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 many more. I asked John about his route into the industry, what it takes to be a concept artist and illustrator on features and TV production...

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 so. I chatted to Gabriel while he was in Cannes so also managed to catch up about this year's film festival and sales market.For regular up...

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 distribution reps about this year's market and trends in the future. Mark talks to Strath Hamilton from Tri Coast Worldwide, Julian Richards from Ji...

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 and a series of courses helping to up-skill creative practitioners in all things virtual production.This is a great one to find out more a...

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 work on the South’s Asian and ethnic radio station Unity 101 FM. She has also provided voice over for BBC Inside Out South.Aryana present...

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, tips for starting out as an actor, we chatted about the Cannes Film Festival and Film Market and he also gave me some great networking tip...

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. Cannes is a great place to make contacts, connect with fellow filmmakers and set up business for the next 12 months. Let's dive in and exp...

#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 has debuted films from the likes of Christopher Nolan, Ti West and Guillermo del Toro. I spoke to Paul about the origins of the film festival, he gave me his tips for...

#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 movie.  I talked to Brahim about his route into fight choreography, tips for new people starting out, how he breaks down a sequence and what it was like working on...

#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 consultant and a costume designer. He's worked with top-tier celebrities like Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kim Kardashian, and Selena Gomez. During our conversation, Wilfree...

#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 in the film industry. So, he took matters into his own hands and birthed The Industry newsletter—a daily dose of what's hot and happening in the film biz, accessible to...

#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 winning and Oscar shortlisted documentaries.  I chatted to Benn about how he wants to help to make the industry healthier, tips for dealing with mental health issues...

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! For regular updates and exclusive content - sign up for The Honest Filmmaker newsletter https://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/e-newsletter/ Join The Honest...

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 up prosthetics. Find out more about Rob on his website: https://www.robburmanslaboratory.com For regular updates and exclusive content - sign up for The Honest...

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 dig into the methods of distribution he uses, his advice for low and micro budget filmmakers and some things to avoid. Enjoy! For regular updates and exclusive content...

#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 about  that production. He talked about working with actors, getting the feature film off the ground in the first place and some tips for you to do the same. For...

#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 to find out who your audience is and where to find them. For regular updates and exclusive content - sign up for The Honest Filmmaker...

#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 Hardy’s stunt double in both Venom movies and even played the Bloater in  HBO's The Last of Us TV series.  I talked to Adam about how he got into the industry, tips for...

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 please do write in the comments your own experiences and any advice for fellow filmmakers!  Disclaimer! These tips are based on my own experiences and so should not be...

#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 and has played iconic characters in television and film in Doctor Who, Antman and The Wasp Quantamania  and as the White Walker in HBO’s Game of Thrones. I had a great...

#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 Molly Bannister (2019), Mask of Thron (2019), Pandamonium (2020), Slasher House 3 (2024).    MJ runs UK Production company Mycho Pictures with his wife Anna and...

#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 Galaxy Movies as one of the team that makes up Dave Bautista as Drax.  Jon’s also worked on The Witcher, Doctor Who, Red Dwarf, Game of Thrones, check out his IMDB...

#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 real insight from someone who is an expert in their field. We talk about the logistics of the licenses, tips for getting the best out of your shots and advice if you...

#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 industry that are often told to film students. We'll dive into the reality of the industry, providing insights that you won't get anywhere else. If you're a film student...

#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 Celebrity Big Brother.  Matt worked his way to where he is from a job as runner so if you’re looking to start your career in the same way, this one is an eye opener. He...