The Wandering DP Podcast

The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #474 – “Life Off Set” w/Katelin Arizmendi ASC & Jon Bregel

Feb 18, 2025

Cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi ASC, known for her work in commercials and features, joins filmmaker Jon Bregel, founder of the Nourish community. They dive into the challenges of balancing a demanding film career with personal life. Topics include the impact of imposter syndrome, navigating burnout, and the importance of mentorship. Katelin shares her journey into directing while emphasizing the joy of nurturing relationships. The duo underscores the need for mental well-being, resilience, and supportive communities in the creative process.

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Jon Bregel

Katelin Arizmendi

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Quick takeaways

Cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing personal relationships to achieve work-life balance in filmmaking.

The podcast highlights the importance of knowing when to decline projects that don't align with personal values for greater fulfillment.

Arizmendi discusses overcoming imposter syndrome by celebrating individual achievements instead of comparing oneself to peers in the industry.

Deep dives

The Importance of Relationships in Filmmaking

Maintaining strong personal relationships is emphasized as a crucial element in the filmmaking industry, which often demands extensive time and commitment. The discussion highlights how successful cinematographer Kate Arizmendi intentionally prioritized her relationship with her partner, actively choosing projects that would allow her to nurture this connection. By limiting her work to shorter projects, she managed to enjoy life and build a strong bond, showcasing that career success does not have to come at the expense of personal happiness. This approach reflects a growing awareness in the industry about the need for work-life balance, especially among those navigating long and demanding careers.

Intro

4min

Engaging the Audience: A Filmmaking Conversation

6min

Navigating Career and Family in Filmmaking

19min

Balancing Creativity and Personal Life

19min

The Perils of Comparison in Filmmaking

5min

Navigating Burnout and Finding Joy

6min

Wrapping Up Life Off Set: Insights and Support for Filmmakers

2min

Cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi joins our esteemed guest host Jon Bregel to discuss a broad range of topics on this week's episode.

The "Life Off Set" series continues to shine a light in areas and challenges in filmmaking that are rarely discussed. There is so much value in hearing theses conversations from people inside the industry pushing the limits both creatively and personally.

I think this series has highlighted how important it is to do everything in your power to look after yourself and try and remember that this is a long game.

I appreciate Jon and Kate coming on and sharing their own points of view and experiences and I hope you will as well.

Enjoy!

Life Off Set - Jon Bregel

Jon Bregel has come on board to host the all 4 episodes of the podcast in a series entitled "Life Off Set".

He is a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of the Nourish community.

Jon has been on the podcast twice previously and now he is taking the reins to shed some light on a side of the filmmaking industry that is very rarely explored.

His unique background and experience at the highest level makes him the perfect sounding board for filmmakers trying to come to terms with the ins and outs of the job.

If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below. I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity.

If you'd like to reach out to Jon:

Email - jbregel@gmail.com

Website - Jon Bregel

Filmmaker Community - Nourish Community

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