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Nicole Ven
All things film-making! From London to Hollywood. Get in touch with me at: nicole@nicoleven.com and my Youtube channel Nicole Ven Videos
Links to my online courses mentioned in the video:Podcasting 101: https://www.nicoleven.com/podcasting-online-course/Tiktok for business growth with no budget: https://www.nicoleven.com/tiktok-course/How to talk to a camera like a pro: https://www.nicoleven.com/how-to-talk-to-a-camera-like-a-pro-online-course/E-book SEO for bloggers, how to monetise your blog: https://www.nicoleven.com/seo-for-bloggers/00:00 You don't need a budget to start freelancing01:22 Define your perfect clients02:33 Do you need a website?03:35 SEO05:38 What social media to use?07:39 Does email marketing still work?08:38 Cold calling09:36 What is your attitude?13:45 Create a podcast15:01 Get new skills15:45 Soft skills18:00 Be yourself, don't pretend
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I’ve been freelancing for six years in London as a videographer and consultant. Here’s what I’ve learned to avoid burnout and what to do if you’re already experiencing it. This blog is for everyone starting out but also those who already freelance hard. No matter the situation, you need to remember that the most important thing for delivering the best product/service to your client is being in the best physical and mental well-being. So, how do you balance going the extra mile while avoiding burnout?00:00 Tip 1: Do not say YES to everything, my fails07:50 Tip 2: Watch out for the red flags10:25 How to avoid a burnout?13:30 What to do after the burnout?
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Jaime Bennington, the first born son of Chester Bennington, has opened up about his father's death, Talinda, Chester's diary, Mike Shinoda, Grey Daze and more. Where is the truth?I spent 3 hours going through what he said and I'm curating the bottom line to you in this video. (00:00) Jaime Bennington changed his mind about his father's death(01:53) Bands trying to make money with Chester 7 years after(03:48) Talinda got bought out of Linkin Park(04:57) Mike Shinoda's Post-Traumatic Album(07:06) One More Light album was not written by Chester(09:49) Grey Daze(11:09) Are bands using AI for new albums with Chester?(12:38) Expensive limited editions(14:09) Where is Chester's diary?(15:07) Calling medium to communicate with Chester(18:57) Conspiracy theory
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After 6 years, I’m leaving London to travel the world; for the start, mostly Southern Europe. Can you blame me for looking to spend time in the actual sunny weather? Lol.
It's 2024. The feeling that no matter how hard you work, you still need to use stinky and packed underground to get to work. You still cannot afford to live by yourself.
My awakening showed me that my priorities changed from glamour to spending as much time in peace, nature and with my family as possible.
We are not meant to be sitting in front of the screens for 50 years to get a paycheck.
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I left London and now I'm in a small Italian village where technology to help you being less social doesn't exist. Now, I'm realising how anti social I became in London.
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A big mistake booking Airbnb for 45 days in this forgotten but beautiful place? Could you go from the big city where you have everything to a place where you have nothing?
(00:25) - Why I decided to move to remote medieval village?
(01:15) - Not everyone can handle the culture shock
(04:31) - Language barrier
(05:20) - Village mentality, not for introverts
(07:14) - No transport, apart from non-eco friendly cars
(07:51) - No electric kettles/microwaves
(10:01) - Dangerous animals
(10:35) - Way out of your comfort zone
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On my first day on the beach, I got sexually harassed on the street by a random guy. I cannot believe this happened to me on day 1.
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I booked my first Airbnb in a very remote location so I could write my books but there was a little miscommunication or misinformation from my host and now I am stranded.
