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A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach

With 20+ years in the entertainment industry at the top level, I’m Phil Svitek. Join me as I pay it forward, sharing insights from my journey as a filmmaker, author, podcaster, and even high-level executive. Get a 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. Your smoother journey awaits.

How Climate Change Affects Our Technology

9 mins; August 17, 2023

The Nuances & Differences Between Audio And Video "Podcasts"

13 mins; August 16, 2023

My Foster Journey - 8/14/2023: Vlog

36 mins; August 14, 2023

Creating "Ma" Moments To Connect With Your Audience (Hayao Miyazaki Advice)

8 mins; August 11, 2023

Character-Centric Revision Technique For Storytellers

4 mins; August 09, 2023

How To Build Community Around A Shared Love Of Books (Advice From Casper Ter Kuile)

3 mins; August 08, 2023

No Is A Full Sentence (Advice From The Olsen Sisters)

2 mins; August 07, 2023

What To Consider When Starting A Podcast

20 mins; August 03, 2023

Benefits Of A Consistent Sleep Schedule

2 mins; August 02, 2023

Imagining Argentina (Lawrence Thornton's Dirty War Novel) In-Depth Book Discussion

52 mins; July 31, 2023

Project Greenlight: A New Generation w/ Issa Rae & Meko Winbush's Gray Matter (Spoiler Discussion)

35 mins; July 28, 2023

My Recent Reiki Experience (with Grace Hancock)

9 mins; July 21, 2023

What's The Alternative? — A Question To Combat Inaction

8 mins; July 18, 2023

Exploring Season 2 Of Hulu's The Bear (Spoilers)

19 mins; July 13, 2023

The Acronym of L.O.V.E.

2 mins; July 12, 2023

Solvang Vacation, Dog Training My Foster, & Primary Jobs To Fund Your Creativity - 7/11/2023: Vlog

24 mins; July 11, 2023

Filmmakers Promoting Other Filmmakers' Films?

4 mins; July 07, 2023

How To Better Retain Info You Read In Books

2 mins; July 06, 2023

Testing Ideas Cheaply, Fostering A Dog, Screen X, Matt Reeves On Team Deakins - 7/5/2023: Vlog

40 mins; July 05, 2023

Always Redo The Start Of Any Voice Over/ADR Recording At The End Of The Session

1 min; July 03, 2023

Nisa Ahmad Interview: Recession Tactics, The State of Hollywood, Artificial Intelligence & More

60 hours 0 mins; June 28, 2023

The Power Of Friendship - 6/27/2023: Vlog

23 mins; June 27, 2023

You, Me, U.S. (Brigitte Bautista) In-Depth Book Discussion

45 mins; June 26, 2023

Don't Let Things Linger... Take Care Of Things Right Away!

2 mins; June 20, 2023

Script Rewrites Continue, GRAMMYs Event, Radical Responsibility, AI Tools & More - 6/19/2023: Vlog

39 mins; June 19, 2023

Story/Character Beat Sheet To Track Plot Threads & Motivations

8 mins; June 13, 2023

Flim.ai - The Screenshot Search Engine For Creatives (Not An Ad)

2 mins; June 12, 2023

Rethinking Film Distribution For Indie Filmmakers

11 mins; June 09, 2023

Repost Old Work!

2 mins; June 08, 2023

Visiting Chicago, Ava Max & More - 6/7/2023: Vlog

35 mins; June 07, 2023

Let Go Of Any Entitlement And Enjoy The Creative Journey

5 mins; June 02, 2023

Must Dos If You Want To Write Good Scripts

3 mins; June 01, 2023

The Quality Of Notes And Feedback You Receive Reflects The Quality Of Your Work

4 mins; May 31, 2023

Receiving Notes Lead To Revisions On Animated Feature Script And New Routine - 5/30/2023: Vlog

26 mins; May 30, 2023

Making History (Carolyn See) In-Depth Book Discussion

43 mins; May 29, 2023

On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen (Book Recommendation)

4 mins; May 25, 2023

Don't Be The Best, Aim To Be The Only (Kevin Kelly Advice)

6 mins; May 23, 2023

First Draft Finished and the Benefits of Examining All Aspects of Life - 5/15/2023: Vlog

25 mins; May 22, 2023

The Difference Between Shoulds and Musts And How They Affect Your Life

4 mins; May 19, 2023

Should You Show Dailies As An Indie Filmmaker?

7 mins; May 18, 2023

Be Direct With Your Asks Of People If You Want Results

3 mins; May 17, 2023

Not Every Day Will Yield The Same Results But Continue On & Be Consistent

2 mins; May 16, 2023

Just Writing, Survivor Bias & Other Ruminations - 5/15/2023: Vlog

38 mins; May 15, 2023

Don't Let Critics Sway You - 5/10/2023: Vlog

24 mins; May 10, 2023

What's A Fictional Mentor And How Can Having One Benefit You?

