Super Secret Filmcast

Wob Wuscher Wuvs Wacing.

An excerpt of a presentation given to the Advanced Cinematography Class at the University of Connecticut. Death to Certainty, Long Live the Dream.

The pursuit of growth, the centering on self and family first, the desire to learn from people ahead of you and the people coming up behind you, a deep desire to share knowledge, and the need to make the best thing you can, regardless of the resources. Those all exist at all levels, whether you've got an Oscar or not. Thankful for Greig. The world needs more people like him.

The referral code for Nice Film Club is: C3BDA3. Keep it secret. https://nicefilmclub.com/

IT'S TAX SEASON! This was a pain in my butt forever. I wanted to talk to someone about it. I can say I finally don't stress about any of this, and that is 100% thanks to professional help. This isn't an ad. I promise. I mean I guess it sorta is. I do love Core. Christian is great. They changed my life. If you want help, book a free discovery call - zero risk: https://forms.coregroupus.com/evanbourcier-3768 Tell them I sent you - they'll hook you up ;)

IYKYK. I apologize for anything dorky I said in the past - I was trying my best.

This isn't exactly filmmaking, but it feels important to me, maybe it's important to you. I'd love your thoughts on this one, and if this topic is interesting to people I can dig into it a bit more.

When I first met Jon Bregel, he was on a trajectory straight out of this atmosphere. Phantom Cameras, Russian Arms, Massive Clients, and world travel. He founded a company called Variable, and they were 100% the cool kids on the block. I always envied them, and admired them. Every member of Variable I ran into was talented and kind, so I was shocked when shortly after I met them, Variable shut down their business. It was a mystery that chewed me up for years, and I finally decided to ask Jon about it. This is that conversation. If this conversation resonates with you please consider checking out the all-new Variable. We didn't get into it as much as I'd like, but Jon is building an incredible community for filmmakers focused on wellness. Jon wants you to know that they are only opening slots on monthly basis to make sure the community stays quality, but you can sign up for the waitlist on the website to be notified when new slots are available: https://wearevariable.com/ Follow Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbregel/ Jon has always been an inspiration to me and getting to share his time and a piece of his story was very special. This redemptive arc for the entity known as Variable is incredible, and I can't wait to see where it goes. There's a lot to this one... I hope you like it. Keep the secret

At the end of this I tell you which camera I would own if I could only own one. True story. Listen or don't, whatever you do, don't tell anyone. This is between you and me and only real filmmakers are allowed.

Show up. The secret is show up. Keep the secret - Don't tell anyone.

The redacted part is Cody Fry. That is a secret. Please don't tell anyone. Lots of thoughts on lots of things - crew sizes, interview intent, the value of knowing your subject, clarity, and more.

Don't tell anyone.

In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Evan talk through their experiences with good and bad prep, and the difference it can make in your work. A recurring theme of this season seems to be that pre-pro is the defining factor of most good work, or the lack of it is the defining feature of bad work. The simplest and cheapest way to make better videos is getting better at your pre-pro/prep. Chris' video on using the iPad for Prep - https://youtu.be/_i8mEcdl5AY (https://youtu.be/_i8mEcdl5AY) SPONSORS - ASSEMBLE AND CORE GROUP Core Group: Fix your tax and book-keeping headaches, schedule a free discovery call today - https://coregroupus.com/ebourcier (https://coregroupus.com/ebourcier) Assemble is a complete project management platform for video production teams. Use code SSFC for One Month Free - https://www.assemble.tv/?ref=evanbourcier (https://www.assemble.tv/?ref=evanbourcier) If you like this, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below saying what you liked most about this episode and what you want to see next! Links below support the show:  Recorded using Riverside: https://rb.gy/abswog Edited using Adobe Products: https://rb.gy/mcgena  My Camera: https://amzn.to/3hmuWtO Podcast Lens: https://amzn.to/2QiC1As  My Microphone: https://amzn.to/3fhtR3s  Podcast Key Light: https://amzn.to/33Bes8U  CHEAP HDMI Capture Card: https://amzn.to/3y8IyyI  Music Licensed Using Audiio: https://rb.gy/vvvf3o For the audio podcast, visit: http://supersecretfilmcast.com/ Evan Bourcier: https://instagram.com/ebourcier  Chris Fenner: https://instagram.com/chris.fenner Mixed by Matt Andre: https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre Art by Crioco Design: https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign