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My video just gained 1.4 million views in 2 days and I have learnt and confirmed a couple of things, especially myths that people are spreading about the platform. It is not the first time I went viral, so I have decided to put together some tips and truths about TikTok.Myths!!!00:00 - (00:50) Going viral will gain you loads of followers(00:51) - (01:51) Viral videos make you money(01:52) - I'm being shadowbanned(03:41) - You will become famous(04:41) - Hashtags matter(05:23) - Posting at a certain time helps you go viral
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00:00 - 00:28 Living in London in 202400:29 Rents, rental market in London02:00 Crime rates03:18 Cost of living crisis04:58 Homelessness06:24 Strikes & pollution10:45 Religion12:32 Christian Worship concert
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This episode is dedicated to all creatives across various fields – music, film, art, performing arts, comedy, and beyond. In the whirlwind of social media, where chasing likes and views becomes our focus, we often lose sight of our true purpose. But it raises a crucial question: Are we actually creating content that resonates with us personally? And if so, would we mind if we get only 16 views for it?
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Join me in this engaging mukbang session, where more than just delicious food is on the menu. Me and Vonny dive into a variety of topics ranging from personal growth and lifestyle changes to the nuances of event planning and the importance of supporting friends' businesses.
(3:20 - 6:40) Personal Updates and Life Changes
(6:40 - 10:00) Decision-Making and Lifestyle Choices
(10:00 - 13:20) Holistic Wellness and Personal Growth
(13:20 - 16:40) Food and Health Discussion
(16:40 - 20:00) Food Tasting and Casual Chat
(20:00 - 23:20) Travel Experiences and Weather Preferences
(23:20 - 26:40) Event Planning and Career Shifts
(26:40 - 30:00) Makeup and Beauty Standards
(30:00 - 33:20) Perceptions of Beauty and Aging
(33:20 - 36:40) Value of Pricing and Client Satisfaction
(36:40 - 40:00) Event Planning and Client Management
(40:00 - 43:20) Supporting Friends' Businesses
(43:20 - 46:40) Closing Thoughts and Personal Insights
Vonny finally launched her own podcast too: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ycCn3j6ws89vpgELsjV8B
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My review of the new Netflix limited series called All the light we cannot see. #netflix #allthelightwecannotsee #markruffalo
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My take on the new season of The Crown where we see the 90s and of course Diana's death as well. What were the facts in the series and what was fiction? How did Diana die?
02:05 The authenticity of the cast
05:47 The story of Muhammad and Dodi Al-Fayed
08:46 Controversy around Al-Fayed and Diana's Death
10:35 Who was the best Diana?
12:14 Fact and fiction
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I recently took a leap and watched a film without previewing its trailer for the first time ever. Why? Well, spotting Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix on the bill, I was pretty convinced it’d be a hit. Was I spot on? I aimed to keep my expectations in check, not wanting a repeat of the letdown I felt with ‘Oppenheimer.’
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I had an enlightening chat with my friend Pernilla Nelson, the founder of Awakening 101. We talked deeply about everything from life and awakening to happiness and manifestation. Tune into our revealing conversation and uncover pathways to your own awakening.
(00:00) - Being fully present in the moment
(03:33) - Happy now instead of waiting for the future
(07:18) - Find a happy place inside of you
(12:20) - Where does the fear come from?
(13:34) - Worrying is a waste of time
(15:29) - What is cultural fear?
(23:18) - Recognise a gut feeling
(28:43) - The power of manifestation
(36:18) - Human condition of the flight mode
Resources:
Pernilla's website: https://awakening-101.com/
Pernilla's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5n4S6Ta8tcdpjB0ovnWXt9
Pernilla's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_awakening_101_/
Nicole's IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_ven/
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My review of Netflix documentary about Robbie Williams. A former boyband member who denied all the odds and became the biggest superstar in the world at the time - selling 1.5 million tour tickets in 2 hours. This documentary takes a deeper look at mental health, pressure, anxiety and self-deprecation that we as humans suffer from on a daily basis. Although, everything is 10x when it comes to being seen by the whole world.Do we sometimes forget that celebrities are also humans?
