"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast

Jun 28 2024 12 ep. 41 mins 4

Nick LaRovere and guests share tips on video marketing, storytelling, audience building, and entrepreneurship. Nick and his guests provide helpful information for those looking to improve their skills, feel stuck, or are looking for new marketing tools. They offer helpful tips on how to create better videos and tell better stories, as well as how to overcome common challenges that can occur as you try to grow your business. Nick's award-winning work has helped clients greatly increase their revenue. His films have been distributed worldwide, including on Netflix.

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#8. What camera and lights should I buy for filmmaking? (for beginners)

Jun 28 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of the "Don't Suck at Video!" podcast, Nick discusses what camera and lights to buy when starting out in filmmaking, breaking down the what and why of picking certain equipment, and suggesting specific equipment for your first camera and lighting package. He emphasizes the importance of considering whether you actually need to buy equipment at all, as

#7. New to film & freelance? Finding your niche in the media world

Jun 22 2024 52 mins  
In this conversation, Nick LaRovere interviews Sean Campbell, a freelance independent journalist turned corporate news journalist. They discuss their favorite movies, Sean's career path, and offer advice for those starting out in the media industry. Sean shares his experience covering the revolution in Egypt and emphasizes the importance of finding your niche and becoming excel

#6. How to enter the world of wedding videography

Jun 14 2024 23 mins  
"The last thing you want to be worried about on your wedding day is how your video is being recorded" Christina Flaaen, a wedding videographer and photographer, shares her insights and tips on providing video services for weddings. She emphasizes the importance of being able to anticipate and adapt to the fast-paced and ever-changing nature of weddings. Christina recomm

#5. What if Netflix and Kickstarter had a baby?

Jun 08 2024 48 mins  
In this conversation, Nick LaRovere interviews Marcus Pittman, the CEO of LOOR TV, a streaming platform that incubates new filmmaking talent and allows subscribers to fund and watch exclusive stories. They discuss their favorite movies and TV shows, the importance of storytelling in reality TV, the challenges of the film industry and the Christian movie genre, and the vision behind

#4. Q&A - What does the future of indie filmmaking look like? And more answers

May 31 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Nick LaRovere answers questions from the Arizona filmmaking community. He discusses topics such as securing an agent, funding for films, becoming a skilled producer, and the future of content and independent filmmakers. He emphasizes the importance of building a body of work and a strong brand to attract agents. He also explores various funding options, including c

#3. A joyful filmmaking process & how to be a feature filmmaker

May 17 2024 53 mins  
Nick speaks with Joseph Mbah, a 6-time feature filmmaker and business owner who runs Paradox Universe with his wife Amber. We talk about the process and learning on his 6th feature film that made it a joyful process to make the film, what filmmakers can do to get their first feature film made, and general tips for overcoming obstacles in film and business. Find Joseph on Instagram

#1. YOU are the sales & marketing department

May 11 2024 15 mins  
Nick and Joe talk about - at least for video production businesses - there is a tendency to not want to do marketing and sales, only focus on the work itself. Being artists at heart, it's only natural. However, taking charge of marketing and sales is absolutely essential because you will be the strongest advocate and champion of your business.

#2. Why I almost quit filmmaking, burnout, & opportunity cost

May 11 2024 31 mins  
Nick and Joseph talk about the effort and perseverance that it takes to make your dreams a reality. Joe shares his filmmaking journey and talks about the fact that because filmmaking is very difficult and making films is often long hours, it can cause burnout. Joe shares things he has learned from a few rough experiences.

15 important lessons for the new year

Dec 31 2019 42 mins  
Welcome to episode 4 of the Storyteller podcast. This is our New Year's episode. Traditionally, most people use New Year's to think about the past year and how they will carry themselves into the next year. It's a good time to think about what you did that worked and didn't work. That's exactly what I did for this episode. I condensed everything I talked about a

From 1st feature film to Netflix w/ Joseph Mbah

Dec 24 2019 70 mins  
This episode, I have a discussion with writer/director Joseph Mbah. Joseph has directed 4 feature films and written 2 of the 4. We discuss his experience making his first feature film and what he recommends for those who want to do the same, including how to approach filming, funding, and distribution.  We also talk about his experience getting his recent film "Expo" on Netfli