#67 Becoming a Freelance Producer | Bryan Fellows

When starting as a freelance producer, you will make mistakes, and it's okay. This week Bryan Fellows, a freelance producer for Nascar, Nat Geo, and Disney+, shares how he overcame his mistakes from starting out as a freelance producer. In this episode, he talks about his career pivot, getting started in producing commercials, and the tools he uses to streamline his workflow.Listen to avoid easy mistakes when starting out as a freelance producer.Key Points:1:36 - How he started4:18 - Wanting to Direct7:10 - Starting own production company 11:54 - When a project didn't work out15:01 - Pivot point to producing commercials 27:22 - Getting started into the commercial world31:37 - Learning on the job35:12 - New software to help producers36:48 - Turn around expectations 39:30 - Bidding on a job42:06 - How to quote for his time 45:41 - Favorite tools Links:Episode 6 Where SpotVideo VillageHot BudgetMovie MagicSet HeroStudio BinderFrame IOWrapbook NotionWebsiteInstagramConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources