<p>Filmmaking is a <strong>bloodsport</strong>, and no one tells you that before you sign up.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode, we’re sitting down with <strong>Nik Kacevski—writer, director, producer, and all-around filmmaking survivor</strong>—to talk about the <strong>real</strong> shit that happens behind the scenes. Forget the glossy Hollywood version—this is about <strong>bad deals, casting nightmares, industry politics, and why filmmaking is basically organised chaos</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p>We get into:</p><p> • The <strong>brutal</strong> reality of getting a film funded—and why it might cost you your sanity.</p><p> • How <strong>selling your film rights</strong> can haunt you for <em>years</em> (Nik learned this the hard way).</p><p> • The <strong>casting process no one understands</strong>, including why the best audition <em>doesn’t always win</em>.</p><p> • Hollywood’s <strong>“offer-only” system</strong> and why it’s killing actual art.</p><p> • The truth about <strong>breaking into the industry</strong> when no one’s giving you a seat at the table.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is messy, hilarious, and a <strong>full-on reality check</strong> for anyone who’s ever dreamed of making movies. We’re talking <em>real stories, real regrets, and real lessons</em> that no one teaches you in film school.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re in the industry (or trying to be), <strong>you can’t afford to miss this one</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>About Our Guest</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Nik Kacevski</strong> is an acclaimed <strong>filmmaker, writer, and director</strong> whose work spans feature films, TV series, music videos, and commercials. With a background in <strong>visual effects and animation</strong>, Nik has built a career crafting bold, immersive storytelling experiences that blur the lines between genre and reality.</p><p><br /></p><p>His directorial work includes <strong>award-winning films and projects that have screened globally</strong>, and he has collaborated with major brands and artists to create <strong>visually stunning, narrative-driven content</strong>. With a deep passion for independent filmmaking, Nik has been at the forefront of pushing creative storytelling while navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the film industry.</p><p><br /></p><p>Check out more of his work at <a href="https://www.nikkacevski.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nikkacevski.com</a>.</p>