We’re changing how people get started in the film industry by cutting crap advice like building up your talent first. I’ll teach you how to ready to start your career with a trailblazing mindset from DAY ONE. To learn how you can do this today, visit friendsfinfilm.com/join
Episode 127: Here's What Moving Up Fast In The Film Industry Looks Like
In this episode, Janet shares an anecdote of one of the Craft Certification students, Derek. After just recently graduating high school, Derek's success after starting the program already has him on professional sets.
2/24/2024 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 126: How to Navigate the Film Industry - Overcoming Challenges
Omar just worked 4 days on set as a sound mixer making $500 per day. We dive into why it's important to embrace challenges and what to do when things go wrong.
2/21/2024 • 44 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 125: The Difference Between Promotional and Professional Work
In this episode, Janet speaks in regard to those who have gone to film school and want to get their professional projects shot and completed.
2/16/2024 • 19 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 124: The Secret to Making a Living in Film
This podcast is taken from a call with Omar going over common obstacles and problems you may be experiencing when growing a career in the film industry.
2/14/2024 • 57 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 123: How to Escape the Student Film Trap and Make a Living in Film with 80/20
Have you ever wondered what you should be spending your time on to actually achieve your goal to work in film full time? We need to spend our time on the things that give us the biggest pay off. The 80/20 Principle provides the frame work of how to spend your time so that you have a thriving career working in film.
Jake Tremblay is a professional Art Director and Production Designer on major commercials and music videos. Jake and Omar speak about a recent job they worked on together, as well as how the 80/20 Principle has been instrumental in becoming in-demand in the film industry.
2/2/2024 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 122: What If You're Worried About Your Accent
In this episode, Janet tunes in with Luka, a craft certification program graduate whose career has been ramping up as of late. Hailing from the country of Georgia, Luka is one of many members of the program who come from an international background. Listen as he explains what kind of work he's been doing, and why he refuses to let his accent hinder his growth.
1/31/2024 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 121: What's Holding You Back From Getting Into The Film Industry?
Janet speaks with several people in a call who go over what they would like to accomplish in the film industry and help them figure out what it is that is holding them back from getting there. Whether it's their current financial situation, career path, or even their own thoughts, every person has a way to succeed.
1/24/2024 • 39 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 120: From Production Work to Award Winning Actress
We're starting off the New Year at Friends In Film with a brand new episode featuring Ania Novia, an award winning actress from Norway. Ania completed the program several years ago and talks about her wonderful career so far that has all stemmed from being on set!
1/6/2024 • 38 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 119: Here's Why Getting Started Is All About Connections
In this episode, we have Omar speaking on a call with several people who know what they want to do with their careers but have not yet fully immersed themselves in a connection based business. Omar speaks from his own experiences and how that can also apply to their own situations.
11/30/2023 • 39 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 118: How To Ensure Consistent Work On Set
In this episode, Janet speaks with Tara, a member of the Friends in Film program about what thoughts she was having early on as a production assistant while still working a regular job in her hometown of Houston. Tara would worry about when her next job on set would come along or if the opportunity would even present itself at all.
11/16/2023 • 14 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 117: How Showing Up For Yourself Should Really Feel
Janet speaks with one of her students from the craft certification program who is about to start an upcoming brand ambassador gig. They talk about her current goals and accomplishments along with what it's taken her to get there. Along the way, they talk about the attitudes and feelings that were with her and how that has affected her outcome in the film industry.
11/9/2023 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 116: What If I Need To Make a Suggestion On Set
In this episode, Janet shares several stories from set.
11/4/2023 • 28 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 115: What It Takes To Move Up Fast In The Film Industry
In this extended episode, we have a conversation with Adam who is in demand in the Denver area. Janet discusses what it takes to be good at any job on set and how that consistently leads to new opportunities.
11/2/2023 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 114: Here's Why Your Success Starts With Your Thinking
In this episode, we get an inside look at one of Janet's calls where she explains the unintentional model and gets us to tune in to our thoughts we have that affect the results in our life.
11/1/2023 • 37 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 113: From Local Videography To The Biggest Music Videos
In this episode, Janet goes over the career path of Kenny, and how he went from working camera for the local sports leagues to being a union first AD for some of today's biggest music videos.
10/14/2023 • 18 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 112: How To Get In The Door After Moving Cities
In this episode, Janet is on call with someone who recently moved from Los Angeles to Portland. This person has craft experience from when they were in Los Angeles and is looking how to get started and grow their connections in his new city.
10/12/2023 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 111: Inside Friends In FIlms' Annual Event
Each year, Friends In Film celebrates the successes of those in the A-list program. We take a look at some of the most important insights that they have to share and offer.
10/5/2023 • 32 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 110: How Do I Find My Pathway?
In this episode, Janet derives a lesson from the career of Antoine Fuqua and several other big-names that she has worked with. In an email she received, the sender wants a career similar to Antoine, but doesn't know where to start. Janet helps us understand what our pathways should be in relation to our biggest aspirations.
