Working in entertainment can sometimes feel like a minefield. Whether you’re an actor, producer, director, editor or cameraman, it’s hard to know where to start or who to talk to. And even if you do, it’s practically impossible to get past the gatekeepers.
Undertow Content’s Amanda Browne and Nell Nakkan want to change that. They’re on a mission to build a supportive community that shares information, and have found experts from all areas of the industry keen to share their experiences and knowledge. Together they've uncovered insights that can help you navigate a rapidly-changing landscape and create a sustainable career.
Join Amanda and Nell and their expert guests from all around the world as they bring you industry insights and engaging discussions to keep you thriving and surviving in the business of film and TV.
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Working in entertainment can sometimes feel like a minefield. Whether you’re an actor, producer, director, editor or cameraman, it’s hard to know where to start or who to talk to. And even if you do, it’s practically impossible to get past the gatekeepers.
Undertow Content’s Amanda Browne and Nell Nakkan want to change that. They’re on a mission to build a supportive community that shares information, and have found experts from all areas of the industry keen to share their experiences and knowledge. Together they've uncovered insights that can help you navigate a rapidly-changing landscape and create a sustainable career.
Join Amanda and Nell and their expert guests from all around the world as they bring you industry insights and engaging discussions to keep you thriving and surviving in the business of film and TV.
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It’s the final episode of Season 1! How did that happen?
Amanda and Nell dive into the state of the screen industry, from LA to Australia, and reflect on the Undertow journey so far. They explore the shifting landscape of film and television - what’s working, what’s broken, and where the future is headed.
Joining CUT! Is Julie Eckersley, an award-winning producer, screen executive, and creative disruptor. After transforming SBS Scripted, Julie has now launched Freestyle TV, a game-changing blueprint for high-quality, low-cost television in the digital age. She shares why the traditional TV model is no longer sustainable, how new financing and production strategies can make storytelling more accessible, and why now is the time for bold, innovative approaches to scripted content.
A champion of transformative storytelling, Julie is at the forefront of redefining what’s possible in Australian and global screen production.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation about the future of film and television, the power of creative innovation, and the industry’s next evolution.
This episode is BTYB our friends at unitedcinemas.com.au and the affrenchfilmfestival.org
But wait, there’s more:
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Credits:
Hosted by Amanda Browne @a.m.andabrowne and Nell Nakkan @nell.nakkan
Produced by Meg Hipwell and Ali Aitken
Music by Genevieve Patrick
Digital Artwork by Fifth Studio Design Co
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