A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach

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With 20+ years in the entertainment industry at the top level, I’m Phil Svitek. Join me as I pay it forward, sharing insights from my journey as a filmmaker, author, podcaster, and even high-level executive. Get a 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. Your smoother journey awaits.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Indie Anime Meets Industry: The Bold Journey Behind The Arbiters (LA Comic Con 2025)

    For further resources, tools, plus Arbiters' exclusives visit: https://bit.ly/arbitersinfo Bringing an original anime-style feature film to life as indie creators is no small feat—but we’re making it happen. Join the team behind The Arbiters, an upcoming 2D-animated sci-fi fantasy epic, for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative, technical, and entrepreneurial journey of building a high-quality animated film outside the traditional system—while still engaging with it.This panel explores the balancing act between DIY innovation and professional collaboration, and the real-world insights we've gained from events like Annecy (the world’s largest animation festival) and the American Film Market. Learn what it takes to navigate the indie path and open doors to studio partnerships.Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, creative producer, or anime fan, this panel delivers practical strategies, honest insights, and inspiration for anyone forging new paths in animation.Panel Moderator: Candice Cruz (@CandiceCruz)Participants: Khaliel Abdelrahim (@KhalielAbooboo) Tamara Berg (@TamaraBerg), John Comerford, Sara Stretton (@sarastretton), Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek)Photographer/Videographer: Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV)Recorded live at LA Comic Con 2025🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me: https://philsvitek.com/collaborate/

    51 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer (Bookmarked: A Monthly Book Club)

    Phil and Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) unpack Foer’s ambitious 2005 novel about nine-year-old Oskar Schell, a mysterious key, and a city learning to live with grief after 9/11. We dig into Foer’s background and why he felt compelled to write about 9/11), the book’s inventive form (child narrator, epistolary letters, visual experiments, and that unforgettable flip-book ending), and the way a simple quest opens doors to connection across New York—Mr. Black, Abby, and the grandparents’ parallel love story. We explore big themes—loss, unanswered questions, and the search for closure. Up next in our Bookmarked series:-Brida - Paulo Coelho (October 2025)-Exile and the Kingdom - Albert Camus (November 2025)-Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore - Emily Krempholtz (December 2025)-Marisa pick TBD (Jan 2026)-Marisa pick TBD (Feb 2026)-The Lost Bookshop - Evie Woods (March 2026)-Marisa pick TBD (April 2026)-How to Solve Your Own Murder - Kristen Perrin (May 2026)

    1h 10m

  3. 23 SEPT

    Utilizing Scene Edit Detection in Premiere Pro: Tutorial For A Smarter Workflow

    In this episode, I demo Adobe Premiere Pro’s Scene Edit Detection—how to run it and why it’s a serious time-saver. You’ll see how auto-detecting cuts on a flattened file lets you: color grade shot-by-shot, stabilize only the shaky bits, replace music under specific scenes, rebuild a trailer timeline, pull selects for a reel, and study pacing/coverage from existing edits. I’ll show the basic setup (right-click a clip in the timeline → Scene Edit Detection → add cuts and/or markers) and share pro tips to keep things organized. Drop your own creative use cases in the comments—let’s build a list together.🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me: https://philsvitek.com/collaborate/

    4 min

  4. 22 SEPT

    Make the Minutes Make Sense: Choose the Short Film Length That Serves Your Goal

    If you’re making a short that’s longer than five minutes, be strategic about why. In this episode I break down how to pick a runtime that aligns with your endgame: aiming for TV? Make a 22-minute or 45-minute cut so it functions like a real pilot. Targeting kids’ TV? Try ~12 minutes so two stack into a half-hour block. Building a proof-of-concept for a feature? Keep it lean—ideally 5 minutes or less—so the idea hits fast (think Lights Out). Bottom line: your runtime should open doors, not close them.

    6 min

  5. 16 SEPT

    5 Minute Film School Q&A at Silicon Beach Film Festival

    Right after the screening of my comedy short “5 Minute Film School,” we got up in front of the crowd at the Silicon Beach Film Festival for a candid Q&A about making a no-budget parody that somehow took two years to finish. 🎬 Watch the short here: https://youtu.be/JrEj-W4Mg78?si=gVfS_5F_HLvqOLTs🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me: https://philsvitek.com/collaborate/

    3 min

  6. 15 SEPT

    Pause with Purpose: Reprioritize to Progress - 9/15/2025: Vlog

    Big life/work update! I just hit send on a major application to Annecy’s Residency for The Arbiters (our indie anime-style feature) — huge milestone and real momentum. Right after that… my old car tapped out, so I had to scramble for a new one in the middle of an already packed September. I’m also gearing up for a quick trip, moving from one place to another here in LA, and prepping for our LA Comic Con panel: LA Comic Con Panel: Indie Anime Meets Industry: The Bold Journey Behind The Arbiters — Sat, Sept 27 @ 5:00 PM, Room 407. Behind the scenes, The Arbiters keeps building steam. And I’m choosing to pause/slow down a bit — not a defeat, just a smart reprioritization. Sometimes we need grace and downtime anyway to keep doing our best creative work because life can be a lot sometimes. That’s why I’m literally filming this on the drive to a screening of my short “5 Minute Film School” so I can make the most use of the drive. BTW, watch the short here: https://youtu.be/JrEj-W4Mg78?si=gVfS_5F_HLvqOLTs If you’re into indie filmmaking, animation, or just honest creator life updates, this one’s for you. 🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me: https://philsvitek.com/collaborate/

    37 min

  7. 10 SEPT

    LA Comic Con Panel Announcement: Indie Anime Meets Industry – The Bold Journey Behind The Arbiters

    Exciting news! I’m announcing our upcoming panel Indie Anime Meets Industry: The Bold Journey Behind The Arbiters.Bringing an original anime-style feature film to life as indie creators is no small feat—but we’re making it happen. This panel will take you behind the scenes of The Arbiters, a 2D-animated sci-fi fantasy epic, and explore the creative, technical, and entrepreneurial journey of building a high-quality animated film outside the traditional system—while still engaging with it.📅 Date: September 27th🕔 Time: 5:00 PM📍 Location: Room 407Expect insider stories from the Animation World Summit, Annecy, and the American Film Market. Plus, we’ll leave time for an interactive Q&A!🎤 Moderated by Candice Cruz (@CandiceCruz)👥 Featuring Khaliel Abdelrahim (@KhalielAbooboo), Tamara Berg (@TamaraBerg), John Comerford, Sara Stretton (@sarastretton), and Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek).Whether you’re a filmmaker, producer, or animation fan, this panel is packed with strategies, lessons, and inspiration for anyone chasing big creative dreams.

    3 min

  8. 8 SEPT

    Turn Motivation Into Self Discipline

    Every artist loves the rush of motivation—the spark of a new idea, the thrill of inspiration. But motivation doesn’t last. The true test is turning that spark into consistent self-discipline. I break down why discipline matters more than motivation, how to build it into your creative routine, and practical strategies to help you push through resistance when the excitement fades.Whether you’re writing, painting, editing, or creating anything, this is the bridge between vision and reality—the difference between hobbyist and professional.🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me: https://philsvitek.com/collaborate/

    11 min
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With 20+ years in the entertainment industry at the top level, I’m Phil Svitek. Join me as I pay it forward, sharing insights from my journey as a filmmaker, author, podcaster, and even high-level executive. Get a 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. Your smoother journey awaits.

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