9/30/2023 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 109: How To Establish Connections With Minimal Experience
In this episode, Janet talks with one of her craft certification students about how to approach people who are already working in the industry in order to establish a connection. Meanwhile, the student is just starting fresh with the program and doesn't have the most solid background and experience. What should they do in this situation?
9/28/2023 • 15 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 108: What If You're Too Busy For The Film Industry?
In this episode, Janet has an intervention with one of her students from the craft certification program who feels that they are already caught up on working a stable job throughout the week. Her student is understandably cautious of the potential overwhelm that a few too many yeses can cause. But, Janet helps her realize that it doesn't have to be this way.
9/23/2023 • 23 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 107: Turning Fame Into Reality Starts With Your Thinking
People who want to have a career in the film industry think that they have to be a top celebrity. But, there's nothing out there stopping us from actually achieving that goal and is only held back by others who don't have the same mindset. In this episode, Janet helps us understand that in order to achieve a certain goal, it has to feel real in our minds first.
9/16/2023 • 19 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 106: Why You Need To Do More Than Masterclass
In this episode, Janet talks about the difference from having learned aspects of filmmaking from an online class or film school, and what you actually need to learn in order to make money in a connection business.
9/9/2023 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 105: Overspending and the Plan to Move Beyond It
In this episode, Janet discusses our thoughts about overspending and what leads to the cycle of spending money that doesn't put us in the mindset to move forward.
8/31/2023 • 33 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 104: The Secret to Success In Your Career
In this episode, Janet discusses the importance of connections and the pathways that connections bring you. Being about to navigate your way in a connections based business is what will push your career forward.
8/26/2023 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 103: How Far Will Your Beliefs Take You
In this episode, Janet discusses what makes a belief. A belief is just a thought that you repeat to yourself so much that you feel it is true. That means we can repeat thoughts of success and our own personal goals so much that they come into fruition. Listen/watch now and you too can believe in your future in the professional film industry!
8/24/2023 • 23 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 102: Here's Why Creating Value Is Far Greater Than Earning Money
In this episode, Janet continues the conversation surrounding how we normally think about money. What does it mean to be valuable and create value? Why is it different than becoming someone that can earn a lot of money?
8/19/2023 • 23 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 101: How Your Thoughts About Money Impact Your Ability to Create Value
Have you ever felt stuck by the amount of your own time that you trade for money? In this episode, Janet talk about how we think about money and how changing our thinking towards money will help generate more value.
8/17/2023 • 33 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 100: How to Find the Work You're Meant to do on Film Sets
There can be a lot of confusion transitioning into a full-time film industry professional. There is a strategic way to transition from your survival job to working in the film industry. They don't teach this in film school. This is how you learn the business aspect of creating a career in film.
8/4/2023 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 99: Why Making Your Own Films Is The Worst Way To Break In As a Director
In this episode, Janet talks about people who want to become directors and how spending all of your time trying to gain experience through passion projects will not get you results.
7/29/2023 • 24 minutes
Episode 98: Here's Why Your Emails Should Be Perfectly Crafted
How you do anything is how you do everything- so if your emails look sloppy and have poor punctuation, spelling, and grammar, then your emails are more than likely to be overlooked by someone who's seeking to hire a professional. Janet discusses why that's the case.
7/27/2023 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 97: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone is Self Love
Janet and Omar talk about a difficult shoot Omar did not get paid for. He production designed an indie film for free, even though he has paid work coming in. We talk about why he did this and how to overcome the mental hurdles associated with starting your career in film.
7/22/2023 • 45 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 96: Will The New Strikes Affect You Getting Into The Industry
In this episode, Janet talks about the latest strikes that are developing right now and how that will affect your pathway to get into the business.
7/20/2023 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 95: Here's Why You're Capable of Working in Film
In this episode, Janet hosts an intervention with someone who feels like they don't belong on film sets. Listen now and hear what Janet has to say to help them out!
7/17/2023 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 94: I Thought I Ruined my Relationship With This Producer but She Hired Me Back
I talk with Omar who just wrapped an NBC reality show. He explains how we can make mistakes but still get hired back. Also, how powerful embracing failure is. Fail and learn as much as you can now on the lower budget shoots so that you are prepared for the big budget shoots in the future.
7/5/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 93: What Jobs Can You Do On A Film Set?
In this episode, we take a look at some of the many jobs that you can get on a film set. Janet covers the very obvious ones like directing and acting but there are many others that create great opportunity, give you experience, and most important, will pay you!
6/30/2023 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 92: Should I Reach Out to People I Don't Know?
In this episode, Janet discusses those who opt to cold reach people in the industry in order to create opportunity. While it may sound like a good idea and very "go-getter" of someone to do, there are many downsides to this process.
