Best Jim Eaves Podcasts (2024)

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How to Boost your Film's Exposure - proven strategies with Amy Guth 28:10

14h ago28:10

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Send us a Text Message. This week on the Podcast I talk to Filmmaker Amy Guth. Amy started out as a journalist and now works as a producer on short films and features. She's run a film fesitval as well as written several books on pitching and what she calls 'unapologetic visibility'. We covered a number of topics in this chat, Amy talks to me about…

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How to get your movie into Sundance with Producer Isen Robbins 26:50

8d ago26:50

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Send us a Text Message. #sundance #sundancefilmfestival #filmproduction #filmproducer #filmpodcast This week I’m talking to producer Isen Robbins. Isen co-founded Intrinsic Value Films with Aimee Schoof and has produced over 40 films, premiering 10 of those at the Sundance Film Festival. He has worked in international sales attending all major mark…

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How to win an Oscar for Sound Design with Nina Hartstone 20:04

15d ago20:04

20:04

Send us a Text Message. #sounddesign #academyaward #oscar This week on the podcast I’m talking to academy award winning supervising sound editor Nina Hartstone. Nina has been working in the business for over thirty years, she’s worked her way up from assistant sound editor roles in the 90s right through to winning an Oscar for her work on Bohemian …

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How to be a successful television director with Andrew Gunn 35:22

22d ago35:22

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Send us a Text Message. #doctorwho #mattsmith #filmpodcast This week on the podcast I'm talking to prime time television director Andrew Gunn. Andrew's worked on a ton of big shows in the UK like Doctor Who with Matt Smith, Life on Mars and Hollyoaks. This is a great one if you're interested in becoming a TV director, finding out how you get work, …

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How to write a Commercial Screenplay with Lucy V. Hay 47:30

29d ago47:30

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Send us a Text Message. #screenwriter #screenwriting #filmpodcast This week on the podcast I’m talking to script editor, published author and blogger Lucy V. Hay. Lucy has been the script editor and advisor on numerous UK features and shorts and has also been a script reader for over 20 years. She’s had several books published and regularly runs co…

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How to be a Concept Artist with John Gallagher AKA Uncannyknack 37:58

1M ago37:58

37:58

Send us a Text Message. #conceptart #illustration #filmpodcast This week I’m talking to concept artist and entertainment illustrator John Gallagher AKA Uncannyknack. John worked as Director of Concept Art at video game developer BioWare, He’s worked as a production illustrator on The Expanse, Once upon a time, The Flash, Super Girl, The Boys and ma…

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How to release a Low Budget film - Theatrical and Streaming with Gabriel Foster Prior 32:11

1M ago32:11

32:11

Send us a Text Message. #filmpodcast #filmindustry #standupcomedy This week on the podcast I talk to writer/director Gabriel Foster Prior about his debut feature 'The Bystanders' starring comedians Sean Walsh and Nick Helm. I spoke to Gabriel about how he funded the film, how he managed to release the film theatrically and the advantages of doing s…

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Cannes Film Festival & Sales Market 2024 Report from Mark Hampton - Marche Du Film, Palais 12:04

2M ago12:04

12:04

Send us a Text Message. #filmpodcast #cannesfilmfestival #filmindustry I wasn't able to make it to the Cannes Film Festival this year but I know a man who has, friend of the Pod, actor and filmmaker Mark Hampton sent us a report from this years festival. Mark gives us a tour of the Palais and the Marche du Film he also chats to sales and distributi…

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What is Virtual Production? with Phil Griffiths from Framesync 34:57

2M ago34:57

34:57

Send us a Text Message. #virtualproduction #volume #ledscreens This week I'm talking to Phil Griffith, the Educational lead at Framesync. Framesync is a virtual production company who help storytellers by offering a full service consultancy, from creative planning to on site delivery. They have a developmental arm creating tools for the industry an…

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How to be a Radio Presenter with Aryana Neo - Presenting, Acting and Confidence tips 19:39

