Lester Film Pod

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Hello and welcome to Lester Film Pod. The podcast in which we talk about the good bits and the tough bits of starting a video agency as a married couple. We're Helen & Alex, co-founders of Lester Film Co, and this podcast is our way of documenting our journey as business partners, video producers and freelancers.

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Episode 6 - Cal Thomson

Apr 05 2024 55 mins

Season 2 of Lester Film Pod is here. Kicking things off is an in-depth discussion with Cal Thomson, DOP and co-founder of Dead Pixel Films. Together we discuss Cal's journey as a freelance camera operator to agency-owner, with plenty of helpful advice for fellow creatives along the way.

Episode 5 - Let's Bust Some Myths

Nov 20 2023 25 mins

Episode 4 - Life in the Trade

Nov 02 2023 32 mins

In this episode we discuss our favourite and least favourite bits about working in the marketing industry, as well as give an insight into the films and TV we've been enjoying recently with a special shout out to Chandler Bing.

Episode 3 - Tools of the Trade

Oct 13 2023 32 mins

Episode 3 of Lester Film Pod sees us discussing Barbie, spreadsheets and noisy eaters. We also share some of our favourite tools of the trade, as well as a range of strategies that we use to keep things ticking along both at home and at work.

Episode 2 - Coupling Up

Sep 20 2023 23 mins

In this episode we discuss being both colleagues and a couple. Covering everything from management styles to communication, with plenty more in between.

Episode 1 - Starting Out

Aug 29 2023 23 mins

In this episode we'll be discussing the trials and tribulations of going self employed. Focussing on lessons learnt since starting Lester Film Co as a husband/wife team, as well as some key takeaways from Alex's time working as a freelancer over the past five years.