6/29/2023 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 91: How Creating Value on Film Sets Is the Key to Success
To many of us, success is defined by that amount of money that we make. But in today's episode, Janet talks about how the amount of money that you make compared to the amount of your time that you exchange for that money is not a true indicator of success. Janet speaks about creating value, and the intangible ways that we act that can turn into money and lifestyle and relationships that are incredible.
6/17/2023 • 26 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 90: How to Get Your Project Off the Ground
Have you ever thought about bringing your passion project to life? Do you get excited while envisioning what the finished product will look like but unsure of the process to create it? In this episode, Janet discusses why it's important to have your project done professionally after you are already connected inside of the film industry.
6/15/2023 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 89: Are You Necessity Motivated or Possibility Motivated?
In this episode, Janet breaks down the key differences between those who are motivated by necessity and those who are motivated by possibility within their careers.
6/10/2023 • 26 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 88: Here's How Far Self Confidence Will Take You
In this episode, Janet is on a call speaking about the skill to have self-confidence and why it's necessary to have it even in the most negative times.
6/3/2023 • 18 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 87: Is Editing A Good Way To Become A Director?
In this episode, Janet talks about those who aspire to be a director and are working video editing jobs.
6/1/2023 • 28 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 86: How Does The Writers Strike Impact Me Getting Into The Business?
We've probably all heard about the writers strike that is currently happening in the film industry. You may be thinking, "how does this affect me?". In this episode, Janet reassures you that it doesn't and in fact will help ensure a better future for whatever career path you choose in the industry.
5/27/2023 • 22 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 85: How To Go From A Call Center To Being Nominated For An Academy Award
In this episode, Janet has a conversation with academy award nominated art director and A-lister Jake. From working at a call center, to office PA, to being a union art director, Jake shares his experiences and approach to creating connections and moving up in the film industry.
5/25/2023 • 59 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 84: Here's Why Film School Is Not The Way To Get Into The Film Industry
In this episode, Janet dives deep into the reasons that lead people to enroll in film school and the detriment it poses when trying to work in the film industry upon graduating.
5/20/2023 • 32 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 83: Knowing When It's Time To Go Full-On For Your Career
This episode features several guests that Janet was on call with that have different experiences but have a common goal- wanting to be full-time in the industry.
5/18/2023 • 22 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 82: Shooting Passion Projects is the Slowest Way to Break Into the Film Industry
Shooting passion projects is the slowest way to break into the film industry. I understand why you'd think it was the right thing to do if you want to direct. But it's actually slowing down your career. How many connections on professional film sets do you get from shooting passion projects? A big zero.
So what should you do? Watch the video to find out about doing professional projects that you do with peers you meet on professional film sets and never shoot a "passion project" again!
5/11/2023 • 18 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 81: Here's Why Videographers Can Become Super Successful in the Film Industry
Do you dream of having a career working camera for big budget shoots? Are you pursuing your career but the local music videos and wedding shoots aren't your dream? You may feel like you've settled for a life that has become easy for you, but isn't what you want. What you always wanted was to make an impact, to get your ideas out into the world, and to do your own projects, instead of running around for other people.
What you don't know is you can have the most amazing life working in film. You had it right before, when you wanted to get into film, and then the video jobs came along and got you busy. Now, it may be time to go back to the life you always wanted.
5/6/2023 • 28 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 80: Why You're Having Difficulty Finding Film Jobs
In this episode, Janet discusses why applying to film jobs on the internet is basically useless.
5/4/2023 • 18 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 79: Thinking You're Too Late is Killing Your Dream
In this episode, Janet discusses the misconception of being "too late" to get into the film industry, and how to change your thoughts to get out of that mindset.
5/1/2023 • 28 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 78: The B.S About Film School
In today's episode, Janet says all that she needs to show why film school graduates have trouble getting paid professional jobs on set.
4/6/2023 • 3 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 77: The Art of Making a Living in Film
“How am I going to make money with my creativity?” You may be a filmmaker, actor or a creative who has dreams of making a living with your art. It doesn't have to be a struggle. The key you might be missing is getting out of survival mode. When you're stuck in a survival mentality then you can not truly feel fulfilled. The career comes from creating out of a fulfilling place instead of a surviving place.
3/27/2023 • 51 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 76: "I Wouldn't Have Hired Myself." - Omar
In this episode, Janet discusses with Omar about a shoot that had recently contacted him inquiring to hire him for sound. They discuss what to say when figuring out more information about the shoot, and how to properly negotiate a rate for a low budget shoot such as this one.
3/23/2023 • 23 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 75: How Can I Know I'll Be Successful?
In this episode, Janet shares her experiences of her early career, her days selling copy machines in Wisconsin, and the thoughts that raced through her mind when she left her hometown and took her life savings with her to Africa. In this, we learn that it wasn't just Janet's travels that attributed to her success, but how Janet applied what she learned throughout her journey to every other aspect of her life. We hear what Janet's mentality was that let herself and anyone who hears this story know that she was going to be successful in the film industry, even before she knew how to begin.
