Studio B Sessions
Studio B Sessions is a weekly live-streamed podcast hosted by Vipul Bindra, Founder of Bindra Productions. Recorded at Studio B, this unscripted two-hour show features candid conversations with industry-leading guests from the video production and business world. Dive deep into the art of filmmaking, business strategies, client acquisition, and the latest in camera technology. Perfect for video professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the intersection of creativity and business.
Episodes
40 episodes
The Business Owner Mindset
One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves as filmmakers is that the next camera, the next client, or the next “big break” will finally make the business feel stable. This season finale roundtable gets honest about what actually changes things: ...
A First Assistant Camera Explains What It Really Takes To Run A Camera Department
Focus pulling looks simple until you’re wide open at T1.4, the actor hits an unplanned mark, and every producer has a monitor. We sit down with Orlando-based first assistant camera Josh Reimer to talk about what the 1st AC job really is: not ju...
How Filmmakers Turn Meetups Into Paid Work
You can have top-tier skills and still struggle if nobody knows you exist. We dig into the unglamorous truth of a creative career: the work usually comes from trust, speed, and relationships, not from the “perfect” camera or the cleanest color ...
How To Get A Netflix Look Without Netflix Money
One mic rental. That’s the origin story. Zay pulled up through ShareGrid looking for high-end audio gear, brought it back spotless, and a simple transaction turned into the kind of long-term collaboration most filmmakers say they want but rarel...
When Does Charging Less Start Costing You
A lot of photo and video careers don’t start with a perfect business plan. They start with showing up, volunteering, and figuring it out when the gear breaks five minutes before service. Lamar Shealey joins me to tell the real story of growing ...
How An Orlando FPV Pilot Captures High Speed Cinematic Drone Footage
FPV drone footage looks effortless right up until you learn what’s behind it: hundreds of simulator hours, constant maintenance, real safety decisions, and a post-production workflow that can actually hold up in a professional edit. We’re joine...
How To Get Hired By ESPN Without Film School
A lot of video careers are built on clean résumés and perfect timing. Dalton Smith’s is built on motion: surf culture, early YouTube uploads, a GoPro that changed his trajectory, and a willingness to keep creating even when the plan is messy. W...
You Can Build A Video Career Without Owning Everything
When life hits hard, your business feels it first. I sit down with returning guest Alex Minor to talk about what changed since his last visit and why he’s intentionally shifting away from full-time video production to lean into corporate AV wor...
From Film School Dreams To A Profitable Video Company
Hollywood sells a clean storyline: go to film school, move to LA, climb the ladder, make movies. Our reality check is messier and way more useful. Christopher Crompton shares what it felt like to chase the Hollywood path, why the culture didn’t...
How Directors Balance Gear, Vision, And Real-World Constraints
What if your favorite “too dark” scene looked perfect—just not on your screen? We sit down with Fernando Tosetti, a Brazil-born director who blends advertising savvy with filmcraft, to unpack how real-world viewing shapes creative choices, why ...
Inside A Video Producer’s Life: Clients, Cash Flow, And Creative Choices
What if growth didn’t mean more hours, just better systems? Adam Kalinowski from Adam K Studio sits down with us to unpack the version of success most creatives dodge: building a real production company while staying present at home. He’s a new...
When You Stop Chasing Clients, The Right Ones Find You
A counterintuitive shift changed everything: Jacob Centeno stopped gripping the wheel of his video business and the right work started showing up. We dig into how letting go of constant pursuit created room for better clients, calmer weeks, and...
How A Young Filmmaker Built A Studio, Chased Retainers, And Learned The Limits Of Expensive Cameras
Want the freedom to pick your projects, take a week in Costa Rica, and still keep the invoices flowing? We dig into the real playbook behind a young DP’s breakout year: launching a shared studio, landing smarter retainers, and building trust by...
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What Matters More Than Cameras: Story, Speed, And Client Results
What if your best wedding films come from saying no more often, planning story before the big day, and lighting less but smarter? We sit down with Logan Walker to unpack how a two-person team shot 120+ weddings, rode the post-pandemic boom, the...
She Fixed One Botched Interview And Became The Editor Who Built Our Brand
What happens when the person who quietly saves your projects finally takes the mic? Juli Bindra, our head of post-production, joins me to reveal how an editor’s decisions turn messy reality into videos that actually work. We trace her path from...
The Most Valuable Asset In Filmmaking Is Not Your Camera, It’s Your Community
Doors don’t open just because you bought a new camera—they open because people can see how you think, work, and solve problems. We sit down with filmmaker and vlogger David Morefield to unpack how studios, vlogs, and meetups create environments...
How A Photographer And A Filmmaker Turn Collaboration Into Client Wins
The most valuable creative work isn’t about having every skill—it’s about knowing your role, serving the room, and delivering results clients can feel. We sit down with veteran photographer Jason Cannon to unpack the dance between photography a...
How Momentum, Gear Strategy, And Relationships Build A Six-Figure Video Business
You don’t grow by guessing a higher number—you grow by giving a better reason to pay it. Sean Philippe returns to unpack how he moved from early six figures to $2k+ day rates without scaring off clients, and the answer isn’t hype. We talk about...
From Weddings To Workhorses: Event Video And Photo Booth Secrets
What if your next big break isn’t a camera upgrade, but a better question? Jose joins us to unpack how a Taco Bell brainstorm turned into a profitable photo booth company, how door-to-door sales skills translate into creative wins, and why stor...
Building A Filmmaking Career On Collaboration, Smart Gear Choices, And Community
The season kicks off in a new gear: raw, real, and live-cut. We bring Esteban into Studio B to unpack a career built on collaboration, bold pivots, and picking the right tools for the job—then pressure-test it all on a private track day where a...
Why Every Filmmaker Should Join Their Local Chamber: Here’s What Happened When I Did
In this insightful episode of Studio B Sessions, we explore the often-overlooked power of chambers of commerce and how they can fuel serious business growth for creatives and entrepreneurs alike. Join us as we sit down with Stephen Lew...
Filmmaker to Millionaire: He Turned $75 Shoots Into a Real Estate Media Empire
In this exciting episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with John Ruz, a powerhouse in the Orlando film community who turned his passion for visual storytelling into a highly profitable real estate photography and video business. Fr...
Freelance vs Full-Time in Video Production: Which Path Builds a Better Career?
In this inspiring episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with Andrew, a talented video professional from Orlando, who has carved out a unique career balancing full-time media work with the freedom of freelance production. From his e...
Clients, Contracts & Creative Control—Secrets to Thriving in Video Production
In this episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with Alex Minor, a corporate events veteran turned video production entrepreneur, who shares the incredible story of how he rebuilt his career from the ground up after the pandemic turn...
The Filmmaker's Guide to Explosive Growth: How To 2.5x Your Video Business
In this episode of Studio B Sessions, we sit down with Jacob, founder of Poor Bear Stories, to explore the journey of building a successful video production and branding agency in the heart of Orlando. From a chance encounter at a film...
