EP6 Vuyani Bila |Getting Rejected into Film-school |Producing A Big budget Film |The Bad Bishop 

In this inspiring episode of Who Got The Juice Podcast, we sit down with Vuyani Bila, a filmmaker and dreamer with a remarkable journey. Vuyani opens up about his personal inspirations in film, the struggles he faced on his path to becoming a filmmaker, and the lessons he learned the hard way. From getting rejected from film school to later premiering two of his films in theaters, his story is one of resilience and passion.
Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned pro, Vuyani shares invaluable advice on what not to do, practical tips for navigating the film industry, and the motivation to keep pushing through rejection. If you’re looking for inspiration and guidance in your creative journey, this episode is packed with gems just for you.
Vuyani Bila definitely has the juice, and this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for more episodes filled with insight from industry creatives!
Timestamps:
00:46 - Introduction
02:00 - Initial inspiration to Filmmaking
04:20 - Studying Filmmaking
11:36 - First Year in Film-school
12:20 - Advice for someone not fulfilled in their job
16:45 - Steps to success
21:50 - Pretoria Filmakers vs Joburg Filmmakers
26:30 - Importance to remember the goal
30:54 - The Bad Bishop
34:14 - Producing The Bad Bishop
44:40 - What would you have done differently?
48:19 - Lessons in disguise
50:51 - Edgar Wright Advice to Filmmakers
53:58 - The Qualities of a good Film Producer
56:50 - What it takes to be a filmmaker
59:20 - Failed attempt at my first film
01:00:41 - Advice for audience aspiring to become filmmakers
01:06:35 - Inspiring story of how a woman started her film career
01:07:47 - Working for free to learn
01:12:42 - Shooting Music videos for Free
01:13:24 - Your definition of Who Got The Juice
01:14:27 - Conclusion & Outro
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