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A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
With 20+ years in the entertainment industry at the top level, I’m Phil Svitek. Join me as I pay it forward, sharing insights from my journey as a filmmaker, author, podcaster, and even high-level executive. Get a 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. Your smoother journey awaits.
Episodes
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachOn Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen (Book Recommendation)
On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen is a groundbreaking exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins—ancient ideas of morality that still control and distort women’s…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDon't Be The Best, Aim To Be The Only (Kevin Kelly Advice)
On a recent episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, he interviewed Kevin Kelly (https://tim.blog/2023/04/26/kevin-kelly-excellent-advice-for-living/). While there was…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachFirst Draft Finished and the Benefits of Examining All Aspects of Life - 5/15/2023: Vlog
After making my declaration to "just write" in the past two weeks, I've finally completed the first draft of a new script. Yes, it requires lots of revision…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Difference Between Shoulds and Musts And How They Affect Your Life
A lot of us have many "shoulds" in our life—things we know that would be good for us and therefore should do. And yet we don't. Why? Because they are "shoulds"…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachShould You Show Dailies As An Indie Filmmaker?
Recently on Twitter, I saw a debate among filmmakers whether it's beneficial or not to show dailies and review footage on set. As is generally the case, it…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachBe Direct With Your Asks Of People If You Want Results
Whenever you reach out to people (friends or strangers) you must be direct (which a define as clear and concise) with your ask. It may sound like simple…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachNot Every Day Will Yield The Same Results But Continue On & Be Consistent
It's frustrating when you put in effort and don't always get the results you want. But that's the rub—you can put in the same effort, day-in, day-out and the…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachJust Writing, Survivor Bias & Other Ruminations - 5/15/2023: Vlog
I'm trying to get a draft done of my latest script. And to accomplish this, I told myself to "just write." Yes, to forget the quality of writing and simply to…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDon't Let Critics Sway You - 5/10/2023: Vlog
This past week I was reminded of a wonderful documentary about filmmaker Richard Linklater called Dream Is Destiny. The reason this came to mind was because so…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat's A Fictional Mentor And How Can Having One Benefit You?
Having a mentor is super beneficial. But what if you can't find one? What then? Get a fictional mentor! It's akin to an imaginary friend, except this "person"…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachVictim vs Creator Mindset
In life, you can either have a victim mindset that makes you feel like everything's against you or a creator mindset where you realize you have agency over…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachConnecting With Artists, Recognizing Opportunities, And Flipping Negative Beliefs - 5/3/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
This past week I had a chance to connect with various artists—some through networking events, others who reached out to me and one who I reached out to. I talk…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIt's Easier To Start Instead Of Complaining
From my own experience, the time and mental drain of thinking about doing something is far worse than actually doing it. That goes for errands and passion…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIn Life We All Have To Renew Our Identity Labels If We Want To Keep Them
Derek Sivers (on an episode of The Tim Ferriss Show - https://tim.blog/2023/04/21/derek-sivers/) raised the notion that in life we all have to constantly renew…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach19 Tips for Indie Filmmakers from Noam Kroll
Indie filmmaker Noam Kroll shared 19 decisions that helped him succeed with a film made for only 6k (https://twitter.com/noamkroll/status/1646274174393122818)…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMaking The Distinction Between "Pushing To The Limits" Vs Having A Toxic Work Environment
Many times people will justify a toxic work environment as "we're just pushing ourselves to the limits." It's bullshit. There IS a distinction between pushing…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Michael Bay Shoots 120 Shots Per Day, Instead of the Traditional 20-30
When Michael Bay was interviewed about his film Ambulance (starring Jake Gyllenhaal), he discussed his shooting process. He shared that he was able to shoot…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachUse Happiness As Your Driving Force In Life
"A fool is happy when their cravings are satisfied. A warrior is happy without reason." That's a quote from The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachStudying Anime, Script Revisions, and Human Optimization - 4/24/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
I've made some excellent progress with my latest film project, The Arbiters. It's in development and I've been working on the script. About halfway through the…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhy It's Important You Learn How Things Work On A Macro Level
When it comes to AI, there's advancements pretty much daily. That can feel overwhelming. But as I do with everything else, I try to understand HOW and WHY…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachYou Can't Predict Future Performance Based On Past Results
Humans have a tendency to think how things are going is how they will always go, as if it's a linear line on a chart. But fails to account for so many factors…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachStay Organized & Iterate Drafts - 4/17/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Recently, I was reminded the importance of organization. And yes, it can take a good amount of time at the start to get everything in order, but it sets you up…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachStorytelling Tips from Masters like Neil Gaiman, JRR Tolkien, Stephen King and Others
There was a post on Twitter from @NathanBaugh27 (https://twitter.com/nathanbaugh27/status/1642165691309604864?t=DySP_gqPyNi-egW_1f_sEQ&s=03) that shared…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat's A Rip Reel?
