The Friends In Film Podcast

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Jul 2026

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We’re changing how people get started in the film industry through giving them a roadmap to gain experience, meet people, and build their career through connections and shoots. To learn the roadmap to getting in and working on film sets, visit https://www.friendsinfilm.com/join

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July 2, 202658 min

Episode 200: The Secret To Getting The Work

In our last episode of The Friends In Film Podcast, Janet talks about the skill of getting consistent professional work in the film industry.

April 11, 202625 min

Episode 199: Trying Too Hard To Get Work Is Hurting Your Progress

In this episode, Janet speaks with a member of the program who explains why trying too hard to connect with people on set is actually not the best way to go about creating connections.

April 7, 202612 min

Episode 198: Feels Like Such A Mystery How People Get Film Work- Watch This

In this episode, Janet discusses the tips on reaching out to your professional connections in order to continue getting film work.

February 28, 202645 min

Episode 197: Focus On Making Friends Not Connections

In this episode, Janet shares her stories from set. Like this episode? Please leave us a review — even one sentence helps!

February 21, 202631 min

Episode 196: How to Move Up To Art Director

In today's episode, we speak with Jake who has found long term success since joining the Friends In Film Program. Jake answers questions about art directing, how to move up within the department, and what keeps you getting hired over and over.

February 10, 202620 min

Episode 195: Are You Badass Or Boring? The Types Of People Who Succeed In The Film Industry

In this episode, Janet talks about the types of lives that bring about success in the film industry. Like this episode? Please leave us a review — even one sentence helps!

January 24, 202632 min

Episode 194: Connecting with your film community

In this episode, Janet discusses ways to connect with the film community through in-person events that are unique, engaging, and add to people's lives.

January 17, 202615 min

Episode 193: Into the Industry Part 3

In the final installment of the Into the Industry series, Janet moves from theory to execution. You have the roadmap (Part 1) and the mindset (Part 2); now it’s time to design your future. This episode is about making the decision to be great. Janet explains why the film industry isn’t a lottery you hope to win, but a business you can master with certainty. She breaks down the "Get It Factor"—the specific behaviors and knowledge that make you invaluable on set—and shares her personal journey from "outsider" to Emmy-winning sound mixer for National Geographic and major commercial campaigns. Stop planning your career from where you are today (scared, new, unsure). Start planning it from the outcome you want. Learn how to skip the 10-year struggle and compress your timeline into a single year of massive growth. In this episode: The Power of "Deciding": Why a big, scary goal (like winning an Oscar) is actually the safest way to build a career. The "Get It" Factor: The specific on-set behaviors that get you hired back immediately. Compressing Time: How to skip the decade-long "PA Grind" and move into your dream craft (Directing, DPing, Writing) in just one year. The Invitation: Your final call to join Into the Industry and make 2026 your breakthrough year. Ready to start? The Into the Industry mentorship program is open now. Join Janet and a community of motivated filmmakers who are building their careers from the inside out. 👉 Join here: friendsinfilm.com/industry

January 12, 202631 min

Episode 192: Into the Industry Part 2—Why struggle is optional

Is "the struggle" really a necessary part of a film career? In Part 2 of this 3-part series, Janet reveals why the suffering most actors and filmmakers experience is actually optional. The struggle doesn't come from the industry being "hard"—it comes from approaching the business with the wrong map. Janet breaks down the psychology of success, explaining how your own biology (The Motivational Triad) is wired to keep you playing small, and introduces the specific mental frameworks you need to bypass years of rejection. Learn how to stop waiting for permission and start thinking like the professional you want to become. In this episode: The Myth of "Talent First": Why trying to break in with your script or acting reel is causing your unnecessary struggle. The Motivational Triad: Why your brain naturally resists big goals (and how to hack it). The Self-Coaching Model: A step-by-step tool to change your thoughts, feelings, and bank account. Strategic Byproducts: How chasing a big film career upgrades your entire life, from your finances to your confidence. You can sign up right now by going to : www.friendsinfilm.com/industry

January 12, 202639 min

Episode 191: Into the Industry Part 1—The Roadmap to Getting Started

Does a career in the film industry feel like a "long shot"? In Part 1 of this 3-part series, Janet breaks down the exact roadmap to remove the uncertainty and risk. You don't need to get lucky; you just need to know the right actions to take today. Learn how to stop guessing and start engineering your way onto professional sets. You can sign up right now by going to : www.friendsinfilm.com/industry