3 mins; May 05, 2023

Victim vs Creator Mindset

2 mins; May 04, 2023

Connecting With Artists, Recognizing Opportunities, And Flipping Negative Beliefs - 5/3/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog

38 mins; May 03, 2023

It's Easier To Start Instead Of Complaining

1 min; May 02, 2023

In Life We All Have To Renew Our Identity Labels If We Want To Keep Them

3 mins; May 01, 2023

19 Tips for Indie Filmmakers from Noam Kroll

19 mins; April 28, 2023

Making The Distinction Between "Pushing To The Limits" Vs Having A Toxic Work Environment

3 mins; April 27, 2023

How Michael Bay Shoots 120 Shots Per Day, Instead of the Traditional 20-30

4 mins; April 26, 2023

Use Happiness As Your Driving Force In Life

7 mins; April 25, 2023

Studying Anime, Script Revisions, and Human Optimization - 4/24/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog

45 mins; April 24, 2023

Why It's Important You Learn How Things Work On A Macro Level

6 mins; April 20, 2023

You Can't Predict Future Performance Based On Past Results

2 mins; April 18, 2023

Stay Organized & Iterate Drafts - 4/17/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog

57 mins; April 17, 2023

Storytelling Tips from Masters like Neil Gaiman, JRR Tolkien, Stephen King and Others

5 mins; April 14, 2023

What's A Rip Reel?

3 mins; April 13, 2023

You Need To Take Breaks To Have Breakthroughs And Achieve Success

2 mins; April 12, 2023

Water For Elephants (Sara Gruen) In-Depth Book Discussion

64 hours 27 mins; April 11, 2023

The Hardest Part Is Taking The First Step And Starting

3 mins; April 10, 2023

How Everything Everywhere All At Once Teaches Us That Seeing The Good Side Isn't Naive But Needed

3 mins; April 07, 2023

How John Wick: Chapter 4 Defines What True Friendship Means (No Spoilers)

3 mins; April 04, 2023

Overdue Catch Up - 4/3/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog

52 mins; April 03, 2023

Can We All Stop Spreading The B#llSh$t Myth That People Can Be "Self-Made"?

6 mins; March 30, 2023

The Great Debate: Are People Too Fragile To Handle Info & Therefore We Should Ban Certain Materials?

10 mins; March 29, 2023

Let's Redefine Networking As Connecting

2 mins; March 28, 2023

Never Let Anyone Tell You That Every Opportunity Has Been Snatched Up

3 mins; March 21, 2023

The World We Make (NK Jemisin) In-Depth Book Discussion

48 mins; March 20, 2023

How You Fire Or Treat Employees When They Leave Matters

6 mins; March 15, 2023

Own 100% Of The ENTIRE Relationship, Not Just "Your Half"

2 mins; March 14, 2023

Never Believe The Story (Whether It's Someone Else's Or Your Own)

6 mins; March 13, 2023

Challenge: Learn To Spot The Similarities In People Rather Than The Differences

5 mins; March 10, 2023

Don't Forget To Journal When You're Happy

3 mins; March 09, 2023

Switch Up Where You Write If You're Blocked

1 min; March 08, 2023

Pause & Study Before Deciding

2 mins; March 07, 2023

Being Bold Isn't Crazy When You're Measured

8 mins; March 06, 2023

How To Use MidJourney "Privately" By Creating Your Own Discord Server

3 mins; March 03, 2023

You Never Know How People Will Succeed; Treat Them Well Lest You Regret It

3 mins; February 28, 2023

Learning Patience - 2/27/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog

20 mins; February 27, 2023

They Both Die At The End (Adam Silvera) In-Depth Book Discussion

52 mins; February 24, 2023

Pitch Materials You'd Want for Your Film And/Or TV Projects

14 mins; February 23, 2023

An Overview of the Quality Control Process for Films & TV Shows

6 mins; February 22, 2023

What's Available To You? - 2/21/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog

39 mins; February 21, 2023

How To Feel Less Stress When Deciding Which Events To Go To And Which To Skip

2 mins; February 20, 2023

Seek Perspective In Life, Not Advice

2 mins; February 17, 2023

How Parallel Mothers (Penelope Cruz) Inspired My 2nd Film's Custom Fade Outs (A Bogota Trip)

5 mins; February 16, 2023

Utilizing The Step Print Technique In My 2nd Film (A Bogota Trip)

3 mins; February 15, 2023

Achieving The Color Style I Wanted For My 2nd Feature Film (A Bogota Trip)

3 mins; February 14, 2023

Living In The Unknown - 2/13/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog

29 mins; February 13, 2023

Can You Maintain Your Happiness Even In Dark Times?

13 mins; February 02, 2023

Always Finish Strong So You Can Build On That Momentum

7 mins; February 01, 2023

There Are No Shortcuts - 1/31/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog

36 mins; January 31, 2023

Don't Sweat The Details During First Drafts

5 mins; January 30, 2023

Use Others As A Source Of Inspiration, Not As A Point Of Comparison

3 mins; January 27, 2023

How To Match Audio Volume/Loudness Using Adobe Audition

5 mins; January 26, 2023

Searching For The Unseen Solutions - 1/25/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog

58 mins; January 25, 2023

Hisko Hulsing (Director of Amazon Prime's Undone) Interview

33 mins; January 24, 2023

The Word For World Is Forest (Ursula K Le Guin) In-Depth Book Discussion

45 mins; January 23, 2023

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