Unfold Podcast
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.
Episodes
60 episodes
Why Most Filmmakers Are Too Scared to Network
Catching up on TF Insider Event
Why Your Filmmaking Career Isn’t Growing (The 3 Harsh Truths)
Most filmmakers don’t stay stuck because they lack talent. They stay stuck because they believe the wrong things.In this episode, we break down the three false beliefs that quietly sabotage filmmaking careers — the ideas that feel true ...
If You’re Spiraling as a Solo Filmmaker, Watch This
Most filmmakers think getting rehired is about having a stronger reel, better lighting, or the newest camera. It’s not. This episode breaks down what actually determines whether you get booked once… or called back again and again.Through...
How Rehiring Actually Works in Cinematography
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How Cinematographers Actually Get Rehired (For $100k+ Campaigns)
We're back with Zachary Guy, Tenfold's Co-founder and lead DP.Today we're talking about the 5 levels of consistency as a cinematographer.
How to get ahead of 99% of filmmakers
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If I'm Starting a Production Company in 2026, I'd Do This
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If I Had ZERO Connections in Filmmaking, I'd Do THIS | Unfold EP. 51
If you wanted to start or level up your filmmaking career in 2025, this is the episode you’d want to watch. In this conversation, we break down the exact steps to go from feeling isolated and stuck to having a real circle of filmmaker friends, ...
If I Started Filmmaking While Working Full-Time, I’d Do THIS | Unfold EP. 50
Thinking about going full-time freelance but not sure if you’re ready? In this episode, we break down the real tradeoffs between staying part-time, jumping in full-time, or building a hybrid path that actually fits your life. No vague advice—ju...
Most Creators NEVER Break Through Because of This | Unfold EP. 49
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The BRUTAL Truth About Making It As a Filmmaker In 2025 | Unfold EP. 48
This brutally honest Q&A tackles the real problems filmmakers face: reps that don’t feed you, money stress, specs that don’t convert, vague references, gear FOMO, weak outreach, and DMs that go nowhere. You’ll learn why stability beats the ...
How to Develop KILLER Creative Taste as a Filmmaker | Unfold EP. 47
Today on Unfold Podcast, we're talking about how to develop great taste as a filmmaker. Learn to break down creative goals, find your references, and build a career around what you actually love, not just chasing money. Practical advice for lev...
How to Run Shoots Like a Pro Without the Chaos | Unfold EP. 46
Previs changed everything. In this video we show the simple pre-production process we use to end chaotic film shoots, plan every shot, wrap early, and keep clients happy. If you’re a director/DP tired of missed frames, this workflow is for you....
How to PROPERLY charge for video production in 2025 | Unfold EP. 45
In this video, we cover essential business tips for freelancers looking to establish their value in the creative industry. Learn how to sell your skills effectively and navigate the mental state required to thrive in creative job ideas. Whether...
How To Become A Director WITHOUT Film School | Unfold EP. 44
You don’t need film school to become a director. In this episode, we break down a practical path to directing—built on specialization, real-world practice, and repeatable systems. Learn how to move from videographer to director, build a reel th...
The One Skill Holding You Back From Scaling Your Video Business | Unfold EP. 43
Scale isn’t a gear problem—it’s a communication problem. In this episode, we break down how poor communication silently caps your revenue: weak briefs, wearing every hat, unclear hand-offs, and misaligned client expectations. You’ll hear a cand...
How to Escape the $500 Videography Death Spiral | Unfold EP. 42
Stuck taking $500 gigs, working nights and weekends, and wondering why your rates never move? This episode breaks down the $500 death spiral: how vague scopes, weak boundaries, and panic-yes decisions trap filmmakers in burnout and the exact sy...
If You're A Solo Freelancer, You HAVE To Learn This Skill | Unfold EP. 41
The fastest way to raise your rates and stop burning out isn’t more gear—it’s mastering client intake and scoping. In this episode, we show how diagnostic questioning turns vague inquiries into clear deliverables, timelines, usage rights, and a...
How To Market Your Business in 2025 | Unfold EP. 40
Traditional networking won’t get you out of low-paying cycles. In this episode, we show why most filmmakers are trapped in an “invisible feedback loop” (you post the work you don’t want and attract more of it) and what to do instead: build proo...
How I’d Rebrand my Filmmaking Business in 2025 (If I Started Today) | Unfold EP. 39
In this episode, We lay out a practical playbook for repositioning your brand from the ground up. We cover portfolio pruning, niche positioning, website and bio upgrades, pricing signals, and a repeatable content plan that attracts higher-value...
Filmmaking Is Changing FAST (Do This Before 2026) | Unfold EP. 38
The filmmaking landscape is shifting fast. In this episode, we break down what’s changing between now and 2026—and exactly how to position yourself so you’re not left behind. We cover why generalists are getting squeezed, how to choose a profit...
The SECRET To Profitable Projects | Unfold EP. 37
Most filmmakers think a producer is “nice to have.” In reality, a great producer is the operating system of your production — protecting budgets, aligning clients, and freeing creatives to do their best work.In this episode, we break dow...
The 4 Questions That 10X’d Our Rates | Unfold EP. 36
Most creatives undercharge because they don’t ask the right questions.In this episode, we break down the exact client intake process we use before taking on any job — including the 4 questions that helped us raise our rates, avoid burnout, ...