3/11/2023 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 74: When You Get Thank You Emails From Directors
In this episode, Janet talks about a thank you email she received after working on set. These emails are really important in maintaining and establishing connections but also are great opportunities to consistently get hired for jobs.
3/9/2023 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 73: Are You An Actor? Here's Why Getting Inside Is the Answer
In this episode, a Janet speaks with Larry, an actor and crew member from Hawaii who shares his experiences that coincide with Janet's methods from the A-list Program. Larry shares that by just being on set, he was thrust into so many new and exciting opportunities that helped grow his career in a relatively short amount of time.
Check out Inside Actor: A New Way To Break In by Janet Urban
https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Actor-New-Way-Break/dp/B0B3V34998
3/4/2023 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Episode 72: What If I Don't Get My Credit?
Janet answers a viewers' question about what to do if you don't get put on the credits for something that you recently worked. What does it mean for future opportunities and how should you go about it?
3/2/2023 • 13 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 71: How I Got On Set By Sending Out Christmas Candy
In this episode, Janet tells us how a small holiday-time gesture for the industry professionals she works with allows her to maintain those relationships which continue to give her many opportunities. She recalls how a seemingly out-of-the-blue call ended up tracing it's way back to a holiday treat that she sends out to people on her Christmas list.
2/11/2023 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 70: From Rookie to Paycheck - First Time Experiences on Set
Omar is a Los Angeles film professional. In this episode he talks about his first big check, his first reality show, and his first time working for MTV and Netflix.
2/10/2023 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 69: How to Overcome Discouraging Thoughts
In today's episode, Janet and Omar join forces to tackle the seemingly insurmountable feelings of self doubt and discouragement. They both give anecdotes that help us relate to those feelings and their process of overcoming it.
2/9/2023 • 26 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 68: What If You Feel Desperate to Succeed?
In this episode, Janet recalls a discussion she had with a young PA on set. How far into your career will you get if all your energy comes off as desperate to succeed? Janet discusses ways of thinking that will allow us to have a clear and confident mindset that will allow us to grow in our career and develop strong relationships.
2/4/2023 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 67: What to Focus On If You Are New to the Film Industry
In today's episode, Janet talks about how to shift your perspective on what you are focusing on when it comes to the film industry. People tend to focus on the end goal and not the steps in front of them. With this episode, Janet shows us where to put our focus in order to get actual results.
2/2/2023 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 66: Here's What You Actually Learn From Being On Set
In this episode, Janet tells of a recent time on a big budget set and discusses the characters and personalities of film professionals. Janet gives us ways to "show up" the way we want to in the professional film industry and how that is one of the most important factors in further developing your career.
1/26/2023 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 65: Why Adversity Will Make You Successful
In this episode, Janet talks about the kinds of adversity we may face trying to develop and step into our professional film careers. You will experience bumps in the road, of course! You're getting into the most desirable business in the world! But that adversity makes you good at your job. It's the constant improvement, the practice of having your own back, as you do something really amazing... that makes YOU amazing.
1/21/2023 • 12 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 64: Love to Travel the World For National Geographic? - Janet tells how she did it.
If you want to experience a magical life then you need to do things that others don’t do.
Janet Urban quit her corporate 9-5 job when she was 25 years old and cashed her retirement to go travel the world. No one in her small town was traveling the world.
She wanted to attract amazing people and experiences into her life. She decided to do something others don’t do, in order to live an adventurous life that others don’t live.
On her travels, she saw a wildlife film crew in Africa and realized that she could work for Nat Geo.
How did this small town girl from Wisconsin go from working a boring 9-5 sales job to winning an Emmy for National Geographic?
Listen to this episode if you’ve always wanted an exciting life, maybe even traveling the world working in film. It’s possible! You can do it too.
1/18/2023 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 63: How I Negotiate and Build Relationships Through Email
In this episode, Janet receives an email for a job opportunity but has to do a bit of negotiating with the sender in order to agree on a rate. This is how Janet does this in a way that positively impacts both ends!
1/14/2023 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 62: How Much Does Luck Have to Do With It?
Are you relying on luck to make your dreams happen? What if we told you that there are better ways to actually build the life that you want other than hoping for your big break, hoping that some ambiguous moment in the future will just solve all your problems? There are ways to actually create your own luck, to put yourself in positions to receive good fortune and abundant opportunities. The paradox is that once you stop relying on luck then you start creating your own luck. In this episode, Omar talks about how to create your own luck.
Omar is a Los Angeles based film professional who has worked for MTV, 21 Pilots, Mod Sun, Netflix, PBS, Microsoft, Panda Express and many more film productions.
1/11/2023 • 29 minutes
Episode 61: How To Make Sure You Are Hired Again
Janet shares an anecdote posted in Yammer, detailing the proper communication necessary to ensure a young industry professional gets hired consistently for their career.
