#009: Jon Freeman – Writing for film, taking every opportunity, and standing out on set.

Activated Authors

English - September 19, 2019 23:01 - 52 minutes - 49.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Jon Freeman is a writer and filmmaker who has worked on a number of blockbuster film sets in a variety of roles. His credits include production assistant on the set of the adaptation of Adam Nevil’s ’The Ritual’, and the thriller ‘Welcome to Curiosity’. He has worked as a runner and extra on a number of sets and has taxied a-listers like Billy Boyd, and worked in close proximity with Danny DeVito and Michael Keaton while on the set of Disney's ‘Dumbo’.

Jon is now fiercely working on the editing and production of his brand new feature, ‘Whiskey Tears’, and has had his work heard by thousands of listeners on The Other Stories podcast, in collaboration with Daniel Willcocks.

In this episode we go deep into:

How Jon broke into film, and practical steps to start your journey
How to navigate the inconsistencies of paid work when from film to film
Trusting the process and persevering to make the dream happen
Building a network around yourself to keep you going
Tips to help you stand out while working on set
Why saying ‘yes’ is a superpower
What a ’typical’ day on set looks like
Transitioning from production to writing
Finding collaborators and sharing ideas
Tools and resources to improve film-writing

Jon answers questions from Patrons:

Harley Christensen What is your top productivity tip or the "go-to" habit that keeps you on track?
Harley Christensen: Favorite place to write (a coffee shop, a corner in the library, a cave, etc.)?
Harley Christensen: How do you reward yourself when you've completed a project?

Find out more about Jon:

Jon’s IMDB page

Links from the show:

In a Flash

One Last Drink

FB: London film group

Casting Collective

Special thanks to:

Intro vocals: Persephone Rose

Show theme: Karl Hughes

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