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Tenfold Production

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. 

  1. 3D AGO

    If You’re Spiraling as a Solo Filmmaker, Watch This

    Send us Fan Mail 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 real stories from commercial shoots, we unpack what separates cinematographers who stay stuck in one-off gigs from those who build long-term relationships with agencies, brands, and directors. If you’re a cinematographer trying to move from “good shooter” to consistently booked professional, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why talent alone doesn’t guarantee repeat workWhat clients are really evaluating beyond your reelHow handling pressure on set affects your reputationThe role communication and preparation play in building trustWhy reducing risk is often more valuable than creative flairThis episode isn’t about camera settings or lighting breakdowns. It’s about understanding what makes you reliable, trusted, and easy to bring back. Because in commercial cinematography, consistency is what turns one project into a career. → Work with us - https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cpm&utm_content=podcast → Join the community - https://tenfoldinsider.com → Our One Click Keystone Lut - https://setmemory.store/collections/color/products/keystone-lut?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sm&utm_content=podcast → FREE 21 Day Filmmaking Course: https://thespecworkplaybook.carrd.co/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/  Follow Tenfold Production: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction

    1h 12m

  2. 4D AGO

    How Rehiring Actually Works in Cinematography

    Send us Fan Mail → Work with us - https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cpm&utm_content=podcast → Join the community - https://tenfoldinsider.com → Our One Click Keystone Lut - https://setmemory.store/collections/color/products/keystone-lut?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sm&utm_content=podcast → FREE 21 Day Filmmaking Course: https://thespecworkplaybook.carrd.co/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/ Follow Tenfold Production: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction -- This episode breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in cinematography: that having the best reel is what gets you hired again and again. Through real on-set stories, failures, and pivots, this episode explains why consistent rehiring has far less to do with lighting and camera specs—and far more to do with critical thinking and creative problem solving. Zach shares practical experiences from commercial shoots where locations failed, time collapsed, gear broke, and plans fell apart. Instead of focusing on perfect conditions, the conversation shows how high-level cinematographers separate themselves by staying calm under pressure, solving problems in real time, communicating clearly with directors and clients, and protecting the production’s reputation. The discussion dives into three common pressure points every cinematographer will face: - Location failures and unexpected technical issues - Time compression and falling behind schedule - Gear problems and last-minute pivots If you’re trying to move from “good shooter” to consistently booked professional, this episode will challenge how you think about your role on set—and what actually makes you valuable. → Work with us - https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cpm&utm_content=podcast → Join the community - https://tenfoldinsider.com → Our One Click Keystone Lut - https://setmemory.store/collections/color/products/keystone-lut?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sm&utm_content=podcast → FREE 21 Day Filmmaking Course: https://thespecworkplaybook.carrd.co/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/  Follow Tenfold Production: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction

    46 min

  3. FEB 10

    How Cinematographers Actually Get Rehired (For $100k+ Campaigns)

    Send us Fan Mail 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. → Work with us - https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cpm&utm_content=podcast → Join the community - https://tenfoldinsider.com → Our One Click Keystone Lut - https://setmemory.store/collections/color/products/keystone-lut?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sm&utm_content=podcast → FREE 21 Day Filmmaking Course: https://thespecworkplaybook.carrd.co/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/  Follow Tenfold Production: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction

    56 min

  4. JAN 8

    How to get ahead of 99% of filmmakers

    Send us Fan Mail Join our FREE Live Training — Land $10K+ brand projects with ONE spec: https://www.specsecrets.com/webinar-reg-page?podcast=buzzsprout Ready to go from $2K gigs to commercial clients? Start here: https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?podcast=buzzsprout2 → Work with us - https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cpm&utm_content=podcast → Join the community - https://tenfoldinsider.com → Our One Click Keystone Lut - https://setmemory.store/collections/color/products/keystone-lut?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sm&utm_content=podcast → FREE 21 Day Filmmaking Course: https://thespecworkplaybook.carrd.co/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/  Follow Tenfold Production: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction

    24 min

  5. JAN 5

    If I'm Starting a Production Company in 2026, I'd Do This

    Send us Fan Mail Join our FREE Live Training — Land $10K+ brand projects with ONE spec: https://www.specsecrets.com/webinar-reg-page?podcast=buzzsprout1 Ready to go from $2K gigs to commercial clients? Start here: https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?podcast=buzzsprout1 → Work with us - https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cpm&utm_content=podcast → Join the community - https://tenfoldinsider.com → Our One Click Keystone Lut - https://setmemory.store/collections/color/products/keystone-lut?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sm&utm_content=podcast → FREE 21 Day Filmmaking Course: https://thespecworkplaybook.carrd.co/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/  Follow Tenfold Production: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction

    41 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    If I Had ZERO Connections in Filmmaking, I'd Do THIS | Unfold EP. 51

    Send us Fan Mail 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, collaborators, and clients. Instead of obsessing over gear or algorithms, we focus on the one thing that actually moves your career forward: relationships.  → Work with us - https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cpm&utm_content=podcast → Join the community - https://tenfoldinsider.com → Our One Click Keystone Lut - https://setmemory.store/collections/color/products/keystone-lut?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sm&utm_content=podcast → FREE 21 Day Filmmaking Course: https://thespecworkplaybook.carrd.co/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/  Follow Tenfold Production: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction

    27 min

  7. 11/28/2025

    If I Started Filmmaking While Working Full-Time, I’d Do THIS | Unfold EP. 50

    Send us Fan Mail 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—just honest stories, cash-flow realities, and the systems you need before you quit your job. → Work with us - https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cpm&utm_content=podcast → Join the community - https://tenfoldinsider.com → Our One Click Keystone Lut - https://setmemory.store/collections/color/products/keystone-lut?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sm&utm_content=podcast → FREE 21 Day Filmmaking Course: https://thespecworkplaybook.carrd.co/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/  Follow Tenfold Production: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction

    37 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    Most Creators NEVER Break Through Because of This | Unfold EP. 49

    Send us Fan Mail 📂 Want to see 100+ curated references organized by difficulty? Get our FREE Director's Reference Library (the exact catalog we use to evaluate what's achievable): https://directorsreferencelibrary.carrd.co/ Most creators plateau not because of talent, but because their references are too small and too similar. In this episode, we show how to build a pro-level reference system that sharpens your taste, speeds up your decisions, and finally pushes your work past the “good, not great” barrier. → Work with us - https://www.cinematicportfoliomastery.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cpm&utm_content=podcast → Join the community - https://tenfoldinsider.com → Our One Click Keystone Lut - https://setmemory.store/collections/color/products/keystone-lut?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sm&utm_content=podcast → FREE 21 Day Filmmaking Course: https://thespecworkplaybook.carrd.co/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGUKb57q6Nvx37QHvQd5Qg Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasondam/  Follow Tenfold Production: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldproduction

    34 min
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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. 

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  • Creator
    Tenfold Production
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Unfold Podcast
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