29. Tucker Anderson | DP | Founder of Element Filters

In this episode, Marshal speaks with Tucker Anderson, Cinematographer and Founder of Element Filters. Tucker shares his journey from humble beginnings in a small ski town to building a successful film career working in Vancouver and L.A. He reveals his unique approach to networking and landing clients, offers tips for building a portfolio from scratch, and how the pandemic and his search for better ND filters inspired him to create his own company, Element Filters.

Episode Highlights

2:11 How Tucker Started 9:54 Building a Portfolio from Scratch 12:34 Key Business Lessons 14:51 Client Outreach Processes and Systems 18:56 How to Stand Out 27:56 Cycle of Feast and Famine 30:12 Element Filters Explained 49:27 Advice to Newcomers

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📸 Instagram | www.instagram.com/elementfilters 💻 Website | www.tuckerkanderson.com

💻 Website | www.elementfilters.com

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