From Commercial Director to Feature Filmmaker | Lessons from Making Kangaroo Island

Send us Fan MailWriter and director Tim David joins The Honest Filmmaker Podcast to discuss the transition from directing premium commercial campaigns to making his feature film Kangaroo Island.Tim shares what years in advertising taught him about storytelling, pitching, preparation and leadership on set, before revealing the challenges of making an independent feature. We also discuss collaborating with his wife as screenwriter, working with legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, directing actors, finding comedy through surprise, securing funding, and the lessons every first-time filmmaker should hear.This episode is packed with practical advice for directors, producers, cinematographers and anyone hoping to make their first feature film.Topics covered:Transitioning from commercials to feature filmsMaking Kangaroo IslandFilm financing and pitchingDirecting actorsWorking with Dean CundeyPreparation and leadership on setCollaborating with writersAdvice for first-time feature directorsLessons learned from independent filmmakingCheck out the trailer for Kangaroo Island here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLWdScoEaRoCheck out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0F235F4T8/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rSupport the showFor regular updates and exclusive content - sign up for The Honest Filmmaker newsletterhttps://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/e-newsletter/Join The Honest Filmmaker community on our Facebook Group or Discord https://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/join-the-community/HONEST, OPEN ADVICE ABOUT YOUR FILMMAKING CAREERAre you about to leave Uni with a filmmaking degree? Or want to change careers and work in a creative industry? We want to give you the tools you need to enter the real world of production or freelancing. Honest and open career advice from people in the business.We also talk to those in other creative industries to discuss their careers, the potential cross over with film production and practical tips for a successful and fulfilling career.Join the community: http://www.thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk