Show Notes
Welcome to the very first episode of Coda Chats — a new, more relaxed corner of the Coda Podcast where we strip away the tech talk and have real, honest conversations about life as wedding filmmakers.
For this debut episode, I’m joined by Becky Thompson and Becky Kinross, amazing filmmakers and also the duo behind The Becky Sessions podcast.
Together, we dive into the realities of navigating parenthood while self-employed, our collective thoughts on the rise of content creators, and why the world of wedding filmmaking still seems to be so heavily dominated by men. We also explore the very different experiences male and female filmmakers can have on a wedding day — plus plenty more fascinating, funny, and honest insights along the way.
This episode sets the tone for what Coda Chats is all about: real people, real experiences, and the conversations we all need to be having in our industry.
Guests: https://thompsonweddingfilms.co.uk & https://www.filmsaboutlove.co.uk Host: https://roo-films.com Coda: https://coda-conference.com
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