{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Camera Department to Directing Your First Indie Film","description":"*Today's episode is brought to you by InkTip, a trusted cornerstone of the independent film industry, connecting talented filmmakers with visionary screenwriters. Head to InkTip.com to learn more.* What does it take to transition from behind the camera to the director's chair? In this inspiring conversation, Jihane Mrad Balaa shares her remarkable 20-year journey from Lebanese immigrant to working on major shows like American Horror Story, 9-1-1, and Bumblebee\u2014before finally making the leap to directing her own feature film. Jihane opens up about: \u2728 Why being &quot;normal and pleasant&quot; is her secret to success in Hollywood \ud83c\udfac How she found her feature film script on InkTip \ud83d\udcaa The harsh realities of producing your first independent film \ud83c\udfa5 Shooting a murder mystery feature in 10 days \ud83d\udc65 What she learned observing 50+ directors\u2014both good and bad \ud83d\ude80 How diversity hiring became her &quot;foot in the door&quot; and why she embraced it This conversation is packed with honest, tactical advice for anyone looking to transition between departments or produce their first project. Whether you're a camera operator dreaming of directing, a PA trying to move up, or a filmmaker seeking financing, Jihane's story proves that with persistence, positivity, and the right partnerships, anything is possible.&amp;nbsp; xx cg &amp;nbsp; AOP SUBSTACK \ud83d\udceb Musings, Mixers, Workshops, and Exclusive Content https:\/\/angleonproducers.substack.com\/ &amp;nbsp; WATCH\/LISTEN Youtube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@angleonproducers Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6UBux9RgxeW1MiQDXSMrnr iTunes: https:\/\/apple.co\/3FDyhmC &amp;nbsp; JOIN THE AOP COMMUNITY \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: \/ https:\/\/instagram.com\/carolinagroppa | https:\/\/instagram.com\/angleonproducers \ud83d\udcf1 TikTok: &amp;nbsp; \/ https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@carolina_groppa \ud83d\udc69\ud83c\udffb\u200d\ud83d\udcbb LinkedIn: &amp;nbsp; \/ bit.ly\/2BqHs8L ","author_name":"Angle on Producers with Carolina Groppa","author_url":"http:\/\/www.angleonproducers.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38828610\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194856860"}