Every filmmaker has their own unique way of starting out in the industry. 

This week we revisit past episodes to learn how a few filmmakers got their start. This anthology episode includes Alex Ferrari from Indie Film Hustle; Mike Wilds, filmmaker; Julio Zepeda, camera assistant; Taylor Morden, Last Blockbuster Documentary, and David Alan Arnold from Deadliest Catch. You'll learn what hacks they used to get started, and how you can apply what they did to your career. 

Listen now to get ahead of the competition when starting out in the industry. 

Key points:
1:50 - Alex Ferrari: Get out of dollars for hours
10:04 - Mike Wilds: Getting Started as a PA 
13:39 - Julio Zepeda: Loopholes in the union 
23:00 - Raul Martin Romero: Get a start late in life
29:44 - Taylor Morden: Leaving corporate work for documentary filmmaking 
38:35 - David Alan Arnold: Dropping out of college

Links:
Alex Ferrari Indie Film Hustle Full Episode
Mike Wilds Full Episode
Julio Zepeda Full Episode
Raul Martin Romero Full Episode
Taylor Morden Full Episode
David Alan Arnold Full Episode 

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