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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 59 MIN

Filmmaker or Business Owner? The Creative Identity Struggle

from Render Time · host Shawn McDaniel

Cinematographer and studio owner Dru Williams shares the reality of building a production company, the expectations around shooting a feature film, and the ongoing balance between creativity and business. From chaotic shoots to unexpected career lessons, this conversation explores what it really takes to grow as a filmmaker while navigating both sides of the craft.

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