Love this perspective and so glad someone is finally calling out wtf is happening in our industry. I've never met so many people that call themselves filmmakers than in the last three years, and absolutely every single one of us seems lost in this sea of content with no place to go. Truly appreciate the honesty and tough love, as well as the intentionality of focusing on community.
What a great theme for 2025! Sobering, but we're in a moment of needing to take stock, cut the fat, and get real about the changes afoot, and how we can best meet them.
I love "Dear Producer" and require students in my producing class to subscribe. ISo great that you've found a way to monetize your years of experience, relationships, and wisdom. Hope your substack grows and grows. I can still hear the echo of Jen saying "dial it in." So important in this world where we are drowning with information.
I love the phrase "dial it in" That goes on a physical sticky note AND a digital sticky note on my desktop. Always great to read your posts.
Your pragmatism and reality checks are SO welcome and needed. Thank you.
Love this perspective and so glad someone is finally calling out wtf is happening in our industry. I've never met so many people that call themselves filmmakers than in the last three years, and absolutely every single one of us seems lost in this sea of content with no place to go. Truly appreciate the honesty and tough love, as well as the intentionality of focusing on community.
What a great theme for 2025! Sobering, but we're in a moment of needing to take stock, cut the fat, and get real about the changes afoot, and how we can best meet them.
I love "Dear Producer" and require students in my producing class to subscribe. ISo great that you've found a way to monetize your years of experience, relationships, and wisdom. Hope your substack grows and grows. I can still hear the echo of Jen saying "dial it in." So important in this world where we are drowning with information.
Jen is the best!
As always, you nailed it. ❤️