Robbie's Anxiety and Performance Pressure (1:00 - 3:29)
Challenges in the US and Media Criticism (3:30 - 6:59)
Album Progress and Record Label Dynamics (7:00 - 10:29)
Creative Differences and Studio Conflicts (10:30 - 13:59)
Touring Challenges and Health Issues (14:00 - 17:29)
Artistic Direction and Media Reception (17:30 - 20:59)
Self-Doubt and Creative Process (21:00 - 24:29)
Personal Struggles and Relationship Dynamics (24:30 - 27:59)
Career Reflections and Future Directions (28:00 - 31:29)
Take That Reunion and Career Resurgence (31:30 - 34:59)
Family Life and Personal Growth (35:00 - 38:29)
Final Thoughts and Documentary Review (38:30)
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London city is full of people with dreams and Agustin Kafka is one of them. Full time busker, traveller and musician on a cruise ship is talking about changing his life and exclusively only doing things he loves.
With the launch of Shorts, YouTube's revenue began to decline by as much as 90%. This change particularly affected small and medium-sized creators, teaching them an important lesson in the process. So, how can these creators recover their revenue, and what alternative methods are there to earn money? I had the opportunity to discuss these questions with AskJimmySmith, a YouTube creator, who shared some valuable insights with us.
I sat down with a personal fitness trainer Richard @perfectroutines to discuss the power of social media and paid ads. How to make it big and how to achieve your goals? And a six-pack...
If you play hard and smart in 2023 using AI, you can do anything. Even something that used to require you to go to the UNI or get a lot of training. I sat down with a start-up owner Liam Tulit to talk about all things AI, including his exciting business idea!
The hot new mini series streaming on HBO Max isLove & Death starring Elizabeth Olsen in a leading role. An actress who loves love and death in her roles took on a character who is a real person and a murderer as well. Not according to the court though, spoiler!!
The whole system is designed for us to work 9-5 for money that doesn't allow us to live a decent life and actually enjoy it. How to change that? I cannot stop surrounding myself with successful entrepreneurs and people who seem to have the right information and knowledge to see the world for what it really is.
I had the opportunity to talk with an entrepreneur Mohamed SG Omar about trading, money, and success but also the mindset and the right information we need to have to escape modern slavery.
You can follow Mo on his IG: https://www.instagram.com/mo.techno/
I sat down with Vonny Lang again and we talked about how to start a side hustle and get rid of boring jobs.
Whether you want to get into cryptocurrency or not, you should be financially literate on the subject of money in general. Why there's no money subject taught at schools? Why they don't want us to use cash anymore? Why are wealthy who fly with private jets telling us to stop eating steaks to save the planet?#bitcoin #money #climatechange DISCLAIMERThis video is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information as investment, financial, or other advice.This video does not address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Nothing in this video constitutes professional and/or financial advice. You alone assume the sole responsibility of evaluating the risks associated with the use of any information before making any decisions.There are risks associated with investing in Investing in stocks, digital currency and money market funds involve risk of loss.
I asked a couple of my friends an influencer, model and acupuncturist Vonny, a freelancer with a psychology background Elise and entrepreneur Ammar, to have a conversation with me about relationships in 2023. Who should pay for dinner? Who should pay the rent? How to meet your dream partner? Let's hear very different opinions and perspectives on this fun topic.
Celebrating a 100th episode of Girl with a camera podcast, I'm interviewing myself! I'm taking you behind the scenes of my business background and development. Why do I decline every job offer from corporate companies? What triggers my anxiety in the business world? Why did I decide to start my own freelance business? And do you choose money over health and happiness or can you have it all?
I put together some of my interesting friends to have a discussion about what women want, and what are their expectations and desires when it comes to men. We are also later joined by Ammar who gives us a male perspective. #women #feminism #entrepreneur Vonny - brunch party host, acupuncturist, hustler, model, influencer, blogger.Elise - studied film & TV production, background in psychology, currently a freelancer.Ammar - entrepreneur building AI tech start-up focused on dyslexia, personal development events host.
I talked to London-based music producer Ryan Doyle for my podcast Girl with a Camera about all angles of the artistic creative process. He is early in his career but he was happy to share the whole production process of his new single Closer.
I just watched a new Netflix hit called FALL! Warning! People suffering from acrophobia, please don’t watch this video. The film is about climbing a super high tower (600m) and if you don’t like heights, it's probably not a good idea to watch the film! And for my crazy subscribers, if you want to climb the tower, it does exist!
