The Friends In Film Podcast

In this episode, we share discussion with Ibrahim as he shares some experiences and stories on set of what he t...

In this episode, Janet talks about what it means to try and reach "critical mass" in your film career...

In this episode, Janet talks about the changes you'd need to make as an actor who's trying to jumpstart their c...

Are you feeling stuck or lost in your 9 to 5 office job? Would you rather be working on a nature documentary an...

In this episode, Janet talks about how to think about where you are in your own film career by being aware of y...

In this episode, Janet goes over a resume of one of her students and gives pointers on how to make it even bett...

Everyone knows the most obvious roles that are involved with a film set - director, producer, writer etc. But w...

Are you stuck working freebies and passion projects?

Omar just wrapped Art Directing a couple commercials...

In this episode, Janet answers questions on a call that people have about the film industry. Is it all just luc...

Have you wondered what it takes to get hired back as a PA on a professional film set? Or how to move up from PA...

In this episode, Janets breaks down the steps needed to be an in-demand professional in the film industry.

In this episode, Janet talks about the ways to increase your levels of experience that lead to the biggest resu...

In this episode, Janet discusses the idea of narratives. She explains how we not only create narratives for our...

In this episode, Janet details her process of giving out holiday candy to those on her email list and the oppor...

In this episode, Janet talks to us about not just the goals that we want to accomplish, but the goals that we h...

In this episode, we discuss deciding what you truly want for your career in the film industry. And sometimes, t...

In this episode, Janet talks with Luka who has been moving forward with his career in the film industry. They d...

Friends In Film Graduate Vic (Animal Planet Network, A&E Network) has a serious discussion with me on the i...

In this episode Jana, a professional casting director, gives us insights on how to respond to a job posting tha...

In this episode, Janet responds to concerns that young film professionals have. We learn that the thoughts we h...

This episode is from an Instagram Live. We cover topics a variety of topics from how to get paid for your creat...

Whether you’re pitching your project, networking at a festival, or simply meeting new collaborators, confidence...

In this episode, Janet speaks with Abraham who shares an experience he recently had on set to hear her thoughts...

In this episode, Janet talks with Jonathan who shares some of his knowledge to become a professional in the ind...

Here's an example of how you become a professional creative without the uncertainty of whether you will eve...

The industry is changing, you are the future of the film industry, so come see how you can enter the industry a...

Omar answers questions from Instagram Live. What qualities and skills really get you hired? What is the best st...

The way you think and the thoughts you have make a big impact on how you see your career. Janet speaks to us ab...

Is your goal to become a director or a producer? You could be making these mistakes that can hold you back for ...

Whether or not you believe in karma, your presence surrounding the film industry is very important to the futur...

You say you want to be an actor or a director. What does that life look like? How many days per month are you w...

Create the change in your life that you ultimately want.

5 Signs you're about to go from an emerging filmmaker to becoming a PROFESSIONAL:

You re...

When we set a goal, it’s easy to think that the best part will be achieving it. We imagine what life will be li...

It's all connections. What does that even mean? The film industry runs on relationships and trust. You will...

Are you concerned about the film industry and you working in it? Don't be. Go forward and learn and do what...

Watch this episode if you find yourself stalling out on doing what you need to do to get going in film.

In this episode, Omar shares some of his experiences that led him to cultivate a career in the film industry, a...

How did Janet start working in National Geographic? There are many genres, niches, departments and crafts in fi...

The film industry is mostly freelance work, so its gig-based. Which means we need to make connections with peop...

In this episode, Janet brings on Arshia who shares some of her experiences as she came to Los Angeles from Cana...

In this episode, Janet shares her captivating story about getting started in the film industry.

How do we get connected to professional directors, professional producers, professional filmmakers that actuall...

In this episode, Janet speaks with A-list mentor Rolan. After working as a pharmacist, Rolan decided that the f...

In this episode, Janet shares an anecdote of one of the Craft Certification students, Derek. After just recentl...

Omar just worked 4 days on set as a sound mixer making $500 per day. We dive into why it's important to emb...

In this episode, Janet speaks in regard to those who have gone to film school and want to get their professiona...

This podcast is taken from a call with Omar going over common obstacles and problems you may be experiencing wh...

Have you ever wondered what you should be spending your time on to actually achieve your goal to work in film f...

In this episode, Janet tunes in with Luka, a craft certification program graduate whose career has been ramping...

Janet speaks with several people in a call who go over what they would like to accomplish in the film industry ...

We're starting off the New Year at Friends In Film with a brand new episode featuring Ania Novia, an award ...

In this episode, we have Omar speaking on a call with several people who know what they want to do with their c...

In this episode, Janet speaks with Tara, a member of the Friends in Film program about what thoughts she was ha...

Janet speaks with one of her students from the craft certification program who is about to start an upcoming br...

In this episode, Janet shares several stories from set.

In this extended episode, we have a conversation with Adam who is in demand in the Denver area. Janet discusses...

In this episode, we get an inside look at one of Janet's calls where she explains the unintentional model a...