1/7/2023 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 60: Could This Be a Scam?
In this episode, Janet overviews a Yammer post from A-lister Uriel, who is unsure whether or not their job opportunity is a scam or not. Janet goes over the language used in the post to reveal the correct and incorrect ways of communication that real film industry professionals use.
1/5/2023 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 59: Your Identity As An Artist
In this episode, Janet discusses a recent story from set, and what she learned about those looking to express themselves using the film industry as their platform. No matter what your goal is or what you're trying to achieve, having an understanding of your artist identity and what you want to put out into the world is one of the most powerful things that will motivate you to keep moving forward.
12/29/2022 • 34 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 58: Why Do Artists like Working in Film?
Do you feel like you have a powerful, creative gift you want to share with the world but you don't know how? Maybe you're stuck in a survival job where you're not living your fullest potential. The film industry naturally attracts artists and creative people. Omar talks about how great it feels to be paid for creativity and working on fun and interesting shoots.
12/23/2022 • 20 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 57: What's Your Worst Case Scenario?
In this episode, A-lister Uriel talks about being on set as a production designer along with what holds people back from pursuing their dream career.
12/22/2022 • 37 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 56: What is Friends in Film?
Imagine having a successful person in your corner teaching you everything they did right and wrong in their career and teaching you what they would have done differently starting out. Janet Urban is the successful person in your corner and Friends in Film is the way she develops and mentors you.
Omar is a Los Angeles-based film professional who used the Friends in Film methods and Janet's mentorship to work on film sets for Netflix, MTV, PBS, Microsoft and many more.
We made this podcast to bring clarity on what we do. We are not a film school. We teach you the business savvy to have a thriving career in the film industry.
We teach people how to make connections in an industry that runs on connections.
12/15/2022 • 20 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 55: Losing Motivation
In this episode, we talk about what causes us to lose motivation and the mistakes we make trying to gain it back.
12/8/2022 • 26 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 54: Working in the Film Industry with Disability
In this episode, our guest Sara tunes in all the way from Scotland and shares her experiences with how she got started in the film industry, along with what it's like working with chronic pain.
12/1/2022 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 53: What I've Learned After Working One Year in the Film Industry
A-List Mentor Omar has been working on professional film sets for over a year. This podcast gives you a good idea of what your career in film can look like, what to expect, how to conduct yourself, and tips on how to navigate the film industry to move fast.
11/25/2022 • 20 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 52: The Best Survival Job for Actors and Dealing with Negative Emotions
Are you tired of the survival-job-audition grind? That is the slow and difficult way to make your dreams happen, but there is a better way. There are entry level production assistant jobs on film sets that actually help you get acting gigs. You need to be building connections with people that will hire you, and you can't do that through 2 minute auditions or by working a 9 to 5 outside of the film industry. You meet the people you want to meet by working on set and by having the right mindset.
11/22/2022 • 26 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 51: How to Get Over the Fear of Being Judged
You want to share your life, your auditions, your creativity on instagram or tiktok. But you have a little voice inside that has you second guess every post. You may envision people talking about you and what they might think.
In this episode, Victoria sees that she is creating a lot of fear of being judged. She really wants to post her life and successes, but has internal conflicts.
If you are also afraid of being judged when you post, watch this episode.
11/19/2022 • 24 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 50: I Worked on MTV and You Can Too!
Omar is a production assistant in the film industry working on shoots with MTV, Netflix, Microsoft, Panda Express, PBS and more. In this episode, he speaks on how he started working with MTV, why he keeps getting hired back, and what you can do to move fast in this industry.
11/16/2022 • 25 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 49: Get Rich in Film
Many people find it acceptable to talk about lack of money, but people don't act the same when it comes to making A LOT of money. Why? In this episode, Janet talks about the impact of making wealth a personal goal in film and in life.
11/12/2022 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 48: You Don’t Have to Be a Starving Artist
It is possible to quit your survival job AND make all of your income working in the film industry. The key is to transition with a strategy instead of working a job you don’t like and waiting for “your big break”. A-List Mentor Omar transitioned from a retail job and is now making more than twice as much money in his first year in film working for Netflix, MTV, Microsoft, PBS…
11/9/2022 • 24 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 47: Are You Feeling Lost in Your Film Career?
Are you feeling overwhelmed about your career in the film industry? Does the thought of pursuing your dream make you feel like there's too much you have to do in order to be successful? If you feel lost, follow Janet as she guides you to an improved way of thinking about your career.
Check out more podcast episodes: https://www.friendsinfilm.com/podcast/ Check out our new book INSIDE ACTOR. https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Actor-New-Way-Break/dp/B0B3V34998 Take our Mini Course: https://filmcareerlaunch.com Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/friendsinfilm https://www.facebook.com/friendsinfilm https://www.tiktok.com/@friendsinfilm
11/7/2022 • 41 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 46: Do You Have to Live in LA to Get in the Film Industry?