I had the pleasure of interviewing Vonny Lang, a former sex party host, currently a hustler, acupuncturist, model, influencer, blogger and brunch party host and happily married!
The new Netflix documentary about the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 doesn’t disappoint with its absurdity. The biggest aviation mystery is still unsolved and people, especially families of passengers, never got their answers.
Since the death of Taylor Hawkins last year, the discussions about Dave Grohl never seem to rest. I know it sounds crazy but I am telling you that some people are genuinely convinced Dave Grohl and he sold his soul to the Devil.
Would you fall in love with a cam girl? This is a true story of a guy in his thirties, who never had a girlfriend, and falls in love with a cam girl Alice Frost. He spends a big portion of his salary to support her every month, as well as all his life savings to pay for her trip to finally meet her. Is this story going to have a happy ending?
The new Linkin Park music video for their new single Lost sparked heated discussion even among the biggest fans. When looking at the description of the video, we can see the credits for AI Production. Of course, the lead singer of Linkin Park Chester Bennington is dead so there are limited options for the creation of music videos but is using AI a good way to do this?
I went to Stamford Bridge and asked Chelsea fans whether they would go on a date with an Arsenal fan. The answers I got brought me to tears lol.
I went to the streets of London, specifically connected to Freddie Mercury and Queen to ask people of all generations whether they still care about Freddie Mercury.
Does Elon Musk support Andrew Tate? Are there more fans of Andrew Tate than haters? What is your take on the most Googled man on the planet?
Uncoupled is a new Netflix show starring Neil Patrick Harris. The best description I can give is that it's a gay version of Sex and the city. Is it worth watching?
The Watcher on Netflix is a new hit trending worldwide. It is based on a true story but how much fiction was added on top of the real thing? Is it even worth watching? What would you do if you moved into your dream house, spent all your savings on it and then started receiving creepy letters from someone called The Watcher? Would you sell, move out?
Happy Halloween! The last episode of my Spooky October series where I'm talking about The Midnight Club Finale Episode 10.
I'm going to spook you with the finale of the Netflix mini-series The Midnight Club. Are you ready?
Spooky October - The Midnight Club 7-9. The stories of 8 terminally ill teenagers continue. However, it's not 8 of them anymore...
Spooky October - The Midnight Club Part 4-6. Are you ready for the breaking point? The Midnight Club enters its pivot and 8 terminally ill teenagers start playing with fire by doing rituals of a former cult. Can this end well?
Spooky October - The Midnight Club Part 1-3. Do you like being scared? Come with me on a journey to have a spooky October with a grand finale on October 31 Halloween!
The Midnight Club, a 10-episode Netflix show, dropped on October 7. Going back to 1994, we follow 8 terminally ill teenagers in a creepy hospice. What more do we need to feel scared? Maybe 21 scripted jump scares in episode 1!
Watch or rewatch episodes 1-3 with me on my podcast and tune in next Monday for more!
A new film on Netflix called Blonde about Marilyn Monroe claims it's not about Marilyn Monroe. Based on the reviews from the most respected sites like Rotten Tomatoes, people hate this film with a passion. If they can get through 2 hours and 46 minutes. The director of Blonde, Andrew Dominik, has used his imagination to portray one of the biggest superstars in the world as a sexual object without a brain. Do we really need another director from Hollywood presenting women as crying, brainless victims? Unfortunately, one of the producers of Blonde is Brad Pitt who helped collect a 22-million budget to film this shameless collection of threesome fantasies without a plot.
A film rated for an audience 18+ years old might be just another try to attract people to Netflix.
I had a great chat with the No Budget Low Budget Films founder about budgeting and how can we solve the idea of money and grants are being pour into blockbusters and small productions don't get enough funding? Also, how do you find the right people to make your film happen on any budget?
