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Online

Submitting to film festivals: Can you submit unfinished work?

Submitting unfinished work to a film festival is not advised. However, it is still an option for many wanting to see their picture make the deadline.

Distribution

Video jobs — how to break into the industry

Videomaker

If you’re actively searching for a job, you will find one. The key is to find video jobs that will lead you down a...

Promotion

What can event videographers do to make money during COVID-19

Chris Monlux

Right now, things are different. While some businesses have reopened or may open soon, in-person events will likely be one of the last things...

Profitmaking

How do you work with a client set on bad ideas?

Sean Berry

Bad client ideas can be tough to work past, especially when the client won't budge. Here's how you can steer them in the right direction.

Promotion

How to look great for your virtual meeting or video call

Sean Berry

Virtual meetings have their own set of things you need to consider. It’s imperative to look as good as you do on camera as you do off camera.

Promotion

Professional networking: How to make connections and grow your business

Bill Baraona

When you think of networking, the image that often comes to mind is a large room of people walking around passing out business cards....

Budgeting

How to build a film budget for your next production

Peter Biesterfeld

If you're doing video production because it's a wonderful hobby and you're okay with spending your own money to make your video creations, you...

Full Episodes

What it’s like to work in Hollywood

Mike Wilhelm

We talk to accomplished gaffer, Michael Walsh about what it's like to handle the lighting for some of hollywood's biggest movies.

Full Episodes

How to make money with video

Mike Wilhelm

In this episode of the Videomaker Podcast, Chris and Mike talk about how to make the leap from amateur to professional in the world of video production and filmmaking.

Full Episodes

Making TV commercials for a living

Mike Wilhelm

In this episode of the Videomaker Podcast, Chris and Mike talk about what it's like to make TV commercials for a living.