2M ago19:39

19:39

Send us a Text Message. #radiopresenter #networking #confidence Today I’m talking to presenter and actor Aryana Neo. I talked to Aryana about how she got into radio presenting, networking advice and her tips for having confidence in yourself. Aryana is best known for her work on the radio, including BBC Solent, Heart & Capital and her community wor…

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How to be a Working Actor with Mark Hampton 32:44

2M ago32:44

32:44

Send us a Text Message. #acting #workingactor #auditioning This week I'm chatting to filmmaker, Actor and presenter Mark Hampton. Mark has written and directed his own projects in which he's cast himself in the lead roles, he's also appeared in commercials, TV, Netflix features, he's very much a working actor. Mark gave me his tips for auditioning,…

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Cannes Film Festival Survival Guide - Prep, Parties, Receptions & Networking 14:49

3M ago14:49

14:49

Send us a Text Message. #cannesfilmfestival #parties #filmpodcast This week, I'm excited to chat about the Cannes Film Festival. I want to share all the details to help you navigate the festival smoothly and make the most of your experience. I'll talk about the layout, essential preparations, and yes, even the all important parties and receptions. …

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Fright Fest Special with Paul McEvoy - One of the UK's biggest and brightest thriller, fantasy and horror film festivals 32:22

3M ago32:22

32:22

Send us a Text Message. #frightfest #horrorfandom #filmpodcast Hi, Jim here and you’re listening to the honest filmmaker podcast, career advice from people in the business. Today I’m talking to Fright Fest director Paul McEvoy. Fright Fest is one of the biggest horror film festivals out there and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It ha…

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How to be a Fight Choreographer with Brahim Chab - Monkey Man, Dev Patel 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

Send us a Text Message. #monkeyman #martialarts #stuntman This week I’m talking to Fight Choreographer Brahim Chab. Brahim has worked as both a stunt performer and fight choreographer alongside Jason Statham, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen and most recently opposite Dev Patel in the Monkey Man were he starred and choreographed the fight sequences in the m…

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How to be a Celebrity Stylist & Fashion Consultant with Wilfree Vasquez Torres 25:40

3M ago25:40

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Send us a Text Message. #CelebrityStylist #costumedesigner #FilmIndustry Jim Eaves here, and you've tuned in to the Honest Filmmaker Podcast, where we dive into career insights from seasoned professionals in the industry. Today, I'm thrilled to have Wilfree Vásquez Torres joining us. Wilfree wears many hats – he's a celebrity stylist, a fashion con…

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From Short Films to The Industry with Gabriel Miller 28:14

4M ago28:14

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Send us a Text Message. #FilmCommunity #filmpodcast #filmindustry This week I to chat with Gabriel Miller, a talented filmmaker and the brains behind The Industry newsletter. Gabriel kicked off his journey as an editor, collaborating with big-name brands on nationwide campaigns. But he noticed something missing—a reliable source of news for folks i…

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How to be an Ethical Filmmaker with Benn Wiebe 34:56

4M ago34:56

34:56

Send us a Text Message. #ethics #mentalhealth #filmpodcast Today I’m talking to filmmaker, campaigner and ethical filmmaker Benn Wiebe. Benn has produced entertainment news for the US and China but now works on social impact driven projects, he wants to make a difference, from being embedded with humanitarian rangers in Iraq, to producing a SXSW wi…

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How to Make a Living as a DOP - Director of Photography with Andrew Rodger 31:44

4M ago31:44

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Send us a Text Message. This week I’m talking to cinematographer Andrew Rodger. Andy has worked on commercials, high profile TV dramas for Netflix and the BBC and feature films including No Way Up, Three Day Millionaire and Confession. I chatted to Andy about how he got to where he is, how to get work and his practical tips for being on set. Enjoy!…

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Classic Movie Make Up SFX with seasoned pro Rob Burman 30:37

4M ago30:37

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Send us a Text Message. This week I’m talking to Make Up Effects artist Rob Burman. Rob has worked in different roles on some absolute classic like John Carpenters The Thing, The Fly, Terminator 2, Batman Returns, Tremors, The Goonies and Ghostbusters. I talked to Rob about his incredible career and asked for advice for new people getting into Make…

