The Beginner Filmmaker Podcast

Episode 12: How to Make & Spend MONEY As a Filmmaker

Talk about a hole in your pocket. Ben talks about his experience spending money to make money as a freelance videographer and filmmaker. Ben also addresses his experience with Full Time Filmmaker stealing his video for one of their paid ads. Sadly this is the last episode of the podcast for a couple months. End of Season 1. Sam and Ben will be back fresh and ready with Season 2 in the beginning of 2022 to keep sharing fresh ideas and experiences with all you beginner filmmakers out there. Please ask any questions you may have.  www.bengleasonmedia.com/podcast @benny_g7 @samuel.j.hart

Episode 11: What I've Learned Filming Weddings 5+ Years

Talk about a hard to do job. In this episode Ben & Mallory talk about filming weddings for over 5 years. It's hard to fathom doing that for so long especially since every time I film a wedding I say "I'm never doing that again" but it really has been a blast. Some advice, some laughs and of course some great content. Thanks for listening! See you next week! Hopefully with Sam! ;) Trey Kennedy Wedding Video: https://youtu.be/jFZWi3pY-ug Formula for calculating pricing: First take how many weddings you want to shoot in a year and convert that to a percentage. (EXAMPLE: 5 weddings (20%) 10 weddings (10%) etc...) You can always do more if you want. Then take the total price of your gear and multiply that by the percentage of weddings you want to film. (EXAMPLE: $4000 X .20 = $800) Then add your hourly wage with estimated hours (EXAMPLE: 50 X 15 = $750) Then add in your travel expenses, rental fees and other costs associated with the wedding. (EXAMPLE: $800 + $750 + $200 = $1750) That should give you a rough estimate of what you should charge. If you have any questions feel free to send me a DM on Instagram and I would love to answer any questions you may have! Also you don't have to calculate your pricing this way, it is just a suggestion.  www.bengleasonmedia.com/podcast @benny_g7 @samuel.j.hart  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TALON!! 🥳

Episode 10: Film School. Is It Worth It?

Talk about a complete waste of money. Or is it? Jk jk jk! Ben and Sam consider the benefits and negatives of getting an education in the film industry. Is it really worth years of school and thousands of dollars! Let’s find out. Instagram: @benny_g @samuel.j.hart bengleasonmedia.com/podcast https://letterboxd.com/bengleasonmedia/

Episode 9: Smartphone Filmmaking & Why It's... With Talon Snyder

Talk about a tiny sensor! While Sam recovers from his tonsillitis Talon joins Ben on the pod to discuss the possibilities of using the most convenient camera ever... your smartphone! Bengleasonmedia.com/podcast @snyyyd @benny_g7

Episode 8: How To Invest In Yourself As a FILMMAKER with Kent

Talk about using investing in the right place at the right time. Sam & Ben consider the areas that are necessary to invest in as a filmmaker with guest star Kent Broadbent. Your camera? Audio? Lighting? In all reality it depends on you and your future. Think about that first. Thanks for listening to The Beginner Filmmaker Podcast. @benny_g7 @samuel.j.hart @broadkent www.bengleasonmedia.com/podcast www.samueljhart.com