Ourselves Podcast How to build a FULL-TIME career as a filmmaker from NOTHING
Jul 4, 2025
Explore the evolving world of filmmaking in 2025, where everyone has access to powerful cameras but faces fierce competition. Discover the importance of building a strong portfolio and choosing a niche to stand out. Learn about diverse income sources, from commercial projects to digital assets and stock licensing. Dive into the challenges of freelancing, creative burnout, and the quest for stability amid the hustle. Gain real insights from a filmmaker’s journey in the music video scene to achieving financial security.
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Most Accessible Yet Most Competitive Era
- Filmmaking is both the easiest and hardest time to enter due to accessibility and intense competition.
- The lowered barriers democratized talent but increased unpredictability in who breaks through.
Build A Market-Focused Portfolio
- Build a focused portfolio targeted to the industry you want to work in before seeking representation.
- Companies and reps hire based on a body of work that matches the client market, so tailor your reel.
Choose A Niche And Shoot Specs
- Pick a niche (music videos, commercials, etc.) and create specs or free work to build relevant samples.
- Shoot proof-of-concept shorts and spec commercials to quickly demonstrate capability to target clients.