Izzy Stevens is an actor, producer, director, coach, and CEO of Indie Spunk. Originally from Sydney, Australia,Izzy is a creative person's creative person. As a filmmaker's coach, Izzy enjoys collaborating with others and helping them find creative fulfillment. You may be familiar with her work on projects such as Occupation, Occupation: Rainfall, Sea Form, Leap, and Puberty Blues, all of which have received critical acclaim. In this episode, Izzy discusses how to balance creative passion with practicality, how to deal with the fear of losing interest in a project, and how to persevere despite setbacks. This info is vital for anyone who wants to pursue their creative aspirations but needs guidance on navigating the highs and lows along the creative journey.
— Booking 2 Series Regulars Early On
— Filmmaking School
— Female Directors
— Creating, Pursuing, and Achieving Career Goals
— Overcoming the Fear of Imperfection
— The Value of Curiosity
— Crowdfunding
— Film Festivals
— Collaboration and Community
— Taking Risks and Coping with Rejection
— Growth Through Imperfect Work Over Time
— Challenges and Rewards of Making Your Own Work
Link to check out micro-budge bootcamp & sign up for my free intro class ‘Money Doesn’t Make Your Film’ — www.indiespunk.com/bootcamp
Episode Resources:
- The Official Website of Izzy Stevens
- Follow Izzy on Instagram @izzystevens
- Follow Indie Spunk on Instagram @indiespunk
- Get Started with Indie Spunk
- Listen to the Indie Spunk Podcast
- "Izzy Stevens | Mental Health, Lead Role In ‘Occupation’ & Love For Film" by Shirley Ju
- Film Freeway
- No Budge
- Sundance Online
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