Leaving the comfort and security of a corporate gig to become your own boss can be frightening.

This week we walk with Steph Cullen, freelance filmmaker, on her transition from corporate life to freelancing. In this episode, she talks about creating legal contracts, insurance, and her favorite nonprofit.

Listen to hear how Steph has transitioned from corporate life to becoming a freelancer.

Key Points:
1:30 - How she got started
3:39 - Why she left the security of her corporate job
8:27 - Creating legal contracts
11:55 - Favorite gear
15:14 - Types of projects she takes on
16:06 - Something going wrong
20:30 - OMG Female Filmmakers
23:02 - Favorite Nonprofit to work with
24:48 - Highlight and lowlight of freelance experience

Links:
Nick Richey Episode
University of Idaho Law Clinic
Art List IO
Freshbooks
Website

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If you have a passion for metal artwork, you might be interested in becoming a props fabricator.

This week Eric Anthony Leong, Props Fabricator, shares how he started in the industry. Eric's film resume includes Black Adam, Till, and Marvel. In this episode he talks about venturing into the industry, working on set, and setting rates.

Listen to hear how you can turn your passion for creating metal artwork into a film career.

Key points:
1:30 - Becoming a prop fabricator
7:29 - Venturing into the film and television world
11:03 - Getting details on how the props are being used
11:39 - Communicating with different departments
14:10 - Who eats the cost when someone makes a mistake
16:41 - Working on set
20:15 - Union requirements
23:08 - Setting rates
28:30 - Something going wrong with materials
30:10 - What is overlooked
34:32 - Tools of the trade
37:50 - Why he's in the industry
46:06 - Average build time

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YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
Website

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In 10 days, we'll be having our 2nd annual virtual mixer on the Gather platform! Go to @practicalfilmmaker on insta or thepracticalfilmmaker.com to sign up!

Filmmakers/Showcase:

-John Quinn - Editor (Horror genre, The Chosen)
-Nick Richey - Indie Writer/Director of 1-800-HOT-NITE
-Alex Goetz - outdoor filmmaker (NatGeo, BBC)
-Nina Vallado - Documentary filmmaker (Student Academy Award finalist)
-Theo Brown - Indie Writer/Director - Feature
-Lenny Leonardo - Indie Writer/Director - Series
-Sydney Tooley - Writer/Director (Sun Moon with Sony Affirm)

Giveaways/Prizes include:

-1 TB NVMe SSD
-$30 Film Tools Gift Card
-Gaffe tape galore!
-Practical Filmmaker swag!

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