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Today I am joined by an incredible filmmaker who I met through Fast Forward Production, my podcast production company, Izzy Stevens from OCCUPATION and PUBERTY BLUES. She is one of the most dynamic women in the film industry today and I just knew that she would have tons of great information to share with you all. Izzy is an LA based Australian-American Actor, Writer, Producer, Award-Winning Director, and Founder/CEO of Indie Spunk where she is a coach and mentor for fellow creatives. She shares her journey in the industry after getting early success right out of school, the honest answer to whether actors should make their own work, the steps you should take when you have an idea or script, and the importance of pitching yourself. As a multi-hyphenate with tons going on, I also ask Izzy about her self-care routine and how she takes care of herself through it all.

Watch the Full Video Podcast Here!

00:00 — Intro

03:42 — Running a Podcast & Creating "Indie Spunk"

08:40 — Becoming a Multi-Hyphenate Filmmaker

12:14 — Booking a Series Regular Young

14:00 — Life After Being a Series Regular

21:48 — Coaching & Mentoring Creatives

24:55 — Don't Make Work Out of Obligation

33:24 — Checking Your Ego at the Door

38:20— First Steps to Making Your Short Film

43:41 — Pitching Your Project

46:42 — Self-Care & Day-to-Day Routine

1:00:44 — Wrap-Up

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

The Official Website of Izzy Stevens

Izzy's Micro-Budget Filmmaking Boot Camp

Follow Izzy on Instagram @izzystevens

Follow Indie Spunk on Instagram @indiespunk

Get Started with Indie Spunk

Listen to the Indie Spunk Podcast

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Indie Spunk Podcast Episode: Why You Shouldn't Just Make Your Own Work

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