In this episode of Next Gen Cinema, we sit down with filmmaker and freelance creative Lief Thomason, founder of Odd Lief Studios. Lief shares his journey from being an educator to building a career in video production, all while balancing family life and creative freedom. He dives into the importance of improvisation on set, the realities of freelancing, and how aspiring filmmakers can navigate the industry outside of major film hubs. Plus, we discuss his experience premiering a short film locally and the impact of community connections in the filmmaking world.