I went to London West End to see Dear Evan Hansen Musical after I realised it’s their last summer here in London! The musical will leave in October with its final performance on October 22! I will give you some spoilers in this episode because I want to be specific on the storyline. But I won’t tell you how it ends! However its so well made that even if I told you all the spoilers, it would be worth watching! Not the film though but I’ll get to it.
You only have one shot at the scene at theatre vs doing 100 takes in film. How much West End actors get paid and do actors have to be nuts to be good? Very interesting and fun discussion with Belfast based actor James Dougal.
Coming out in September on Netflix is the new film Blonde based on Marilyn Monroe life. Starring Ana de Armas. It received NC-17 rating for sexual content.
One take 90-minute feature film is a stunning masterpiece of British cinematography starring no other than Stephen Graham as a chef in London restaurant. What a beautiful psychological drama.
Doctor Strange 2 is out and this is my review! Also, Scarlet Witch is absolutely undefeated! I won't tell you more as I want No Spoilers!
New hot film on Netflix called Senior Year starring Rebel Wilson has been trending #1 for some time now. Can you imagine to be in the coma for 20 years, wake up and realise you still haven’t finished your senior year?
The most lovable show on Netflix will have at least two more seasons. Our hearts will stop 2 more times! There is absolutely nothing to dislike about this high school story from British Islands.
Will Doctor Strange The Multiverse of Madness make top 10 highest grossing MCU films? So far, it has made $800 million in the box office worldwide currently ranking at number 14 in the MCU films.
Elvis will come to theatres on 24th June! What can we expect? Is the film going to have the same success as Bohemian Rhapsody that made almost 1 billion dollars in the box office? Can Austin Butler bring it?
Netflix has increased prices! Have you noticed? They already lost 200,000 subscribers and the prediction says it will lose another 2 million by July. Where the money goes? To the cheap documentaries they make?
Cancel culture and internet trolls together with Elliot Page are trying hard to cancel Chris Pratt because he is a Christian. He got accused being part of a church which is strongly against LGBTQ which has never been proven. Should he lose his job just because someone said something about him which is untrue??
This Harry Potter theory blew my mind! It actually makes sense and J.K. Rowling didn't deny it! What do you think?
Elizabeth Olsen seems keen on playing difficult roles which deal with grief and death in general. When you look at her filmography, you see the full picture. I appreciate that she was part of smaller budget productions just to bring the attention to this topic as well as help others so they don't feel they are alone in this. I lost a dear friend of mine back in 2017 and Sorry for your loss came out in 2018 and I was suffering from PTSD and this mini-series, which Elizabeth Olsen made happen big time, helped me unbelievably. Wanda Vision is also a heart breaking story which illustrates what anyone of us would do if we had the superpower of creating the world where the person we lost can live in forever.
I can't believe these conspiracy theories that surfaced online about Taylor Hawkins death. Especially blaming Dave Grohl and Studio 666 film.
I had a chat with Shakespeare Sisters about their new feature film which brings a modern take on Shakespeare's classic. Luke Hunter, playing Claudio joined the chat as well as talking about working with two directors at the same time. Premieres on 1st April in London at Genesis cinema!
New Netflix docu-series skip the fact that Andy Warhol's parents come from a very small village in Eastern Slovakia. He never actually visited the place nor he admit his roots. Why?
My summary of Winter on Fire Netflix documentary about a bloody conflict against Ukrainian government that resulted in a war in 2014.
All highlights from 2022 BAFTAs! No royals, Emma Watson, Benedict not winning but supporting Ukraine, Lady GAGA, Sebastian Stan, Jane Campion not showing up but winning!
Do you live with someone? Then don't watch the new Netflix Limited Series called The Worst Rommate Ever.
Ukrainians conducted genocide on Poles back in 1940s to create clean and free Ukraine. They massacred over 100,000 Poles, including kids, women who were killed in horrific ways. Film Wolyn is based on witnesses and survivors and it's very historically accurate and graphic.
Eduardo was named the most creative Mexican by Forbes. In this episode I'm talking to him about his films which uncover and bring attention to the dilemma in the society. Should we help others in need under any circumstances? What would you do?