In this episode, Janet goes over the career path of Kenny, and how he went from working camera for the local sp...

In this episode, Janet is on call with someone who recently moved from Los Angeles to Portland. This person has...

Each year, Friends In Film celebrates the successes of those in the A-list program. We take a look at some of t...

In this episode, Janet derives a lesson from the career of Antoine Fuqua and several other big-names that she h...

In this episode, Janet talks with one of her craft certification students about how to approach people who are ...

In this episode, Janet has an intervention with one of her students from the craft certification program who fe...

People who want to have a career in the film industry think that they have to be a top celebrity. But, there...

In this episode, Janet talks about the difference from having learned aspects of filmmaking from an online clas...

In this episode, Janet discusses our thoughts about overspending and what leads to the cycle of spending money ...

In this episode, Janet discusses the importance of connections and the pathways that connections bring you. Bei...

In this episode, Janet discusses what makes a belief. A belief is just a thought that you repeat to yourself so...

In this episode, Janet continues the conversation surrounding how we normally think about money. What does it m...

Have you ever felt stuck by the amount of your own time that you trade for money? In this episode, Janet talk a...

There can be a lot of confusion transitioning into a full-time film industry professional. There is a strategic...

In this episode, Janet talks about people who want to become directors and how spending all of your time trying...

How you do anything is how you do everything- so if your emails look sloppy and have poor punctuation, spelling...

Janet and Omar talk about a difficult shoot Omar did not get paid for. He production designed an indie film for...

In this episode, Janet talks about the latest strikes that are developing right now and how that will affect yo...

In this episode, Janet hosts an intervention with someone who feels like they don't belong on film sets. Li...

I talk with Omar who just wrapped an NBC reality show. He explains how we can make mistakes but still get hired...

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 ...

In this episode, Janet discusses those who opt to cold reach people in the industry in order to create opportun...

To many of us, success is defined by that amount of money that we make. But in today's episode, Janet talks...

Have you ever thought about bringing your passion project to life? Do you get excited while envisioning what th...

In this episode, Janet breaks down the key differences between those who are motivated by necessity and those w...

In this episode, Janet is on a call speaking about the skill to have self-confidence and why it's necessary...

In this episode, Janet talks about those who aspire to be a director and are working video editing jobs.

We've probably all heard about the writers strike that is currently happening in the film industry. You may...

In this episode, Janet has a conversation with academy award nominated art director and A-lister Jake. From wor...

In this episode, Janet dives deep into the reasons that lead people to enroll in film school and the detriment ...

This episode features several guests that Janet was on call with that have different experiences but have a com...

Shooting passion projects is the slowest way to break into the film industry. I understand why you'd think ...

Do you dream of having a career working camera for big budget shoots? Are you pursuing your career but the loca...

In this episode, Janet discusses why applying to film jobs on the internet is basically useless.

In this episode, Janet discusses the misconception of being "too late" to get into the film industry,...

In today's episode, Janet says all that she needs to show why film school graduates have trouble getting pa...

“How am I going to make money with my creativity?” You may be a filmmaker, actor or a creative who has dreams o...

In this episode, Janet discusses with Omar about a shoot that had recently contacted him inquiring to hire him ...

In this episode, Janet shares her experiences of her early career, her days selling copy machines in Wisconsin,...

In this episode, Janet talks about a thank you email she received after working on set. These emails are really...

In this episode, a Janet speaks with Larry, an actor and crew member from Hawaii who shares his experiences tha...

Janet answers a viewers' question about what to do if you don't get put on the credits for something that you r...

In this episode, Janet tells us how a small holiday-time gesture for the industry professionals she works with ...

Omar is a Los Angeles film professional. In this episode he talks about his first big check, his first reality ...

In today's episode, Janet and Omar join forces to tackle the seemingly insurmountable feelings of self doubt an...

In this episode, Janet recalls a discussion she had with a young PA on set. How far into your career will you g...

In today's episode, Janet talks about how to shift your perspective on what you are focusing on when it comes t...

In this episode, Janet tells of a recent time on a big budget set and discusses the characters and personalitie...

In this episode, Janet talks about the kinds of adversity we may face trying to develop and step into our profe...

If you want to experience a magical life then you need to do things that others don’t do.

Janet Urban qu...

In this episode, Janet receives an email for a job opportunity but has to do a bit of negotiating with the send...

Are you relying on luck to make your dreams happen? What if we told you that there are better ways to actually ...

Janet shares an anecdote posted in Yammer, detailing the proper communication necessary to ensure a young indus...

In this episode, Janet overviews a Yammer post from A-lister Uriel, who is unsure whether or not their job oppo...

In this episode, Janet discusses a recent story from set, and what she learned about those looking to express t...

Do you feel like you have a powerful, creative gift you want to share with the world but you don't know how? Ma...

In this episode, A-lister Uriel talks about being on set as a production designer along with what holds people ...

Imagine having a successful person in your corner teaching you everything they did right and wrong in their car...