Are you convinced that you need to move to Hollywood in order to start living your dreams as an actor, director or writer? Friends in Film Mentor Omar explains how to use your current location as a training ground and build your career's foundation before moving to a major market like LA, NYC, Atlanta or Toronto.
Check out our new book INSIDE ACTOR. https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Actor-New-Way-Break/dp/B0B3V34998
10/31/2022 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 45: What if something holds you back to getting started as an actor?
What if something is holding you back personally from getting started as an actor? Watch this episode where Janet explores with Teresa what has been holding her back from being an actor for years.
Check out our new book INSIDE ACTOR. https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Actor-New-Way-Break/dp/B0B3V34998
10/19/2022 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 44: If the Freelance Nature of the Film Industry Scares You
Listen as Janet talks about an A-lister who had his upcoming job cancelled, but ultimately was led to something great. If being freelance in the industry scares you, this episode is for you.
10/17/2022 • 9 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 43: Trying Hard Without Trying Too Hard
It's important to be confident and establish yourself among your peers as someone who's likable and approachable. But when you put too much effort into those qualities...then you get a couple of the stories discussed in this episode.
10/5/2022 • 36 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 42: Perfection Requires Mistakes
We've all messed up pretty bad at one point. Whether it's at your job or at school, there's always something to learn from making huge mistakes. The film industry is no different.
10/3/2022 • 19 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 41: How you can be projecting your "newness" in your resume
If you're a new actor, you may not have a lot of experience yet. Yet you want casting directors and agents to see you as a professional. See how Janet helps Alejandro with his resume. He had no idea the "vibe" he was putting out and now that he can see it, he can shift to representing himself as a professional actor.
If you'd like to check out my new book, INSIDE ACTOR, here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3V34998?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
And if you'd like to get our new course for actors, go to www.friendsinfilm.com/career
9/21/2022 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 40: Navigating Your Mistakes is Part of the Process/ featuring A-list Mentor Goran
Today's episode features a special guest, A-list Mentor Goran. Goran is a graduate of the A-list Mastermind program and shares his early career experiences, along with tips and advice for those who are just starting out in their film careers.
9/13/2022 • 55 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 39: 2 biggest things that prevent people from becoming a professional
Should you be looking for an internship or externship to get the ball rolling? Listen to today's episode if you think you want an internship to get going.
Have you read my new book INSIDE ACTOR? Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3V34998?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
9/2/2022 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 38: What if you want a certain role like in a Marvel film?
What if you're entire life you've been told that you can play a Marvel character or have a resemblance to a famous actor?
Have you checked out my new book, INSIDE ACTOR? Here's the link to get it on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3V34998?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
8/27/2022 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 37: What to do when life seems to beat you down.
If things seem rough, listen to today's podcast!
8/22/2022 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 36: The key to going fast in film
The KEY to going fast is film is going to be something that you already knew and possibly forgot.
My new book INSIDE ACTOR is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3V34998?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
To sign up for the Minicourse. www.friendsinfilm.com/career
8/20/2022 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 35: Feeling unmotivated about your career?
Are you having a hard time motivating yourself? The pandemic slow you down? Are you going through the motions, but not really expecting it to work? If so, watch today's episode.
8/4/2022 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 34: Want to join our "Finding the Perfect Career" minicourse?
Go to filmcareerlaunch.com and join us!
8/2/2022 • 3 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 33: What if you live in a minor market
What if you live in a market where there are not film shoots around every corner. Do not worry, I got you covered today in this episode.
My new book INSIDE ACTOR is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3V34998?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
To sign up for the Minicourse. www.friendsinfilm.com/career
8/2/2022 • 5 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 32: Here's why your talent will COME...
Today's episode is why you must develop your talent while working on professional sets. i know it's scary, maybe. But you got this. Listen, I'll explain it all to you...
My new book INSIDE ACTOR is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3V34998?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
To sign up for the Minicourse. www.friendsinfilm.com/career
8/2/2022 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 31: Not sure what you should be doing for your career?
If you feel lost, watch this episode.
If you're an actor, get my new book, INSIDE ACTOR. It shows you how to work inside the business using Friends in Film methods.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3V34998?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
8/1/2022 • 3 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 30: Becoming Who You Would Want To Work With
Don’t you just love Lizzo? I do. Why do we love Lizzo so much?
She is a person on a mission. She is herself. She is powerful.
So, can we use that same magic for ourselves? How do we create that same passion and turn it in a career?
If you’re feeling stuck, like you’re at a crossroads and wondering what should I do now?
Days pass and nothing much changes, watch this video. I teach you how to put your life into gear.
8/1/2022 • 23 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 29: Promoting Yourself - interview with Casting Director and Producer Jana Beeson
Do you feel awkward about promoting yourself? This episode is for you.
