How I Finally Started Getting Paid What I’m Worth | Unfold EP. 24
Send us a textTired of doing great work for low pay? In this episode, we break down exactly what changed in mindset, pricing, and positioning that helped us start landing high-value commercial projects. We share real lessons from undercharging, getting ghosted, and watching others charge 10x for the same deliverables. This is about understanding how to present your value, speak to clients, and build a sustainable creative career. If you're stuck in the low-budget loop, this video will show you how to break out of it. PRE-SALE: Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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What Top Directors Do That Gets Them Paid | Unfold EP. 23
Send us a textA great reel and big ideas aren’t enough to get hired as a director. In this video, we break down the real reasons why most emerging directors stay overlooked — from unclear communication to not knowing how to lead a team. You’ll learn how top directors win trust, get paid, and deliver creative that solves actual problems. Whether you're just starting or trying to level up, this is the mindset shift you need. Watch this before your next pitch. PRE-SALE: Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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Why You’re Underpaid (And What Top Filmmakers Do Differently) | Unfold EP. 22
Send us a textIf you’re stuck trying to level up from low-budget gigs or can’t seem to land the kind of work you actually want to do—this episode is for you. We break down the real steps filmmakers need to take to build a portfolio that attracts high-paying clients. We walk through the mindset shift from waiting to be chosen to actively reverse-engineering your dream career. You’ll learn how to use spec work strategically, how to find your creative voice, and why packaging and positioning matter more than ever in 2025. Plus, we unpack common pricing mistakes and how to finally get paid what you’re worth. PRE-SALE: Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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Stuck in Low Budget Work? Here’s How I Got Out | Unfold EP. 21
Send us a textStuck doing $500 gigs that drain your time, energy, and creativity?In this episode, we break down how we finally broke out of the low-budget loop that held back my filmmaking career for years. If you're a DP, director, or creator who feels overworked and underpaid, this video walks you through the exact mindset shifts, client strategies, and work habits that helped us transition into bigger commercial projects—with better pay, more creative control, and clients we actually wanted to work with. PRE-SALE: Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
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What They Don’t Tell You About Directing Commercials | Unfold EP. 20
Send us a textYou planned the shoot, assembled the crew, locked the location—but what really happens when you finally step on set? In this episode of the Unfold Podcast, we sit down with Hwanjoe to unpack the entire shoot day of his latest spec commercial. From last-minute weather changes to unexpected pivots, we break down everything that went right (and wrong) during production. Jason and Hwanjoe dive into what it actually takes to lead a set, manage a crew, direct non-actors, and stay adaptable when things go off-script. PRE-SALE: Get the Pre-Production Playbook that stops chaotic shoots forever → http://thepreproductionplaybook.com/ Our FREE Filmmaking Production Resources here: https://setmemory.store/collections/free Follow Us! Tenfold Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlS5lNyqTiAsfJC6jrvtnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction/ Tenfold Filmmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldfilmmaker/ Website: https://www.tenfoldproduction.com/ Newsletter: https://www.tenfoldfilmmaker.com/ Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Hwanjoe: https://www.instagram.com/hwanjoe.yu/
Follow Jason and Hwanjoe from Tenfold Production as they give listeners a behind-the-scenes insight into the commercial production industry. From technical skills to business and branding, find out what exactly it takes to be a creative in today's filmmaking industry.
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