{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fd200db5a-e6f7-4e88-ab80-609280929585","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Chasing a Dream without a Script. What Does It Really Take to Build a Filmmaking Life with Limited Resources. Austin Hamel","description":"On Inner Peace Better Health, we pressure test the glossy myth of \u201cmaking it\u201d in film and get tactical about the grind. Vermont-raised filmmaker Austin Hamel breaks down loneliness on the creative path. How he shipped his indie film The Wanted to real audiences without a studio budget. And why habits like daily journaling, visualization, and ruthless prioritization beat vanity metrics every time. If you want a no-fluff look at craft, consistency, and moving from small town beginnings to a New York City vision.\nAbout the guest:\nAustin Hamel is a writer-director and editor from Vermont. He premiered a feature-length indie project in theaters at eighteen. He is now building a portfolio under Hamil Films while targeting a move to New York City to scale his storytelling career.\nKey takeaways:\n\n\nThe path is often solitary. Alignment beats approval.\n\n\nHabits create resilience. Daily journaling, a written goals list, and self-talk keep focus under pressure.\n\n\nShip before you feel ready. The Wanted proved value through audience turnout, not budget size.\n\n\nFeedback triage matters. Listen to people invested in your growth. Ignore clout-chasing put-downs.\n\n\nWork design is a choice. Full-time hours plus filmmaking requires boundaries and trade-offs.\n\n\nMetrics are lagging indicators. Meaningful work and consistency generate the numbers later.\n\n\nUse setbacks as raw material. Loss, mistakes, and fatigue can power better stories.\n\n\nMantra for momentum. \u201cI\u2019m going to make it\u201d tied to daily visualization hardwires belief into action.\n\n\nHow to connect with the guest:\n\n\nYouTube. Hamel Films\n\n\nInstagram. Austin Hamel\n\n\nFor collaborations or inquiries. Contact via Instagram DM or YouTube About email\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\n** Contact**\n\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83e\udd1d Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonials\ud83e\udd1d Join Our Guest & Listener Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\ud83e\udd1d Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\nOUR SERVICES\n\ud83e\udd1d Business Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/\ud83e\udd1d Individual Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/\ud83e\udd1d","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ff941b2-c1de-4621-8434-9d436107732d/ogy0os5qcgc.jpg"}