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How to make money on Film Hub with Jason Horton 45:12

4M ago45:12

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Send us a Text Message. Today I’m talking to Filmmaker Jason Horton. Jason has a lot of credits both documentary and fiction features. He’s also a bit of a guru when it comes to online aggregators like film hub and indie rights. His tag line is "I make movies that make money” which is actually a bold claim at the micro budget end. So I wanted to di…

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How to Direct a Hollywood Movie with Clive Tonge 30:41

5M ago30:41

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Send us a Text Message. #filmdirector #filmpodcast #filmmaking This week I spoke to writer/director Clive Tonge about his Horror Movie Mara. The movie is about sleep paralysis and stars Olga Kurylenko. It had a budget of $5 million so this was an interesting chat with somebody about low budget film production. Clive gave me some great war stories a…

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How to Promote your Independent Film - Marketing Strategy with Rosa Camero 28:51

5M ago28:51

28:51

Send us a Text Message. #filmpodcast #marketingstrategy #indiefilm This week I spoke to Rosa Camero. Rosa has been a film publicist for over 15 years and has worked on massive productions like the Twighlight Saga, Warm Bodies and Divergent. Rosa talked about how she got into the industry and she gave me her tips on how to market your own film, how …

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How to be a Big Budget Stunt Performer with Adam Basil - To be a Stuntman or Stuntwoman 28:01

5M ago28:01

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Send us a Text Message. #stuntman #hollywood #thelastofus Want to be a professional student performer and work on big films and TV shows? Well, this week I’m talking to Stunt Performer Adam Basil. Adam’s been in blockbuster movies like Fast X, Mission Impossible Fallout, James Bond film No time to die, Justice League and Wonder Woman. He was Tom Ha…

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How to Sell a Film - Navigating Sales Agents and Distributors as a Filmmaker 12:23

5M ago12:23

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Send us a Text Message. This week I thought I'd give you my tips on selling a film either through a sales agent or direct to a distributor. I've been through this process many times before so have tried to give you some of the techniques to avoid not getting paid and some of the things in a contract to look out for. This isn't a definitive list so …

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How to play Iconic Characters with Ross Mullan - The White Walker from HBO's Game of Thrones 52:13

6M ago52:13

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Send us a Text Message. #gameofthrones #actingadvice #doctorwho Hi, I’m Jim Eaves and you are listening to the honest filmmaker podcast, career advice from people in the business. Today I’m talking to Actor and performer Ross Mulan. Ross is an accomplished stage and screen actor. He’s toured with big theatre productions, he’s a voice over artist an…

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How to Crowd Fund your feature film with Writer/Director MJ Dixon - Career advice from successful crowd funder 33:23

6M ago33:23

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Send us a Text Message. #crowdfunding #filmmaking #indiefilm Today I’m joined by writer/director MJ Dixon. MJ has directed so many shorts and features I struggled to find the exact number but they include; Slasher House (2012), Legacy or Thorn (2014), Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown (2015), Hollower (2016), Slasher House 2 (2016), The Haunting of…

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How to be a Marvel Studios Make Up SFX Artist with Jon Moore - Career Advice from Creatives 37:56

6M ago37:56

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Send us a Text Message. #marvel #guardiansofthegalaxy #makeupsfx This week I chatted to special effects make up artist Jon Moore. It was difficult for me not to geek out on this one as Jon as worked on Marvel Cinematic Universe movies like Captain America the First Avenger, Avengers Infinity War, Avengers Endgame and all of the Guardians of the Gal…

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How to be a Commercial Drone Pilot - Get your license and start working paid gigs 39:11

6M ago39:11

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Send us a Text Message. #drone #filming #careeradvice This week I’m talking to drone expert and pilot Alex Baker. Alex has worked as a drone pilot on television shows, films, adverts, corporate videos and documentaries. He’s droned on land and at sea and also works as a camera operator. If you are looking to get your drone pilots license this is a …