Meeting Queen, Rami Malek, Mike Myers, Freddie Mercury sister and nephew and joining 7,000 people for the World Premiere of Bohemian Rhapsody. I got to red carpet in London back in 2018 to experience the best day of my life.
I'm sharing with you 5 best classes on Masterclass from the best filmmakers in their field.
We know Rebel Wilson has a sense of humour that might not fit with the Royal family but she was still invited to host BAFTAs 2022. I wrote this speech out of my frustration from nominations but also I love all the nominees and this should be taken like a parody with a little bit of truth ;)
It's such a huge difference between the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World with new discoveries about dinosaurs. Who can't wait to watch the film??
Ratings are down since last year with a new record with only 9 million viewers. The Academy had decided to try a new format of broadcasting the whole event. Is it a discrimination or is it a fair play?
Including Freddie's interview on I want to break free video, who's idea was it? How the US reacted and what happened after?
It was November 1975 that the first music video ever was filmed. Many can argue that The Beatles, for example, had plenty of music videos published prior to that. However, the truth is that Bohemian Rhapsody promotional video by Queen set up a precedence for music videos and because of its success, it ensured that videos became a mandatory tool for the marketing of music.
Disney executives didn't think that female in a leading role as a superhero will bring the same amount of money as Iron Man or Thor, for example. That's why they didn't want to make Captain Marvel and Black Widow movies. What changed their mind??
Simon Leviev a.k.a. The Tinder Swindler is not in jail and actually he's living his best life. How come?
The new Netflix documentary will uncover horrible truth behind Boeing 737 MAX crashes which is something unheard of in the aviation history. Naturally, involving a lot of greed.
Who makes 12 feature films in 12 months? In 2020? Well, the answer is my guest Travis Mills, and he also wrote a book about it called 12 westerns in 12 months. Listen to this episode to find out how was Travis being able to pull this off despite the whole pandemic situation.
I couldn't finish watching this documentary on Netflix Don't F**k with Cats. It is a true story, a killer is behind the bars but the whole story just made me really uncomfortable.
Would you fall for a friend telling you they're secret agents at MI5? And then you have to run away and need to get funds from your parents for protection.
Based on House of Gucci film, we could see amazing Lady GaGa playing Patrizia Gucci hiring a hitman killing her husband because of the money and jealousy.
Patrizia Gucci, played by Lady GaGa murdered her husband Maurizio Gucci, but that is just a tip of the iceberg, trust me...
What can we expect from Season 2? Is there going to be a Season 2 of And Just Like That? We certainly enjoyed the first one. New characters were strong and Sex and the city is not so white anymore is it?
Director and actor Jordan Pitt and cinematographer Lee MJ Daley discuss their journey towards film-making but also what drives them every day to wake up and just do it. Tips on communication between director and their DP, tips on making it in the industry, learning, educating yourself constantly and how much resources we have available these days. No excuses anymore.
I've interviewed indie directors who raised a lot of money via crowdfunding, but it doesn't work for everyone. Here's what you need to understand.
This year's Oscars are approaching quickly and we don't even know who is going to be nominated but I don't think there is any doubt that Jane Campion's masterpiece The Power of the Dog will get the nomination and according to my opinion, it will win Best Picture as well.
In this episode I'm discussing top actors whose performances were ignored by The Academy and didn't receive any nominations for their performances.
Have you watched the new docu-film on Netflix The Tinder Swindler? It's a true story of a guy who fooled women all around Europe to give him over 10 million dollars for his lifestyle. A fraudster who pretended to be a millionaire was looking for gold diggers to fool them into sending him money.
Simon Cox has been a filmmaker his whole life. He brought Hollywood into the UK with his film Invasion Planet Earth when he turned the streets of Birmingham into an Alien war zone. 900 supporters joined his filming to run away from enemies attacking Planet Earth. Simon is currently raising money for his new film Of Infinite Worlds with selling 20,000 mugs: https://www.ofinfiniteworlds.com
Director, producer and writer Dom Lenoir talks with me about the importance of aiming for excellence rather than just trying to make a good film. You learn so much even if you fall short on your goal. It plays a big role especially when you transition from shorts to features. Dom is a producer so he also talks about how to pitch your film and what definitely not to do.