When you're developing/pitching a TV or movie, it's great to have visual references to help convey the tone and style of your project. One such tool to do this…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachYou Need To Take Breaks To Have Breakthroughs And Achieve Success
In a hustle culture, relaxing is frowned upon. And yet history is full of examples of breakthroughs that never would have happened without moments of pause and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWater For Elephants (Sara Gruen) In-Depth Book Discussion
Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our 14th book is Water For Elephants, written…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Hardest Part Is Taking The First Step And Starting
The hardest part is taking the first step, aka starting. For me, when it comes to writing, that means literally sitting down in front of the computer. But once…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Everything Everywhere All At Once Teaches Us That Seeing The Good Side Isn't Naive But Needed
I loved Everything Everywhere All At Once from the first time that I saw it almost a year ago. It offered hope, which seems to be in short supply sometimes. In…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow John Wick: Chapter 4 Defines What True Friendship Means (No Spoilers)
There's a wonderful quote in John Wick: Chapter 4 that says defines what friendship truly means. But don't worry, it's not a spoiler. So check out this episode…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachOverdue Catch Up - 4/3/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
It's been a while since I updated you on my creative projects! In this vlog, I get you up to speed, sharing all the statuses of my animated project (The…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCan We All Stop Spreading The B#llSh$t Myth That People Can Be "Self-Made"?
Talking about people as "self-made" is not only false but also toxic. That's why I'm on a crusade to get people to stop using that term. So check out this…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Great Debate: Are People Too Fragile To Handle Info & Therefore We Should Ban Certain Materials?
We try to censor and ban a lot of things recently, all in the name of security, protection and so on. But should we be doing that? What harm does this have?…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachLet's Redefine Networking As Connecting
It's time we started to redefine what networking means. In fact, there's a much better word for it to begin with—connecting. That's what I encourage you to do…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachNever Let Anyone Tell You That Every Opportunity Has Been Snatched Up
"People will try to tell you that all the great opportunities have been snapped up. In reality the world changes every second, blowing new opportunities in all…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe World We Make (NK Jemisin) In-Depth Book Discussion
Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our 13th book is The World We Make, written by…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow You Fire Or Treat Employees When They Leave Matters
How you treat people when you fire them, or they voluntarily leave, is paramount to the success of your business or venture. Why? Because the employees that…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachOwn 100% Of The ENTIRE Relationship, Not Just "Your Half"
The common idea is that you have to own 100% of your half of any relationship. Noble in thought but false and thus hugely impactful, in a negative way, to our…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachNever Believe The Story (Whether It's Someone Else's Or Your Own)
Here's a piece of advice that can seem harsh and definitely hard to do—never believe the story. It doesn't matter if it's someone else's or your own. Though it…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachChallenge: Learn To Spot The Similarities In People Rather Than The Differences
We've become infinitely creative at coming up with ways to divide ourselves and because of that, I challenge us to focus on the similarities. And there are…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDon't Forget To Journal When You're Happy
If you're like me, you use journaling as a tool to explore your feelings and thoughts. Problem is, I only turn to this tool when I'm down, not when I'm happy…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSwitch Up Where You Write If You're Blocked
You ever feel blocked as a writer? Have you tried changing the physical location of where you write? Try it! Check out this episode and please share your…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachPause & Study Before Deciding