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Film Industry Myths Busted - What Film Students are often told - debunking some common misconceptions about the film industry. 5:03

7M ago5:03

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Send us a Text Message. #FilmIndustry #mythsdebunked #FilmStudents Jim talks about some of the things students hear when leaving uni or trying to get into the film industry. Two of the most common statements you might hear from people working in the industry and how to work around them. In this video, we debunk some common myths about the film indu…

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BAFTA Winning Secrets: Kids TV Production Insights | The Honest Filmmaker Podcast 44:03

7M ago44:03

44:03

Send us a Text Message. #filmpodcast #kidstv #teletubbies #careeradvice #filmmaking #career This week I chat to Children’s TV Producer/Director Matt Rene. Matt’s worked on massive kids shows like the Teletubbies, Topsy and Tim, Bear Behaving Badly and the recent BAFTA winning Apple TV show Lovely little farm. Matts also worked as a producer on Cele…

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How to be a Sound Recordist with with THE MEG 2 Production Sound Mixer Rob Entwistle 29:43

7M ago29:43

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Send us a Text Message. #sound #benwheatley #themeg2 Today I’m talking to Sound Recordist Rob Entwistle. Rob's been sound recordist and mixer on a ton of projects including almost all of Ben Wheatleys films including Free Fire, Kill List and The Meg 2. http://www.thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk HONEST, OPEN ADVICE ABOUT YOUR FILMMAKING CAREER Are you abou…

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Festivals, Talent Labs and Dealing with Sales Agents with Writer/Director Graham Hughes 37:01

7M ago37:01

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Send us a Text Message. Today I’m joined by writer/director Graham Hughes. Graham has directed four feature films and joins us fresh from his latest film ‘hostile dimensions’ premiere screening at this years fright fest film festival, as well as screening at a number of high profile genre festivals since. We talked about film festivals, getting int…

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How to be a Professional Puppeteer with Olly Taylor 32:30

8M ago32:30

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Send us a Text Message. Today I’m talking to professional puppeteer Olly Taylor-Wyatt. Olly’s been working on big budget movies and tv shows, including Star Wars The Force Awakens, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Muppets Most Wanted and as one of the lead puppeteers on the Netflix Dark Crystal Series: Age of Resistance. This one’s a real insight in ho…

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How to get your Script Optioned with writer/director Pat Higgins 25:41

8M ago25:41

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Send us a Text Message. #career #film #sellingascript #hottosellafilm #filmmaking #writing #scriptwriting On this episode I’m joined by writer director and film lecturer Pat Higgins. Pat has directed a whopping 9 films, both features and anthology pics. His last film was the number one project on kickstarter and closed out the 2022 Fright Fest Film…

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How to be a Successful Freelance Filmmaker with Jake Hawkins 45:10

8M ago45:10

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Send us a Text Message. Today I’m joined by filmmaker, editor, pixel pusher and owner of boutique video agency The Red Red, Jake Hawkins Jake’s been working with some of the biggest brands in the UK for the past 10 years on all types of productions as well as co-directing the micro budget horror movie Zombie Resurrection. In this chat I asked Jake …

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How to be a Published Author with Bev Sanford 38:05

8M ago38:05

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Send us a Text Message. Normally I talk to people within film and TV, but I also like talking to people in any creative industry and today its books. So I’m joined by published author Bev Sanford. Bev has 7 books out and more on the way. She’s written fiction, non fiction and recently contributed to the BBC’s Doctor who Target Story book and I am t…

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How Film Sales & Distribution Works with Head of Acquisitions Ross Boyask 48:24

8M ago48:24

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Send us a Text Message. #career #film #distribution #hottosellafilm #filmmaking #writing #scriptwriting Today I’m joined by Creative Director and head of Acquisitions for Evolutionary Films, Ross Boyask. We talked about sales and distribution, how the basics work, the best way to make contact with a sales agent, genres that are selling at the momen…

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Introducing - The Honest Filmmaker Podcast 1:08

8M ago1:08

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Send us a Text Message. 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 the…

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