Episode 8: “Surviving Slow Seasons of Work” with Cinematographer & Cinematography Salon founder, David Kruta

Whether you are currently in the midst of a slow season, have survived them in the past, or are experiencing one for the first time, one thing is for certain; slow seasons are very real for the mass majority of us filmmakers. In episode #8, we take a deep and personal dive into this topic with cinematographer and Cinematography Salon founder, David Kruta. We are sending a big shout out to David for stepping into this topic because even acknowledging slow periods of work is not something that most working filmmakers willingly choose to do in a public forum. David’s vulnerability and openness on the topic is so refreshing to hear, and we are hopeful that you feel the same way. If you gain anything from the episode, please shoot David a note on instagram @dkruta I hate to date this episode but I do think it's important to note that we recorded it on April 7th, 2023, right at a point where work seemed extremely slow for a lot of people- and still is the case for many of us as of the end of April 2023 when this podcast was released…which is certainly not normal. Despite the challenges of this specific slow season, slow seasons are a constant for the vast majority of us in this industry, so that is at the heart of David and I’s discussion on this episode. With that said; If you want to jump straight into the topic of “surviving slow seasons of work”, skip to around 8 minutes or so. If you want to learn a bit about David, his community Cinematography Salon, as well as a funny story about how David and I initially connected, hang in there with me for a few minutes.  David’s Website: www.DavidKruta.com Cinematography Salon: www.CinematographySalon.com Follow David on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dkruta Join the Variable community today: www.wearevariable.com