Episodes
In this episode, Janet brings on Arshia who shares some of her experiences as she came to Los Angeles from Canada just to get on shoots.
Published 03/20/24
In this episode, Janet shares her captivating story about getting started in the film industry.
Published 03/15/24
How do we get connected to professional directors, professional producers, professional filmmakers that actually work in the film industry full time? We can get work on professional passion projects! That's what Omar did. He went from PA-ing on a big budget commercial to working in a craft on a the commercial director's short film. This is how he did it...
Published 03/08/24
In this episode, Janet speaks with A-list mentor Rolan. After working as a pharmacist, Rolan decided that the film industry was a better option for him and his lifestyle. He even set a goal of earning $10,000 in the month of January, and with the help of the Craft Certification Program, was able to achieve that goal.
Published 03/07/24
In this episode, Janet shares an anecdote of one of the Craft Certification students, Derek. After just recently graduating high school, Derek's success after starting the program already has him on professional sets.
Published 02/24/24
Omar just worked 4 days on set as a sound mixer making $500 per day. We dive into why it's important to embrace challenges and what to do when things go wrong.
Published 02/21/24
In this episode, Janet speaks in regard to those who have gone to film school and want to get their professional projects shot and completed.
Published 02/16/24
This podcast is taken from a call with Omar going over common obstacles and problems you may be experiencing when growing a career in the film industry.
Published 02/14/24
Have you ever wondered what you should be spending your time on to actually achieve your goal to work in film full time? We need to spend our time on the things that give us the biggest pay off. The 80/20 Principle provides the frame work of how to spend your time so that you have a thriving career working in film.
Jake Tremblay is a professional Art Director and Production Designer on major commercials and music videos. Jake and Omar speak about a recent job they worked on together, as...
Published 02/02/24
In this episode, Janet tunes in with Luka, a craft certification program graduate whose career has been ramping up as of late. Hailing from the country of Georgia, Luka is one of many members of the program who come from an international background. Listen as he explains what kind of work he's been doing, and why he refuses to let his accent hinder his growth.
Published 01/31/24
Janet speaks with several people in a call who go over what they would like to accomplish in the film industry and help them figure out what it is that is holding them back from getting there. Whether it's their current financial situation, career path, or even their own thoughts, every person has a way to succeed.
Published 01/24/24
We're starting off the New Year at Friends In Film with a brand new episode featuring Ania Novia, an award winning actress from Norway. Ania completed the program several years ago and talks about her wonderful career so far that has all stemmed from being on set!
Published 01/06/24
In this episode, we have Omar speaking on a call with several people who know what they want to do with their careers but have not yet fully immersed themselves in a connection based business. Omar speaks from his own experiences and how that can also apply to their own situations.
Published 11/30/23
In this episode, Janet speaks with Tara, a member of the Friends in Film program about what thoughts she was having early on as a production assistant while still working a regular job in her hometown of Houston. Tara would worry about when her next job on set would come along or if the opportunity would even present itself at all.
Published 11/16/23
Janet speaks with one of her students from the craft certification program who is about to start an upcoming brand ambassador gig. They talk about her current goals and accomplishments along with what it's taken her to get there. Along the way, they talk about the attitudes and feelings that were with her and how that has affected her outcome in the film industry.
Published 11/09/23
In this episode, Janet shares several stories from set.
Published 11/04/23
In this extended episode, we have a conversation with Adam who is in demand in the Denver area. Janet discusses what it takes to be good at any job on set and how that consistently leads to new opportunities.
Published 11/02/23
In this episode, we get an inside look at one of Janet's calls where she explains the unintentional model and gets us to tune in to our thoughts we have that affect the results in our life.
Published 11/01/23
In this episode, Janet goes over the career path of Kenny, and how he went from working camera for the local sports leagues to being a union first AD for some of today's biggest music videos.
Published 10/14/23
In this episode, Janet is on call with someone who recently moved from Los Angeles to Portland. This person has craft experience from when they were in Los Angeles and is looking how to get started and grow their connections in his new city.
Published 10/12/23
Each year, Friends In Film celebrates the successes of those in the A-list program. We take a look at some of the most important insights that they have to share and offer.
Published 10/05/23
In this episode, Janet derives a lesson from the career of Antoine Fuqua and several other big-names that she has worked with. In an email she received, the sender wants a career similar to Antoine, but doesn't know where to start. Janet helps us understand what our pathways should be in relation to our biggest aspirations.
Published 09/30/23
In this episode, Janet talks with one of her craft certification students about how to approach people who are already working in the industry in order to establish a connection. Meanwhile, the student is just starting fresh with the program and doesn't have the most solid background and experience. What should they do in this situation?
Published 09/28/23
In this episode, Janet has an intervention with one of her students from the craft certification program who feels that they are already caught up on working a stable job throughout the week. Her student is understandably cautious of the potential overwhelm that a few too many yeses can cause. But, Janet helps her realize that it doesn't have to be this way.
Published 09/23/23
People who want to have a career in the film industry think that they have to be a top celebrity. But, there's nothing out there stopping us from actually achieving that goal and is only held back by others who don't have the same mindset. In this episode, Janet helps us understand that in order to achieve a certain goal, it has to feel real in our minds first.
Published 09/16/23