Filmmaking can be a challenging career. Join Karina Michel, entertainment guru and entrepreneur, as she interviews guests who are sharing their journeys and inspirational stories. Inspirational chat with Colleen Davie Janes discusses breaking into directing, meeting Harrison Ford and all things Hollywood. If you're interested in getting into production as a director or even as a PA, this episode is for you!
Show Notes:
Episode 2 - Director, Colleen Davie Janes
What is it like to be a female film maker in a highly competitive industry? In this episode of Coffee with Karina, we meet Colleen Davie Janes, she’s a filmmaker, multi-award-winning director, writer, producer, editor, and actress.
She explains how many years of just watching and learning as a production assistant made her better at what she does now.
Listen in to learn how Colleen got into directing and the competencies that set her apart. You will also learn the importance of focusing on positive energy around what you want to receive from the universe!
“I can make a really good-looking film for not a lot of money and in a very fast amount of time.”
What You Will Learn:
[0:33] The moment Colleen became interested in acting, as a child.
[3:30] The many roles that Colleen has been responsible for in the film industry before becoming a director.
[6:28] The challenges of change, competition, and learning in the film industry.
[10:55] Meeting Harrison Ford who was her inspiration to a career in film.
[17:16] How to open yourself up to positive energy and allow the universe to bring you what you want.
[21:59] Why she resisted directing earlier on and how she got into it professionally.
[30:29] She shares some of her future projects.
Show Notes:
Episode 2 - Director, Colleen Davie Janes
What is it like to be a female film maker in a highly competitive industry? In this episode of Coffee with Karina, we meet Colleen Davie Janes, she’s a filmmaker, multi-award-winning director, writer, producer, editor, and actress.
She explains how many years of just watching and learning as a production assistant made her better at what she does now.
Listen in to learn how Colleen got into directing and the competencies that set her apart. You will also learn the importance of focusing on positive energy around what you want to receive from the universe!
“I can make a really good-looking film for not a lot of money and in a very fast amount of time.”
What You Will Learn:
[0:33] The moment Colleen became interested in acting, as a child.
[3:30] The many roles that Colleen has been responsible for in the film industry before becoming a director.
[6:28] The challenges of change, competition, and learning in the film industry.
[10:55] Meeting Harrison Ford who was her inspiration to a career in film.
[17:16] How to open yourself up to positive energy and allow the universe to bring you what you want.
[21:59] Why she resisted directing earlier on and how she got into it professionally.
[30:29] She shares some of her future projects.
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