There are conversations that promote.
And there are conversations that reveal.
My appearance on The DMF with Justin Younts was the latter.
Across five episodes, Justin and I stepped beyond surface-level filmmaking talk and into the architecture behind the work. We explored the discipline, the doubt, the economics, the philosophy, and the resilience required to build something meaningful in this industry.
All five parts are now live.
This was not a press tour. It was an excavation.
Episode Breakdown
Part 1 – Are You Making These Costly Filmmaking Mistakes?
We unpack the silent errors that derail careers. Inflated budgets without strategic positioning, chasing trends instead of truth, and misunderstanding ownership in the modern film economy.
Part 2 – Why Film Budgets Are So High and How Movies Get Overpriced
A transparent conversation about production economics. How inefficiencies creep in. Why perception drives cost. And how disciplined structure creates leverage.
Part 3 – Physical Media vs Streaming and The Future of Movie Ownership
A deeper look at control. Who really owns a film in the digital age? What disappears when everything becomes access-based? This is both a philosophical and financial discussion about legacy.
Part 4 – The Future of Women in Film and Non-Traditional Roles
We explored evolution not as a trend, but as necessity. The expanding creative space for women in physically demanding and leadership-driven roles, and how storytelling reflects cultural shifts.
Part 5 – You Won’t Believe How I Almost Gave Up on Track
The most personal chapter. A reflection on discipline, track and field, almost quitting, and how early adversity forged the mindset that later carried into filmmaking and entrepreneurship.
What This Conversation Represents
Justin creates space for honesty and depth.
We discussed:
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Creative endurance
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The illusion of overnight success
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Financing structures and ownership models
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Independent cinema versus institutional scale
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Why conviction matters more than comfort
For those building in film, business, or any creative discipline, this series is less about my journey and more about the principles behind it.
Cinema is not just art.
It is structure, belief, and stamina.
Where to Listen
All five episodes of The DMF with Justin Younts are available now on:
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Spotify
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Apple Podcasts
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Google Podcasts
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Amazon Music
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And wherever you listen to podcasts
Search: The DMF with Justin Younts – Jaze Bordeaux
The full episode is available
Grateful to Justin for the depth of the conversation.
The work continues.
The vision expands.
And the long game remains the only game worth playing.