In this episode, we talk about what causes us to lose motivation and the mistakes we make trying to gain it bac...

In this episode, our guest Sara tunes in all the way from Scotland and shares her experiences with how she got ...

A-List Mentor Omar has been working on professional film sets for over a year. This podcast gives you a good id...

Are you tired of the survival-job-audition grind? That is the slow and difficult way to make your dreams happen...

You want to share your life, your auditions, your creativity on instagram or tiktok. But you have a little voic...

Omar is a production assistant in the film industry working on shoots with MTV, Netflix, Microsoft, Panda Expre...

Many people find it acceptable to talk about lack of money, but people don't act the same when it comes to maki...

It is possible to quit your survival job AND make all of your income working in the film industry. The key is t...

Are you feeling overwhelmed about your career in the film industry? Does the thought of pursuing your dream mak...

Are you convinced that you need to move to Hollywood in order to start living your dreams as an actor, director...

What if something is holding you back personally from getting started as an actor? Watch this episode where Jan...

Listen as Janet talks about an A-lister who had his upcoming job cancelled, but ultimately was led to something...

It's important to be confident and establish yourself among your peers as someone who's likable and approachabl...

We've all messed up pretty bad at one point. Whether it's at your job or at school, there's always something to...

If you're a new actor, you may not have a lot of experience yet. Yet you want casting directors and agents to s...

Today's episode features a special guest, A-list Mentor Goran. Goran is a graduate of the A-list Mastermind pro...

Should you be looking for an internship or externship to get the ball rolling? Listen to today's episode if you...

What if you're entire life you've been told that you can play a Marvel character or have a resemblance to a fam...

If things seem rough, listen to today's podcast!

The KEY to going fast is film is going to be something that you already knew and possibly forgot.

My new...

Are you having a hard time motivating yourself? The pandemic slow you down? Are you going through the motions, ...

Go to filmcareerlaunch.com and join us!

What if you live in a market where there are not film shoots around every corner. Do not worry, I got you cover...

Today's episode is why you must develop your talent while working on professional sets. i know it's scary, mayb...

If you feel lost, watch this episode.

If you're an actor, get my new book, INSIDE ACTOR. It shows you ho...

Don’t you just love Lizzo? I do. Why do we love Lizzo so much?

She is a person on a mission. She is hers...

Do you feel awkward about promoting yourself? This episode is for you.

Janet interviews Jana Beeson a ca...

This episode A-Lister Omar shares a personal situation that can happen on set such as dealing with how to pay f...

"Send me over your materials!" The opportunity can come at any time, especially when you're making a good impre...

There are 3 secrets to transitioning into FILM for a career. This episode teaches you about secret # 2, in orde...

There are 3 secrets to transitioning into FILM for a career. This episode teaches you about secret # 1, in orde...

Truth #1 that extraordinarily successful film professionals know: We know how to create value. Creating value i...

Truth #2 that extraordinarily successful film professionals know: Knowing what we want is scary and that's OK.<...

Continuing from the previous, we talk about the ideas of our own success and why we shouldn't let that determin...

How do you define success? Would you consider YOURSELF successful? In today's episode, let's look into how you ...

Your relationship with someone revolves around how you think of them. Are you aware of the expectations you hav...

Self-worth tends to be based around goals that we set for ourselves. Find out how to manage the thoughts you ha...

You might tell me, 

"Janet I'm 30 years old. It's too late for me to make it in film." 

Could saying YES to everything, loving what is, be useful? Or is it just accepting what is and settling?

What if you loved everything the way it is? It gives you a way to impact your world. I would never think there ...

Do you want to change your life but you feel stuck? Does it feel like you have so much against you?

If s...

Are you waiting for life to be better? Could you be missing something that can make your life better now and in...

Learn how to understand and identify your negative emotions. This is an important part of personal development ...

Want to blow your own mind?  Ask yourself the right high-quality, empowering questions.

Here's the ...

Do you ever think, "No matter what I do, nothing seems to work?"

Maybe you say, "I will try, but...

Here's how I found out I had the victim mentality. Yes! Me! Are you surprised?

This little "victim menta...

As creatives, there are so many directions we can go.

What is the right thing to do?  What's the be...

Do you ever find yourself dreaming about the life you want, and the next moment is a feeling of dread

Us artists are such sensitive souls. We have a strong passion to do something meaningful in the world.

A...

People often talk about their goals and how to succeed.

Do you listen to podcasts, try to learn about yo...

One of the most popular and extremely important topics I discuss is fear and how to overcome it.

In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about the importance of setting achievable goals for the ca...

Most people think that they want to feel happy all of the time. I want to talk about  using your emotions<...

Do you want a film career so bad, but it's not going anywhere?

If so, today's podcast is about...

Remember this. Our brains love to tell us how things won't work. If you wake up in the morning...

All your power comes from CREATING from your future self. 

Life is 50/50. Here's why that's great news!

Episode 2: We learn how to create value in order to become in-demand for our craft.

Episode 1:  We have to teach ourselves what's possible.