We're back with the second part of our interview with Dan and Dana from Gnarly Bay. Dan and Dana have been making films together since high school. Their desire to produce meaningful work has taken them around the world, and grown their team into what is now known as "Gnarly Bay". I've always admired their ability to put out meaningful work, and was excited to dive into how they've forged the path to consistently making meaningful work. Follow Gnarly Bay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnarlybay/ (https://www.instagram.com/gnarlybay/) You can find their work here (Watch "the Gnarly Bay Story"): http://www.gnarlybay.com/ (http://www.gnarlybay.com/) We talk a lot about their project Rambo Day: https://vimeo.com/118434141 (https://vimeo.com/118434141) SPONSORS - ASSEMBLE AND CORE GROUP Assemble is a complete project management platform for video production teams. Use code SSFC for One Month Free - https://www.assemble.tv/?ref=evanbourcier (https://www.assemble.tv/?ref=evanbourcier) Core Group: Fix your tax and book-keeping headaches, schedule a free discovery call today - https://coregroupus.com/evan_bourcier (https://coregroupus.com/evan_bourcier) Read the Win Without Pitching Manifesto: https://amzn.to/3h7FlrB (https://amzn.to/3h7FlrB) Evan Bourcier: https://instagram.com/ebourcier (https://instagram.com/ebourcier) Chris Fenner: https://instagram.com/chris.fenner (https://instagram.com/chris.fenner) Mixed by Matt Andre: https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre (https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre) Art by Crioco Design: https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign (https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign)

Dan and Dana have been making films together since high school. Their desire to produce meaningful work has taken them around the world, and grown their team into what is now known as "Gnarly Bay". I've always admired their ability to put out meaningful work, and was excited to dive into how they've forged the path to consistently making meaningful work. Follow Gnarly Bay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnarlybay/ (https://www.instagram.com/gnarlybay/) You can find their work here (Watch "the Gnarly Bay Story"): http://www.gnarlybay.com/ (http://www.gnarlybay.com/) We talk a lot about their project Rambo Day: https://vimeo.com/118434141 (https://vimeo.com/118434141) SPONSORS - ASSEMBLE AND CORE GROUP Assemble is a complete project management platform for video production teams. Use code SSFC for One Month Free - https://www.assemble.tv/?ref=evanbourcier (https://www.assemble.tv/?ref=evanbourcier) Core Group: Fix your tax and book-keeping headaches, schedule a free discovery call today - https://bit.ly/3gUWcgU (https://bit.ly/3gUWcgU) Read the Win Without Pitching Manifesto: https://amzn.to/3h7FlrB (https://amzn.to/3h7FlrB) Evan Bourcier: https://instagram.com/ebourcier (https://instagram.com/ebourcier) Chris Fenner: https://instagram.com/chris.fenner (https://instagram.com/chris.fenner) Mixed by Matt Andre: https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre (https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre) Art by Crioco Design: https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign (https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign)

Chris and I are both F1 fans, so when McLaren dropped a gorgeous promo before Monaco ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i84MJBtGmyg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i84MJBtGmyg )) we reached out to the DP to see if he would be willing to talk about it. Miguel Carmenes is an incredibly talented DP currently based in London. You can see his work at: https://www.miguelcarmenes.com/ (https://www.miguelcarmenes.com/) Follow him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miguelcarmenesdp (https://www.instagram.com/miguelcarmenesdp ) If you like this, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below saying what you liked most about this episode and what you want to see next! Links below support the show: Recorded using Riverside: https://rb.gy/abswog Edited using Adobe Products: https://rb.gy/mcgena My Camera: https://amzn.to/3hmuWtO Podcast Lens: https://amzn.to/2QiC1As My Microphone: https://amzn.to/3fhtR3s Podcast Key Light: https://amzn.to/33Bes8U CHEAP HDMI Capture Card: https://amzn.to/3y8IyyI Music Licensed Using Audiio: https://rb.gy/vvvf3o For the audio podcast, visit: http://supersecretfilmcast.com/ Evan Bourcier: https://instagram.com/ebourcier Chris Fenner: https://instagram.com/chris.fenner Mixed by Matt Andre: https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre Art by Crioco Design: https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign

A post on a Cinematography Facebook group hit us so hard that we had to have the author on the podcast. You can find Arthur's work at: http://www.arthurwoo.com/ Or follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthurwoodotcom/  The Dip by Seth Godin (it's a great read): https://amzn.to/3vxRfRs  If you like this, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below saying what you liked most about this episode and what you want to see next! Links below support the show: Recorded using Riverside: https://rb.gy/abswog Edited using Adobe Products: https://rb.gy/mcgena My Camera: https://amzn.to/3hmuWtO Podcast Lens: https://amzn.to/2QiC1As My Microphone: https://amzn.to/3fhtR3s Podcast Key Light: https://amzn.to/33Bes8U CHEAP HDMI Capture Card: https://amzn.to/3y8IyyI Music Licensed Using Audiio: https://rb.gy/vvvf3o For the audio podcast, visit: http://supersecretfilmcast.com/ Evan Bourcier: https://instagram.com/ebourcier Chris Fenner: https://instagram.com/chris.fenner Mixed by Matt Andre: https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre Art by Crioco Design: https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign

