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Helping emerging filmmakers become working directors faster. This weekly podcast will ask filmmakers the tough questions and offer guidance every step of the way with one goal in mind: help you make a living doing what you love, directing.For even more help expanding your directing career, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. There you can apply to be in our accelerator that helps you go from where you currently are to where you want to be; as well as, join our free private FB group.Hosted by director Jenn Page.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHelping emerging filmmakers become working directors faster. This weekly podcast will ask filmmakers the tough questions and offer guidance every step of the way with one goal in mind: help you make a living doing what you love, directing. For even more help expanding your directing career, visit TheWorkingDirector. Pro.
The Working Director is hosted by Jenn Page. The show has published 67 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "076: Making Films Against All Odds" (20 October 2026, 45 minutes), "075: Distribution & Finance - A Q&A with a Sales Agent & Producer" (29 September 2026, 45 minutes), and "073: What To Expect on your First TV Job (As A TV Writer)" (22 September 2026, 48 minutes).
The Working Director publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 67 episodes.
Booking probability for The Working Director is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Working Director requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Working Director's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jenn Page hosts The Working Director, a tv podcast with 67 episodes published.
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Episode #76
You Don't Need Perfect Circumstances to Get Your Film Made Have the script and the vision, but keep hitting roadblocks getting your short film into production? Join us for this informative and inspiring Q&A with this...
Join us for an open, candid conversation about the realities of selling your film. Learn how sales agents evaluate projects, what makes a film marketable, how to understand the true value and marketability of your cast...
Do you have your eyes set on working on a TV series? If yes, you must join us for this talk with Cindy Chu, who recently became a staff writer on Sony's SWAT Exiles (SWAT Spinoff). She'll share what it's like to...
You Don't Need Perfect Circumstances to Get Your Film MadeHave the script and the vision, but keep hitting roadblocks getting your short film into production?Join us for an online Q&A with this year's BMC Film Festival...
A great film or television concept means nothing if you can’t get people excited enough to say yes. Whether you’re pitching a series, raising financing, attracting talent, or trying to sell your project, a strong sizzle...
So you have your vertical script ready, you’ve booked your crew, now what? If you have questions about what cameras are being used, how many will be needed, what lenses are being used, how to frame, how to schedule, and...
Learn what it means to be "studio ready." We'll talk about going from an indie mindset to a powerhouse professional, how to command a multi-million dollar set, scaling your vision, and more! To join these talks live and...
Making a great film is only half the battle. The real challenge is getting it in front of audiences and turning it into a profitable investment. Join filmmaker Jason Horton, who has successfully distributed dozens of...
What happens when the person shaping the story is also the one behind the camera? The relationship between a director and cinematographer is already a delicate creative balance, but combining both roles creates an...
Acquiring, Licensing, Composing and Getting it Right!Music can make or break your film so let's make sure you have all the right elements in place!In this workshop you'll learn:-How you can acquire music rights to...
Episode #67
Join our panel of working television directors to learn about their process. This week we have a guest host and three kick ass TV directors! To join us live and get your questions answered be a part of our filmmaker...
Are you looking to have more control over your distribution? Do you want to learn ways to get your film out there through non-traditional options? Indie distribution companies, indie streamers, and filmmaker-controlled...
LEARN HOW TO DO YOUR OWN PR FOR YOUR FILMIn this special class edition of The Working Director, in association with Blackmagic Collective and sponsored by Blackmagic Design, Amanda Samoyloff, Founder and Principal of...
FILM FINANCING OPTIONS IN TODAY'S MARKET PGA producer Jim Holt will dive into equity investors, bank loans, pre-sales, and everything in between in this mini version of our finance intensive. (Episode 64) Hosted by...
How can you have the best communication with your AD? We dive deep into the AD - Director - Crew relationship in this episode of The Working Director with film & TV director American Young. (Episode 61) Hosted by...
In this episode from our NAB Show lives we talk to director Oscar Rene Loyoza about his transition from indie filmmaker and TV editor to TV director. What are the biggest differences from indie film to TV director...
In our first of our NAB Show live episodes we talk to Dave Hoffman from Blackmagic Design about their latest announcements that should get indie filmmakers excited! Thank you to our live sponsors: NAB Show, Blackmagic...
If you want to be directing regularly, you have to treat your directing career like it's your production company. Hint: It is.If you are tired of sitting around waiting for someone to hire you, join us for this live Q&A...
How do you get the most out of your production studio rental? How do you make the most of your studio rental? How many times have you rented a stage only to be nickle-and-dimed by the owner? How many times have you...
Episode #56
Six common reasons film festivals reject your film with Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, Founder of The Film Festival Doctor. One of the hardest things to deal with as a filmmaker is film festival rejection. You worked so hard...
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William A. Schnader Professor of Law, Deputy Dean, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Film Festival Strategist, The Film Festival Doctor
Chief Culinary and Concept Officer, Regional Planning Commission
actress, producer, filmmaker, writer, The Boylan Sisters Production Company
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