Show Notes

Host: Clint Till

Guest: Jared Callan

Timestamps (starting after the intro; timestamps are approximate):

00:00:01: Introduction and Jared Callan's background

00:01:06: Meeting and collaboration on "That's My House"

00:02:25: Importance of patience and collaboration on set

00:03:33: Continuous learning and building relationships in filmmaking

00:05:08: Relationship between DP and gaffer

00:07:54: Jared's journey from aspiring rock star to filmmaker

00:10:42: Attending Full Sail University

00:13:13: Importance of practical experience and continuous learning

00:17:19: Balancing freelance work with personal life

00:20:40: Challenges and rewards of filmmaking

00:25:00: Building relationships on set

00:32:13: Lessons learned from early freelancing experiences

00:39:05: Importance of contracts and professionalism

00:42:43: Jared's podcast and social media links

Key Takeaways:

Patience and Collaboration: Jared emphasizes the importance of patience and collaboration on set, noting that the process often speeds up as the shoot progresses.

Continuous Learning: Jared reflects on his journey from aspiring rock star to filmmaker, highlighting the value of continuous learning and building strong relationships on set.

Balancing Work and Passion Projects: Jared discusses the challenges of balancing corporate work with passion projects and the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of filmmaking.

Professionalism and Contracts: Jared shares lessons learned from early freelancing experiences, emphasizing the importance of contracts and professionalism in the industry.

Resources and Links:

Jared Callan's podcast: The Movie Crew Podcast (@moviecrewpod on X)

Jared Callan on Instagram: @checkthegate

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