"If work ever gets slow, just book a vacation." It's happened to all of us, and in this episode we dive into the lessons we've learned about work life balance - managing money, blocking off family time, and more. CORE GROUP - these guys have changed my business, from bookkeeping to accounting they handle it all. If you're interested in learning more, contact Christian - cbrim@coregroupus.com - and tell him we sent you! If you like this, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below saying what you liked most about this episode and what you want to see next! Links below support the show: Recorded using Riverside: https://rb.gy/abswog Edited using Adobe Products: https://rb.gy/mcgena My Camera: https://amzn.to/3hmuWtO Podcast Lens: https://amzn.to/2QiC1As My Microphone: https://amzn.to/3fhtR3s Podcast Key Light: https://amzn.to/33Bes8U CHEAP HDMI Capture Card: https://amzn.to/3y8IyyI Music Licensed Using Audiio: https://rb.gy/vvvf3o For the audio podcast, visit: http://supersecretfilmcast.com/ Evan Bourcier: https://instagram.com/ebourcier Chris Fenner: https://instagram.com/chris.fenner Mixed by Matt Andre: https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre Art by Crioco Design: https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign

Most creatives struggle with saying no. In this episode, we break down how we deal with client inquiries, budget and rate conversations, and the necessary communication development that needs to happen for your career to progress. If you like this, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below saying what you liked most about this episode and what you want to see next! Links below support the show: Recorded using Riverside: https://rb.gy/abswog Edited using Adobe Products: https://rb.gy/mcgena My Camera: https://amzn.to/3hmuWtO Podcast Lens: https://amzn.to/2QiC1As My Microphone: https://amzn.to/3fhtR3s Podcast Key Light: https://amzn.to/33Bes8U CHEAP HDMI Capture Card: https://amzn.to/3y8IyyI Music Licensed Using Audiio: https://rb.gy/vvvf3o For the audio podcast, visit: http://supersecretfilmcast.com/ Evan Bourcier: https://instagram.com/ebourcier​ Chris Fenner: https://instagram.com/chris.fenner​ Mixed by Matt Andre: https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre​ Art by Crioco Design: https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign

This episode is all about our journey with physical, mental, and emotional health. If you've ever struggled with your weight, food, relationships, etc - this might sound familiar. If you like this, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below saying what you liked most about this episode and what you want to see next! Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/2lG7JjIq3EI (https://youtu.be/2lG7JjIq3EI) Evan Bourcier: https://instagram.com/ebourcier (https://instagram.com/ebourcier) Chris Fenner: https://instagram.com/chris.fenner (https://instagram.com/chris.fenner) Mixed by Matt Andre: https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre (https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre) Art by Crioco Design: https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign (https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign)

RE-UPLOAD: There was initially an issue with this file, it has been fixed. In this episode, we dive into our experiences with the roles of Art and Commerce in a career as a professional filmmaker, photographer, etc. We cover personal projects, paying the bills, and how that changes over time.  If you like this, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below saying what you liked most about this episode and what you want to see next! Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imA6LPajHWE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imA6LPajHWE) Evan Bourcier: https://instagram.com/ebourcier (https://instagram.com/ebourcier) Chris Fenner: https://instagram.com/chris.fenner (https://instagram.com/chris.fenner) Mixed by Matt Andre: https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre (https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre) Art by Crioco Design: https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign (https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign)

We're relaunching the Super Secret Filmcast - now with video! Watch this podcast at: https://youtu.be/ARecbV72aDA (https://youtu.be/ARecbV72aDA)  In the first two episodes we are figuring out the format and locking down some technical issues, but there's some really honest sharing in these conversations.  If you want to hear a bit more about why I took a big break from the internet - you might like this - if you're on the fence, skip this one and wait for episode 3. Evan Bourcier: https://instagram.com/ebourcier (https://instagram.com/ebourcier) Chris Fenner: https://instagram.com/chris.fenner (https://instagram.com/chris.fenner) Mixed by Matt Andre: https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre (https://www.instagram.com/realmattandre) Art by Crioco Design: https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign (https://www.instagram.com/criocodesign)

We're back! Starting with a re-release of one of our most popular interviews, Bradford Young. This interview was recorded while Bradford was in London working on the set of Solo.