Craig made his debut feature film in 1995 and currently has at least 4 films in production. We talk about all the obstacles you come across before you're able to make your film but also while you're making it. It is a never ending struggle but that's what we love about it. Are we a bit of masochists or are we just crazy?
I'm talking to Aharon Keshales, Israeli film director of a horror film Rabies (the best film of the year in Quentin Tarantino's words), South Of Heaven starring Jason Sudeikis. Aharon tells his story of becoming a filmmaker with all the bumps on the road. Started as a film critic, he made a horror film which wasn't a huge success in Israel which seemed like an end to his career as a director but then Rabies scored a lot of success internationally and catapulted his career into the Hollywood.
I talked to jack of all trades Raine McCormack who made his first feature film The Village in the Woods (Available on Prime Video, Apple TV). Raine shares great advice for filmmakers who want to make their features, what are the pitfalls, what mistakes he's done along the way, pros and cons of filming locations, but also he was able to catch the real paranormal activity on camera! And he kept it in the film. Go watch it!
I'm talking to a director of a feature documentary A Manchester Story Anton Arenko. It was actually his first documentary he has ever made and we talked about all the joys and challenges that came with it.
Get into the Christmas mood and listen to my interview with film director Shaun Piccinino about his sequel A California Christmas: City Lights - streaming now on Netflix. Shaun has 5 films on Netflix and he talks about how do you get there as a film director.
Charles was a truck driver and after his head injury he was sidelined. During the recovery he discovered his love for writing. He wrote short stories and even books that got published on Amazon. Charles didn't stop there and he wrote a screenplay for a horror film The Hollow which he filmed, producer and edited. The Hollow will be released on 1 January 2022!
Chris Carr is a film director, producer and writer and maybe a secret spy. His film The Dry Cleaner is the main topic of this episode. The amount of research you have to make in order to make a spy film which would not only be believable but also accurate and factual is a lot of work but for Chris, it's a piece of cake as he's incredibly passionate about everything spy-related. We're also talking about using different locations in London for filming and how to visualise, film and edit a sequence where someone is being followed. If you want to dig deeper into spy world, you can check out Chris's podcast Secrets and Spies.
In this episode, I'm talking to an actor Rhys Hamlyn who took on a leading role in a short film called Unspoken (You can watch on Youtube). We talk about challenges that arise from making a film about suicide that is based on true events. How do you prepare for a role like this and how do you detach from it after? As well as how to take care of your mental health, especially if you're starting out as an actor and you're having a lot of rejection from your auditions.
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Watch Unspoken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k269NkuKK7Y&t
I'm talking to a film director Rob Ayling who made a Batman fan film called Living in crime alley. This episode is not only for Batman fans, but for everyone who wants to get inspired by Rob's story - from being made redundant to make a film which has won not only our heart but also collected 30 awards.
Living in crime alley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMZhv92mb7I
Hands (A 90-second documentary about Rob's mum after she had a stroke): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmNbVZh_x50
In this episode, I'm talking to writer and director of a short film Sticky, Cameron Johanning. 'Sticky' is a heartfelt story about a teenager finding out her parents are getting divorced and her dad found a new family. Cameron has put all his savings into this film and he takes us through the whole process of writing, pre-producing, casting, directing, filming and editing of his film which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIILanPhFXU&t Sticky has a great cast Katie Balen, Melinda Mo, Chuja Seo as well as Daniel Cosgrove you've seen in the first season of You.
In this episode, I'm talking to a British actor Matthew Leitch about his experience of being part of a hugely successful HBO mini-series Band of brothers. Matthew played a real life character, Floyd Talbert, who was a non-commissioned officer with Easy Company. The attention to detail from the crew 'geeks' in order to keep the performance as true and close as it can be to a real Floyd Talbert and other members of Easy Company was exceptional. Matthew also shares his advice to directors and actors in pursuing their career.
