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Freelance vs 9-5 After USC Film School | Renee Chen

Welcome to episode 35 of The First Act Break podcast, the show where we dive into the art, business, and hustle of breaking into the film industry, and help you build a career doing what you love. Today our recent USC graduate guest Renee Chen and us explores life after film school, following her journey from USC into the entertainment industry as she balances corporate work, freelance creativity, and personal passion. We break down music licensing, product marketing at Aputure, and the realities of choosing between a 9–5 creative career and freelancing, while also discussing dance as a powerful outlet for mental health and creative growth. If you’re a filmmaker or creative navigating post-graduation uncertainty, career pivots, and sustainable success in film and media, this conversation offers honest insight and practical perspective. 👋 Hey friends, join my community Newsletter for free lessons, resources, and exclusive behind the scenes on my latest work. https://jiayang.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🌆 OUR WEBSITES https://www.jiayangliu.com https://www.yunqirichardli.com 🍿 JIAYANG'S FILMMAKING CHANNEL Jiayang Liu ➭ @jiayangliu 🎵 WHERE OUR MUSIC IS FROM Composed by Jonah Spiva Instagram: @1spiva Other Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... 🎥 GEAR • Camera ➭ https://amzn.to/3Pn3UC9 • Lens ➭ https://amzn.to/3W7mz8K • VND Filter ➭ https://amzn.to/4fFxGwR • Pro-Mist Filter ➭ https://amzn.to/4fKSvqo • Tripod ➭ https://amzn.to/4a34P4k • Shotgun Mic ➭ https://amzn.to/3Pn4Wy1 • Podcast Mic ➭ https://amzn.to/3BTs44e • Headphones ➭ https://amzn.to/421RoQ7 • Computer Monitor ➭ https://amzn.to/4fOII2G • SSD Drive ➭ https://amzn.to/3PosbYu • NAS Drive ➭ https://amzn.to/4gFWo1o • SD Cards ➭ https://amzn.to/4gZ6MB0 • V-Mount Battery ➭ https://amzn.to/4j4aLxT • Standing Desk Converter ➭ https://amzn.to/3Pn7tbG • List ➭ https://www.jiayangliu.com/gear ☕️ SOCIAL MEDIA • Richard: • Instagram ➭   / richard.li.am   • LinkedIn ➭   / yunqi-richard-li   • Jiayang: • Instagram ➭   / jiayangliu_   • LinkedIn ➭   / jiayang-liu   • Luminary Pictures ➭ https://www.luminarypics.com 💼 Business Inquiries ONLY firstactbreak@gmail.com Timecode: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:12 - Biggest takeaway from USC 00:03:02 - Career path 00:05:31 - Internships 00:12:44 - Indie film reality 00:17:18 - Dance background 00:28:05 - Freelance vs 9–5 creative work 00:36:15 - Working at Aputure lights 00:41:44 - Surprises on the job: fast pace, customer feedback, and on-set perspective 00:50:15 - Marshall Business School honest review 00:56:04 - Balancing business + creativity 01:04:20 - Outro PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that we get a kickback from 😜 Thank you so much for watching! #filmmaking #camera #movie #cinema