424 - Hayder Hoozeer - BAFTA Award Winning Producer on How To Go From Set Runner to Producer, Networking, Value Creation, and Making Your Next Big Move

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In this episode, we welcome BAFTA-winning British producer Hayder Hoozeer to unravel his journey from humble beginnings to international recognition for his short film "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Together, they explore the filmmaker’s road from runner to producer, discuss the inside workings of the film industry, and debate the value of documentaries versus narrative films. The candid conversation also touches on the impacts of AI and CGI in film, the business acumen needed for creative success, and the importance of personal stories in forging a filmmaking career.

We also talk about:

• Hayder's experience at the National Film and Television School and the role of formal education versus real-world grind in film.
• The community and audience interaction that powers the Make It Podcast, including our reflections on the significance of audience polls and feedback.
• Film festival strategy and the intricacies of taking a short film through global festivals and awards campaigns.
• Food and travel: favorite cheat meals for creatives on set and underrated international destinations for filmmakers.
• The importance of storytelling as escapism, including how formative films like "Coco" and "The Princess Bride" can shape personal journeys and worldviews.

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“Rock, Paper, Scissors”

Master of None

Wallace & Gromit

The Princess Bride

Inception

Coach Carter

Babylon

Coco

Star Wars

Gone with the Wind

Sound of Music

Citizen Kane

1917

The Green Mile

Drops of God

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