It can be scary taking a leap to start your production company, but it doesn't have to be.

This week Erik Harty, Executive Producer for Long Division Films, gives advice on how you can start your own commercial filmmaking company. Erik shares how to structure your company, what gear you should use, and what you should include in your portfolio when making a pitch.

Erik's company has worked on projects for Doritos, Geico, and Bank of America.

Listen to learn how you can launch a successful commercial filmmaking company.

Key points:
2:49 - How he got started
3:48 - TV/Film vs commercial filmmaking
8:57 - Getting into commercial filmmaking
11:40 - First big projects
15:30 - Company structure
17:46 - Starting your own company
28:11 - Networking with crew
31:16 - Favorite Gear
38:42 - Something going wrong
42:15 - How to create high end product
45:01 - What to include in your portfolio

Links:
Long Division
Hot Budget
Studio Binder
Erik on LinkedIn

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