Tim Potter is a director who started out on the other side of the camera, working as an actor before taking the self-taught path into directing.

In this episode, Tim shares how he made the shift - building a reel from scratch, pitching unpaid spec spots to real clients and writing his first treatment in Word without even knowing what a treatment was.

He talks about early insecurities - faking it, second-guessing and holding back from asking too much. Then realising that the right questions are part of the job - a sign you’re engaged, not unsure.

We talk about Justin Riordan, a US comedy director whose approach to treatments and PPMs reframed what a pitch could be. Big energy, personal connection, storytelling with intent. Lessons that stuck and reshaped how Tim thinks about presenting the work.

We also talk about timelines, pressure, and why it’s less about having all the answers and more about having the right people around you.