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Persistence of Vision

Personal stories from creative professionals about their career experiences and the lessons they learned along the way. clinttill.substack.com

tv & film film interviews

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57:29

Never Compromise

Persistence of Vision ·

2025/10/29

🎙️ Persistence of Vision: Mitchell Cole on DIY Filmmaking, First Features & Finding Your VoiceEpisode SummaryIn this episode, I reconnect with filmmaker Mitchell Cole, whose feature debut Against the Spread made waves at the Magnolia Film Festival. We dive into his journey from blue-collar work to indie filmmaking, the lessons learned from building a feature on a shoestring budget, and the importance of authenticity, regional storytelling, and creative resilience. Mitchell shares how he adapted

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58:49

The $6K film that launched a career

Persistence of Vision ·

2025/09/24

Filmmaker Joshua Caldwell explores the resourceful path he’s carved through Hollywood. From childhood VHS adventures to directing a Netflix hit, Joshua shares how he’s built a career by embracing limitations and turning them into creative fuel.We dive into his $6,000 feature Layover, the philosophy behind his 6K Filmmaker course, and the mindset shifts that helped him transition from micro-budget indies to larger productions.Joshua doesn’t just talk theory—he shares war stories, including a wild

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51:14

Winds From the Left

Persistence of Vision ·

2025/08/27

In this episode I talk with Anna Birkedahl, a seasoned content producer with a rich background in local news and public broadcasting.Anna shares her journey from studying opera and working as a classical radio music announcer to becoming a prominent figure in television production.She discusses the challenges and rewards of working in public broadcasting, the transition to commercial television, and the importance of maintaining authenticity in news reporting.Anna also reflects on the evolving

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61:07

My Jagged Mind

Persistence of Vision ·

2025/07/30

In the latest episode of Persistence of Vision, I sat down with Allyson Morgan, a multifaceted creative professional with a strong background in theater. Allyson and I first met at the Magnolia Film Festival, where we bonded over our shared experiences in the film industry. During our conversation, Allyson shared her journey from acting to writing and filmmaking, emphasizing the importance of networking and making genuine connections at film festivals and industry events.Timestamps:00:00:00 -

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34:30

Sleighing It: Let's Make a Christmas Movie

Persistence of Vision ·

2025/06/25

(Timestamps are approximate) Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction and Kate's background as a writer, producer, and actor with Chestnut Tree Films and Enchanted Valley Productions.00:01:12 - Kate discusses her journey from middle school theater to becoming a producer of Christmas movies.00:02:01 - The importance of pre-production and planning in filmmaking.00:03:06 - Kate shares her experiences directing and producing films, and the lessons learned from acting.00:04:02 - The significance of background

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45:24

I accidentally left the camera at home.

Persistence of Vision ·

2025/05/28

Show NotesHost: Clint TillGuest: Jared CallanTimestamps (starting after the intro; timestamps are approximate):00:00:01: Introduction and Jared Callan's background00:01:06: Meeting and collaboration on "That's My House"00:02:25: Importance of patience and collaboration on set00:03:33: Continuous learning and building relationships in filmmaking00:05:08: Relationship between DP and gaffer00:07:54: Jared's journey from aspiring rock star to filmmaker00:10:42: Attending Full Sail University00:13:13:

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29:03

I heard the nightmare stories ahead of time

Persistence of Vision ·

2025/04/23

Shownotes (Timestamps are approximate) 00:00:00 - Introduction and Monica's approach to filmmaking. Clint and Monica discuss their long-standing collaboration and Monica's background in the Memphis film scene00:01:55 - Monica talks about the importance of collaboration and the tight-knit nature of film crews00:03:36 - Discussion on shared experiences and the sense of family among film crew members00:06:21 - Monica shares her on-set nightmare stories, including a project with no script or shot

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33:53

The fun of being yelled at and spit on

Persistence of Vision ·

2025/03/26

In this episode, host Clint Till sits down with Robb Rokk, a multifaceted creative professional who has made significant strides in video production, music, and nonprofit work. The conversation delves into Robb's journey from a stills photographer and web designer to a filmmaker and sound engineer. Robb shares anecdotes from his career, including his experiences on film sets, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way. He also discusses his passion for teaching young

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20:34

I want to travel and film EVERYTHING

Persistence of Vision ·

2025/02/26

In this episode, host Clint Till interviews Kevin Pettit, a filmmaker and film critic who shares his journey from the BMX scene in South Jersey to becoming a filmmaker and critic based in Philadelphia. Kevin discusses how his early exposure to BMX premieres and the camaraderie among filmmakers inspired him to pursue a career in film. He recounts his experiences working on indie films, including a noir Western called "Monaco Blues," and emphasizes the importance of patience and collaboration on set

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15:00

A knock out punch for the ages

Persistence of Vision ·

2025/01/31

In this episode, host Clint Till introduces the Persistence of Vision podcast and shares his journey in video production. Clint discusses his initial hesitation about starting a podcast and how his experiences in video production and writing a weekly newsletter inspired him to create this platform. He reflects on his career, highlighting the valuable lessons learned from both successes and failures. Clint also talks about the therapeutic nature of writing personal stories and the importance of

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