Janet interviews Jana Beeson a casting director who specializes in social media promotion.
Learn how to market yourself successfully and land that role that you’ve been wanting.
Check out my new book on Amazon, INSIDE ACTOR.
7/20/2022 • 26 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 28: A Mistake To Avoid On Set
This episode A-Lister Omar shares a personal situation that can happen on set such as dealing with how to pay for your parking. Keeping it real with the real experiences on set.
7/10/2022 • 3 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 27: SECRET #3 - Building Your Reel & Resume
"Send me over your materials!" The opportunity can come at any time, especially when you're making a good impression. So, that's why you need a reel with at least 3 projects and a resume of work that shows you're out there on set. You can build all of this now.
6/1/2022 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 26: SECRET # 2 - Getting on 20 shoots
There are 3 secrets to transitioning into FILM for a career. This episode teaches you about secret # 2, in order to transition into film, you need to get on 20 shoots to gain experience, do the tasks you'll do on big sets, and build confidence.
5/30/2022 • 21 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 25: SECRET #1 - Building up FREELANCE work.
There are 3 secrets to transitioning into FILM for a career. This episode teaches you about secret # 1, in order to transition into film, you need to build up your freelance work so you can leave 9-5 and be working freelance ALL THE TIME. More money, more freedom, and works perfectly with film shoots that you add into your schedule.
5/29/2022 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 24: What's Possible Special Series: Episode 2
Truth #1 that extraordinarily successful film professionals know: We know how to create value. Creating value is what creates money.
5/11/2022 • 29 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 23: What's Possible Special Series: Episode 1
Truth #2 that extraordinarily successful film professionals know: Knowing what we want is scary and that's OK.
5/11/2022 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 22: Why Success Does Not Lead to Happiness
Continuing from the previous, we talk about the ideas of our own success and why we shouldn't let that determine our happiness.
4/21/2022 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 21: Success and Happiness
How do you define success? Would you consider YOURSELF successful? In today's episode, let's look into how you could redefine success in order to live a happier lifestyle.
4/18/2022 • 19 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 20: Dropping Your Manual
Your relationship with someone revolves around how you think of them. Are you aware of the expectations you have for these people and how that affects your relationships? In today's episode, let's dive in to manuals and how they are a major part of how you perceive those you have relationships with.
4/18/2022 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 19: How Do You Base Your Self-Worth?
Self-worth tends to be based around goals that we set for ourselves. Find out how to manage the thoughts you have about your self-worth and what you believe determines your self-worth.
4/13/2022 • 19 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 18: Everything We Want is Already Within Us
You might tell me,
"Janet I'm 30 years old. It's too late for me to make it in film."
This is a limiting belief. Who would you be without that thought? Without that belief?
Let's stop making excuses.
There is no need to look outside of yourself for happiness.
It is easy to get caught in the trap of thinking the perfect job, partner or house will make you happy.
3/21/2022 • 32 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 17: Accepting What Is
Could saying YES to everything, loving what is, be useful? Or is it just accepting what is and settling?
I say it can be a superpower. I feel when you accept what is and love what is, you are believing in yourself big time. No matter what is presented to you, you have faith in your ability to handle it and even love it.
I had spent so much of my life not accepting myself or the world. I kept trying to prove myself, fighting to break through, trying to change people…
No acceptance, not love for what is = struggle mentality
I started exploring what if you didn't resist what is. What if you just accepted everything? That's pretty much what she's teaching, not just accepting everything but loving everything. There is nothing to fight against, not me and not the world.
Love everything is seeing everything as an opportunity. A magical journey. A learning experience. A new beginning. A new perspective.
All of those perspectives are super compelling for working in film.
There are so many moving parts, it’s going to help you be flexible and forward moving when you accept everything and love everything.
3/4/2022 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 16: Byron Katie teaching: Loving What Is Great For Film
What if you loved everything the way it is? It gives you a way to impact your world. I would never think there would be so much power in loving everything, but from that place, you can create your best work.
3/1/2022 • 23 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 15: If You're In a Life That You Want To Change
Do you want to change your life but you feel stuck? Does it feel like you have so much against you?
If so, today's podcast is about...
EPISODE 15: IF YOU'RE IN A LIFE YOU WANT TO CHANGE
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER in this podcast:
- What are limiting beliefs and how they lurk below the surface of our consciousness
- How to turn them around so you can create a life you want free from those nagging beliefs
Watch today's episode.
3/1/2022 • 34 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 14: Present Moment
Are you waiting for life to be better? Could you be missing something that can make your life better now and in the future?
If so, today's podcast is about...
EPISODE 14: PRESENT MOMENT
“Being aware of the present moment simply means you never believe the illusion that the future is going to be better than what is going on right now.” – Mateo Tabatabi
Many great teachers constantly put out the same message: be in the present moment.
But what does that really mean? Here's another way to look at being present that isn't an exercise, but a way to approach your life.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER in this podcast:
- What it really means to be here, now.