Danny Drysdale is a music video director, known especially for working with The Killers (Directed and edited Human, The world we live in, Rut) and Echosmith (Directed and edited all videos for Lonely Generation album). This episode is all about pitching your ideas, working with musicians, planning complicated shoots, taking risks, thinking outside the box, making it happen under incredibly tight deadlines, behind the scenes and very funny stories! Enjoy the ride!
Halloween special edition of my podcast Girl With A Camera! I invited LA based director and actor Emily Rua to chat with me all things horror filmmaking. Emily gives great advice for horror filmmakers on building tension, mistakes to avoid, cast and much more. Emily also offers to answer any of your questions relating horror filmmaking, so get in touch: http://thehorrorofbeingemily.com or her Instagram: @emilyishorror
I'm happy to welcome a visual effects artist TEDJ (Instagram: @imtedj) on my podcast Girl with A camera. We talked about why we're so fascinated by bending the reality in film, watching Marvel movies and just becoming addicted to it? Also some tips on how to become a visual artist and how much time it takes to learn something like this!
In this episode of my podcast Girl With A Camera, I'm talking to a writer and director from LA Justin Best about his short film called Face On. It's creepy and I love it! We are discussing the fact that people are fascinated by creepy, odd, weird and violent content on screen, why is that?
Help Justin make Face on as a feature film here: https://seedandspark.com/fund/faceonmovie#story
I had a pleasure to meet an award-winning filmmaker, writer and drummer Elliot Manarin and we talked about his filmmaking experience on the set. What was his biggest mistake during filming? How to be a leader on the set and why you maybe don't need the best camera to create the best film. Elliot shared a very insightful point of view and uncovered the secret to really get the foot in the film industry.
For my 10th episode of my podcast I spoke to a London-Based film director Abbie Lucas. For close to a decade she has forged a wide and varied career path, in both creative and technical roles. In 2018, Levile TV listed her as one of the Top 20 Rising Female Filmmakers in the UK. She is a member of Directors UK and BFI NETWORK x BAFTA Crew 2021. We had so much fun talking about ups and downs of being in the film industry as well as stories from behind the scenes!
I have met with Corina Mueller, a herbalist and owner of Heal & Relax, and we talked about what happens in our body when we're stressed and what to do about it. Amazing tips and a lovely chat! To get in touch with Corina, visit: https://www.healandrelax.co.uk
I had a chat with actor, voice-actor, musical theatre performer and singer Tony George-Owens on all things acting, auditioning, freelancing, audio equipment, funny stories and career lessons!
Discussing film-making, production, war movies, westerns and funny stories from behind the scenes with BWC Films.
Do we need a viral video or a set of consistent videos across all social media platforms? Creating video content will become a must if you want to bring business to your company. Hoping for one viral video that will push you to heights and make your company well-known is a little bit of fairy-tale and I will tell you why in this podcast.
How to sell and not be pushy? Are you also tired of all those emails and pitches coming to your inbox from someone who you have never met or met once? I'm also talking about my mistakes when I started freelancing and I needed to go for the hard sell but in the end it only pushed people away from me. So how to do it right? Listen to my podcast.
In this episode of my podcast I talk about staying authentic while promoting your brand online. Creating a persona may help you with getting some attention but for a long-term you need to stay true to yourself and your audience. Only this way you can gain trust and grow your business.
In this episode I'm talking about hiring new colleagues to your team. When I was employed back in 2014, I was supposed to hire a new videographer into our team and I went through a lot of interesting people. In a good way and in a bad way.
Every freelancer experiences the situation where their client doesn't want to pay or wants to delay the payment. I share my tips and tricks for getting the client to pay. It did work in my case, it will work for you too.
In this episode I talk about my first corporate project back in 2013 when I was working for a start-up video agency. It was a huge fail I have to say and everything went wrong. How it all happened and why? Learn from my mistakes, it will save you a lot of time and energy.