TRANSFORM YOUR FILMMAKING DREAMS INTO A THRIVING CAREER!
From Hollywood veteran Teo Smoot comes the insider's guide that bridges the gap between passion and profession
What separates the Spielbergs and Tarantinos from the countless wannabes?
It's not the equipment. It's not the budget. It's not even raw talent. It's Film Podium Talent - the learnable skills that turn dreamers into industry legends.
I've known and worked with Teo for over two decades. This is his voice - honest, humble, funny and joyful. More than anything else, this book will help you maintain your energy, optimism, and commitment as you embark on your most ambitious creative journey."
— Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption, John Wick, Starship Troopers)
INSIDE YOU'LL DISCOVER:
• Why the greatest directors are also writers and producers (and how this changes everything)
• The "Steve Harvey Story" - a $10,000 lesson in what NOT to do
• How to create Hollywood-quality films without Hollywood budgets
• The "Protect Your Pet" principle that could save your career
• Why watching bad movies might be more valuable than studying classics
• The AI revolution in filmmaking - and how to leverage it instead of fear it
FROM STARSHIP TROOPERS TO STARTUP SUCCESS
Teo Smoot isn't just another film school instructor. He's lived it - from appearing in Paul Verhoeven's cult classic Starship Troopers to founding Cinema Canvas AI, the cutting-edge platform revolutionizing how filmmakers work with artificial intelligence.
THIS ISN'T ANOTHER "HOW-TO" MANUAL
This is your blueprint for building a sustainable creative career in an industry that chews up and spits out the unprepared. Whether you're shooting your first short film or planning your feature debut, these 10 battle-tested principles will give you the foundation the film school never taught you.
STOP DREAMING. START BUILDING.
Your filmmaking career begins with the next page you turn.