- How to be in the present moment and still plan for the future.
- How to experience the ever-elusive future promise of happiness or the “good old times” right now.
I’ll explain how you can shift your thoughts like, “When I have this or that, life will be better,” to enjoy the things you think you’re lacking, right now.
Watch today's episode.
2/23/2022 • 27 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 13: Negative Emotion
Learn how to understand and identify your negative emotions. This is an important part of personal development and growing your career in the entertainment industry.
2/9/2022 • 49 minutes
Episode 12: Life Changing Questions to Ask Yourself
Want to blow your own mind? Ask yourself the right high-quality, empowering questions.
Here's the kind of questions we usually ask ourselves:
Why am I not further?
Why does nothing work?
Why is it so hard?
I asked those very same questions when I started. Those questions just seem like... the truth.
This week, I will explain how to start asking the right questions that will give you the answers to help you steer your life in the right direction.
Don’t miss this episode packed with life-changing advice that will absolutely improve every aspect of your life.
EPISODE 12: QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
- What role questions we ask ourselves play in our lives.
- How to incorporate empowering beliefs into questions we ask ourselves and how that will give us the answers and results we are looking for.
- The importance of becoming aware of what you think on a regular basis.
- Four powerful questions you should be asking yourself.
Watch this transformative episode now.
2/2/2022 • 19 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 11: Vulnerability Is a Super Power
Do you ever think, "No matter what I do, nothing seems to work?"
Maybe you say, "I will try, but it's not going to work anyway."
Sure, getting to the levels you want to get to is hard. So what?
That doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. That means you should do it!
Go all in, welcoming all the pain and uncertainty. Being vulnerable, open to it all. That's why you should check out today's episode.
EPISODE 11: WHY VULNERABILITY IS A SUPER POWER
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
- Why vulnerability is one of your BEST assets. Hands down. It's a super power.
Watch today's podcast.
2/2/2022 • 37 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 10: Victim Mentality versus Vulnerability
Here's how I found out I had the victim mentality. Yes! Me! Are you surprised?
This little "victim mentality" is sneaky. Yet, when I found out what the victim mentality was, I was like, "Holy crap, I have been doing that." Dang.
But I was very happy. Because that was a breakthrough.
EPISODE 10: VICTIM MENTALITY VERSUS BEING VULNERABLE
The victim mentality versus being vulnerable is the difference between living the life of your dreams or the life of your nightmares.
No one really confesses that they have a victim mentality, but the shocking truth is: many of us have it and we don’t even know it.
It totally impacts how far you get in the film industry.
On this week’s episode, I will reveal the characteristics of both, the victim mentality and vulnerability.
Listen in to learn how you can overcome the victim mentality by experiencing vulnerability – regaining your power!
Watch today's podcast.
2/2/2022 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 9: What if it's Not Fear? What if I'm Confused?
As creatives, there are so many directions we can go.
What is the right thing to do? What's the best thing to be doing now?
EPISODE 9: WHAT IF YOU'RE CONFUSED WHAT TO DO
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
- How to be on to yourself when you say you're confused.
- Where confusion comes from.
- How to stop being confused and do something significant to get work in your craft.
Watch today's podcast.
2/2/2022 • 17 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 8: How to Deal With Fear on Set
Do you ever find yourself dreaming about the life you want, and the next moment is a feeling of dread that you're never going to get it?
Do you feel embarrassed say what you want to do in film, because you don't know when you'll make it?
Do you feel discouraged about your chances when other people don't support you?
EPISODE 8: FEAR DOESN'T NEED TO BE SCARY
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
- How I deal with my own fear and self-doubt.
- How I see my anxiety as one of my greatest gifts.
- More stories from set and from Janet about fear (one of my favorite subjects).
Watch today's podcast.
2/2/2022 • 46 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 7: Confidence and Failure Work Together
Us artists are such sensitive souls. We have a strong passion to do something meaningful in the world.
Are you afraid to put your art out there?
Do you feel bad when it doesn't work out the first time?
Do you just want to give up sometimes because the rejection is too much?
All good. You are on the edge of winning. In fact, here's how to get the building blocks to confidence in yourself and your craft.
EPISODE 7: HOW CONFIDENCE AND FAILURE WORK TOGETHER
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
- What kind of "fails" I had on my way. (not pretty)
- What you might expect on your way.
- How the heck does confidence come from that? I'll show you.
Watch today's podcast.
2/2/2022 • 32 minutes, 15 seconds
What's Possible Bonus Series Episode #4
All your power comes from CREATING from your future self.
1/26/2022 • 39 minutes, 3 seconds
What's Possible Bonus Series Episode #3
Life is 50/50. Here's why that's great news!
1/26/2022 • 33 minutes, 43 seconds
What's Possible Bonus Series Episode 2
Episode 2: We learn how to create value in order to become in-demand for our craft.