Author

John Kubin

Co-founder, Spexster

John is a filmmaker and director who has directed and produced national commercial campaigns for brands including General Mills, Sam's Club, LEGO and Fiat. He conceived Spexster in 2018 to build the platform he wished existed: one run by filmmakers, where the rules make sense for everyone involved.

• How to Build a Filmmaker Portfolio and Reel That Gets You Hired by Brands

  A commercial filmmaker who hires crews on what actually makes a reel get the call: a tight length, the right first ten seconds, one reel per role, honest credits, project pages that close the job, and permission to show the work.

• Cinematographer vs Videographer: Which Does Your Project Need?

  Two people, two titles, and a brief that could go to either. Here is what a DP and a videographer each really do, which projects need which, and why getting it wrong costs more than the day rate.

• Spexster vs Upwork and Fiverr: Where to Hire a Video Crew

  Upwork and Fiverr are excellent for the edit. The shoot is a different job. Here is an honest comparison, including when you should use them instead of us.