#41 Hacks for Getting Ahead When Starting Out

An episode of the The Practical Filmmaker podcast, hosted by The Practical Filmmaker, titled "#41 Hacks for Getting Ahead When Starting Out" was published on August 26, 2021 and runs 48 minutes.

August 26, 2021 ·48m · The Practical Filmmaker

Summary

Every filmmaker has their own unique way of starting out in the industry. This week we revisit past episodes to learn how a few filmmakers got their start. This anthology episode includes Alex Ferrari from Indie Film Hustle; Mike Wilds, filmmaker; Julio Zepeda, camera assistant; Taylor Morden, Last Blockbuster Documentary, and David Alan Arnold from Deadliest Catch. You'll learn what hacks they used to get started, and how you can apply what they did to your career. Listen now to get ahead of the competition when starting out in the industry. Key points:1:50 - Alex Ferrari: Get out of dollars for hours10:04 - Mike Wilds: Getting Started as a PA 13:39 - Julio Zepeda: Loopholes in the union 23:00 - Raul Martin Romero: Get a start late in life29:44 - Taylor Morden: Leaving corporate work for documentary filmmaking 38:35 - David Alan Arnold: Dropping out of collegeLinks:Alex Ferrari Indie Film Hustle Full Episode Mike Wilds Full Episode Julio Zepeda Full EpisodeRaul Martin Romero Full Episode Taylor Morden Full Episode David Alan Arnold Full Episode Connect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeSupport the showFind more filmmaking resourcesConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources

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