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Hi I’m Jim Eaves, I’ve made shorts and features and I’ve been working for an NGB as video manager for the past 20 years, producing, filming, editing, hiring freelancers and working with agencies.

Having mentored students who are studying film and chatted to people coming into the industry it became clear to me that while their knowledge of the technical side was really good there was a gap with the career side, how to break into the industry, setting yourself up as a freelancer, finding clients, funding a feature, making a feature, selling a feature, on set protocols for big productions, the list is endless.

So with that in mind I’ve set up “The Honest Filmmaker” where I chat to people who are already working in the business and ask their advice for starting your career. I don’t just talk to film and video but all creative industries.

This is 80% practical advice and 20% inspiration. 

If theres an area of film or other creative jobs you’d like me to cover, chuck it in the comments and I’ll do my best to find an expert. Or if you have a general question about filmmaking let me know and I’ll do my best to give you an answer.

So, please subscribe so you never miss another episode of The Honest Filmmaker - career advice from people in the bu

Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0F235F4T8/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

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HONEST, OPEN ADVICE ABOUT YOUR FILMMAKING CAREER

Are you about to leave Uni with a filmmaking degree? Or want to change careers and work in a creative industry? We want to give you the tools you need to enter the real world of production or freelancing. Honest and open career advice from people in the business.

We also talk to those in other creative industries to discuss their careers, the potential cross over with film production and practical tips for a successful and fulfilling career.

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