Commercial filmmaking can be a lucrative and steady paycheck that many filmmakers may not consider within the typical model.
This week David Mancao producer for Sasha Group, shares how you can break into ad agency work, no matter where you live. David lives in a small market and produces projects for large brands throughout the U.S.
Listen to see how you can start working at an ad agency in your city
Key points:
1:22 - How he got started
8:20 - Getting started at Sasha Group
12:28 - Roles & culture at Sasha Group
18:15 - Money in commercial shoots
20:41 - Agency fees & contracts
23:23 - Creativity in job role
30:57 - Alternative filmmaking avenues
32:09 - How to connect with local ad agencies
37:31 - Favorite tools of the trade
38:47 - Something going wrong
45:32 - A/B testing before production
49:02 - Trends in ad agencies
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