaking will determine the quality of your life. That's why you must define success for yourself, instead of letting the world define it for you.