DCP 133: Den Lennie - No Nonsense Business For Filmmakers
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Den Lennie of Lennie Motion and FStopAcademy. Den is a filmmaker and entrepreneur. You no doubt have come to know of Den as you searched for quality information on the craft of filmmaking. Den has been actively shooting video since 1994. Starting as an eager-to-learn intern at the BBC, Den has become one of the leading authorities on the subject of digital video.
I first asked Den to join this podcast because of his involvement in shooting the launch videos for Sony's PXW-FS7 and Alpha A7s cameras. It was my intention to deep dive into a discussion about these cameras. However, as you listen to this podcast you will see that early on we dive into the fascinating topic of business and marketing for video producers. Den also talks about his new book: Business For Filmmakers (estimated to be available hopefully by January 2015).
It was an amazing experience talking with Den. He graciously shared so much practical information in this episode that I dubbed it the "Million Dollar Episode." I'll be having Den back on the show again!
In this episode:
Why working in news helped Den make better videos
The value of having a mentor to advance your craft as a filmmaker
How to price your work as a video producer
How doing five star work allows you to be more selective in choosing clients
Marketing your video business
How to position yourself to your customers
Why it's worth paying a premium for a business consultant
Business Brain versus the Creative Brain
The value of seeking out higher net worth clients
Details on Den's new book: Business For Filmmakers