In a fast paced world, it feels like we need to make split second decisions. But if we don't take the time to pause and study, the choices we make don't have…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachBeing Bold Isn't Crazy When You're Measured
Being measured is often confused with being bold (or crazy). I know from firsthand experience. But I promise you much thought goes into my actions before I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow To Use MidJourney "Privately" By Creating Your Own Discord Server
When you first sign up for MidJourney, you'll do so through their Discord server. It's a fantastic way to see other people's work and learn from the commands…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachYou Never Know How People Will Succeed; Treat Them Well Lest You Regret It
Many years ago, I witnessed various people be mocked for their ideas. Some were even called losers. Now, they're winning. You never know how people will…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachLearning Patience - 2/27/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Patience is a hard skill to master. Better yet, how does one begin to practice it? That's what I take a look at through the lens of my own personal and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThey Both Die At The End (Adam Silvera) In-Depth Book Discussion
Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our 12th book is They Both Die At The End…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachPitch Materials You'd Want for Your Film And/Or TV Projects
When shopping around a film or TV project, you'll want certain assets to be able to sell it. Here's a list of those things: -Pitch Deck -Treatment/Outline…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachAn Overview of the Quality Control Process for Films & TV Shows
I've gone through the QC process with my film projects. When I was doing it, there's certain things I wish I'd know beforehand and so to help you out, here's…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat's Available To You? - 2/21/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
In a recent episode of Pulling The Thread (https://www.eliseloehnen.com/episodes/dqjx3amgmcv0yqq913e18ganz0onza), host Elise Loehnen (@eliseloehnen) shares how…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow To Feel Less Stress When Deciding Which Events To Go To And Which To Skip
Sometimes it can be stressful trying to make every event your friends or family invite you to. Likewise, it's stressful for others when you invite them. So how…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSeek Perspective In Life, Not Advice
I've recently learned it's better to seek perspective from people than advice. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Parallel Mothers (Penelope Cruz) Inspired My 2nd Film's Custom Fade Outs (A Bogota Trip)
I'd seen Parallel Mothers (starring Penelope Cruz) and fell in love with that movie. One tiny detail that elevated the story was a custom fade out technique. I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachUtilizing The Step Print Technique In My 2nd Film (A Bogota Trip)
With my 2nd feature film (A Bogota Trip—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuY24xrpQOg) I wanted utilize a technique called the step print. Wong Kar-wai uses it…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachAchieving The Color Style I Wanted For My 2nd Feature Film (A Bogota Trip)
With my 2nd feature film (A Bogota Trip—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuY24xrpQOg) I wanted a very specific look. It was heavily inspired by Wong Kar-wai's…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachLiving In The Unknown - 2/13/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
We all live in the unknown. Only issue is most of us don't realize it. We try so hard to control the things around ourselves when in reality we can't. So what…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCan You Maintain Your Happiness Even In Dark Times?
It's easy to find paradise while on vacation. It's easy to be grateful and happy when things are going well. The true test for any of us is whether we can…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachAlways Finish Strong So You Can Build On That Momentum
When I played soccer, we used to do laps around the field. I noticed there were two types of people, those who saw the finish line and slowed down and those…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThere Are No Shortcuts - 1/31/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
As much as we'd all love to take shortcuts to complete a project, there simply are none. Sure, you can stand on the giants of those who came before you, but…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDon't Sweat The Details During First Drafts
Steven Pressfield's The War of Art is all about combating Resistance in our creative work. One such aspect of resistance shows up during first drafts (whether…