In this episode I’m joined by filmmaker Jon Bregel, who recently DP’d the new Jay Duplass feature film The Baltimorons – which premiered at this year’s SXSW film festival, and was released theatrically in September via IFC Films.
Throughout the interview we trace Jon’s journey from leveraging Vimeo as a tool to launch a successful commercial career in New York, to stepping away and redefining what it means to be a working filmmaker. We dig into creative alignment, sustainable career building, and how a documentary-minded approach has shaped some of his recent work.
Topics covered include:
- From Vimeo Staff Pick to a call from Nike – early momentum in the Vimeo heyday
- Burnout, depression, and redefining success beyond money and prestige
- How to work like a professional, build routines, and treat freelancing like a real business
- Landing The Baltimorons: and how “manifesting” opportunities really works
- Lighting quickly with tiny crews, embracing imperfection, and protecting spontaneity
- What Jon learned from Jay Duplass about presence, and generous leadership
- Practical longevity: sustaining energy and morale across an indie feature schedule
This is Episode 259: DP’ing Jay Duplass’ New Feature THE BALTIMORONS With Filmmaker Jon Bregel
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Jon Bregel – Website & Coaching
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