How to PROPERLY charge for video production in 2025 | Unfold EP. 45
Send us a textIn this video, we cover essential business tips for freelancers looking to establish their value in the creative industry. Learn how to sell your skills effectively and navigate the mental state required to thrive in creative job ideas. Whether you're starting out or looking to refine your approach, these insights will help you elevate your game! Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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How To Become A Director WITHOUT Film School | Unfold EP. 44
Send us a textYou don’t need film school to become a director. In this episode, we break down a practical path to directing—built on specialization, real-world practice, and repeatable systems. Learn how to move from videographer to director, build a reel that attracts real brands, lead sets without touching the camera, and develop the five core skills that accelerate your career.What you’ll learn:How to specialize your lane so clients know exactly why to hire youFive core skills: communication, research, reverse-engineering references, focus, collaborationHow to structure briefs, handoffs, and roles so every project feels clearPortfolio and case-study tweaks that signal your niche and command higher rates Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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The One Skill Holding You Back From Scaling Your Video Business | Unfold EP. 43
Send us a textScale isn’t a gear problem—it’s a communication problem. In this episode, we break down how poor communication silently caps your revenue: weak briefs, wearing every hat, unclear hand-offs, and misaligned client expectations. You’ll hear a candid story about an Olympics project that derailed due to trust and pre-production gaps—and the exact fixes that turned things around.What you’ll learn:The real reason filmmakers struggle to scale (and how to diagnose it fast)How late or missing briefs create chaos on set—and how to prevent itA simple way to hand off from sales to directing without breaking trustHow to price and quote with clarity to avoid scope creepWhen to say no (or pass to a better-fit director) so your pitches land strongerPractical tools: team roles, expectations, and a client brief checklist you can start using today Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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How to Escape the $500 Videography Death Spiral | Unfold EP. 42
Send us a textStuck taking $500 gigs, working nights and weekends, and wondering why your rates never move? This episode breaks down the $500 death spiral: how vague scopes, weak boundaries, and panic-yes decisions trap filmmakers in burnout and the exact system to climb out. We cover the retainer trap, why portfolio mismatch keeps you underpaid, and a practical exit plan: diagnose your goals/energy/time, replace pitches with proof (spec + BTS + distribution), repackage your offer, set minimums, and specialize in a role and niche clients actually pay for. If you’re ready to stop saying yes to everything and start building a sustainable, higher-rate filmmaking business, this is your roadmap. Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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If You're A Solo Freelancer, You HAVE To Learn This Skill | Unfold EP. 41
Send us a textThe fastest way to raise your rates and stop burning out isn’t more gear—it’s mastering client intake and scoping. In this episode, we show how diagnostic questioning turns vague inquiries into clear deliverables, timelines, usage rights, and approvals so you can price with confidence, avoid scope creep, and protect your margin. You’ll see our exact intake flow, red flags to watch for, how to frame budget vs. deliverables, and simple email scripts that turn “Can you do a video?” into a profitable project (or a polite pass). If you’re a solo filmmaker or creative stuck saying yes to everything, this is the skill that compounds. Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
Follow Jason and Hwanjoe from Tenfold Production as they give listeners a behind-the-scenes insight into the commercial production industry. From technical skills to business and branding, find out what exactly it takes to be a creative in today's filmmaking industry.
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