Film/Survival

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Film/Survival is a podcast about how to survive and thrive in a creative career, specifically the film industry. Host Eva Ziemsen strives to inspire listeners to get out there, be bold, and don't take no for an answer. The show demonstrates that obstacles are creative opportunities, that no challenge is too big and that it IS possible to do Cannes Film Festival on 300 Euros. More than a simple 'how-to guide', Ziemsen talks candidly while sharing her own experiences in the film industry.

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E05: Interview with Shep Gordon

Music manager Shep Gordon speaks about working in the entertainment business. What is most inspiring about Shep, is that he created his career from ground zero through his original 'stunts' long before social media existed to attract attention for this longest-standing 'client', Alice Cooper. This interview illuminates his stance on breaking in, working hard, and collaboration. He also talks about his culinary recommendation for feeding a film crew. The end gives a snippet of his Chicken Soup re...

Jul 06, 2020•15 min

E04: Film Festivals

This episode is in dedication to all film festivals that now have to cancel or adapt to Covid-19. This episode was recorded YEARS ago about my experiences at Cannes and Berlin even longer ago, therefore please note some things are outdated. Please note the episode does not have a contextualization about current times. It is a chance to maybe reminisce about what it is like to be there in person, but I also want to use it to draw attention to this year's Marche Du Film in Cannes, which is going O...

May 01, 2020•21 min

E03: The 10-Year Plan

Sometimes it’s difficult to plan next week let alone 10 years in the future. However, strategically setting goals and putting it all on paper will set you on the right track to a successful career. Think of it like a contract to yourself. How will your efforts today shape where you want to be ultimately? In this episode, Eva shines a light on the road ahead by showing you how to survive during the early months/years in the film industry. (c) 2020 CINEVA FILMS INC. FILM/SURVIVAL PODCAST HOSTED AN...

Mar 10, 2020•20 min

E02: How to get a Mentor - Featuring Robert Forster and Patricia Rozema

Who inspired you to become a filmmaker? You’ve no doubt wondered how they got to where they are today. It may be a bit intimidating to reach out to this individual for guidance, at first. But have no fear. Eva shares her experiences contacting her own mentors, Patricia Rozema and the late Robert Forster. She gives valuable advice to reaching out and fostering this important relationship. With a mentor, you have access to not only an opportunity that can potentially advance your career, but also ...

Feb 24, 2020•33 min

E01: OBSTACLE EQUALS OPPORTUNITY

Sometimes things don’t fall into place how you imagine, especially in creative endeavours. You’ve done the requisite prep work and planning, but something is keeping you from succeeding. How do you recover from this? Most importantly, how far (literally) are you willing to go to make it work? In the premiere episode, “Obstacle Equals Opportunity: Lars Von Trier Interview”, Eva Ziemsen shares how she turned “no” into a memorable meeting with her mentor from afar, Lars Von Trier. Armed with a came...

Jan 24, 2020•19 min

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