For our final episode with novelist and screenwriter Julia Batavia, we shed light on the gritty realities of a screenwriter in the modern world.

Together, we unpack the myth that simply having an agent or manager paves the way to success, emphasizing the necessity of being your own driving force in the creative world. We’ll hear about personal experiences that highlight the significance of maintaining motivation through the inevitable ebbs and flows of the industry, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. We explore the importance of self-advocacy, knowing when to step back from projects that aren't working, and the power of falling in love with new ones to keep the creative spark alive.

With cautious optimism, we finally discuss the potential for exciting future developments, underscoring how passion and perseverance remain at the heart of creative success.

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A Podcast for Indie Filmmakers

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In the world of social media, and fast-paced journalism, knowledge is abound. But with all the noise, finding the right information is near impossible. Especially if you’re a creative working in independent film.

Produced by Cinematography For Actors, the Indiewood podcast aims to fix that. This is a podcast about indie filmmakers and the many hats we wear in order to solve problems before, during, and after production.

Every month, award-winning Writer/Director Yaroslav Altunin is joined by a different guest co-host to swap hats, learn about the different aspects of the film industry, and how to implement all you learn into your work.

"We learn from indie filmmakers so we can become better filmmakers. Because we all want to be Hollywood, but first we have to be Indiewood."