From Commercial Director to Feature Filmmaker | Lessons from Making Kangaroo Island

From Commercial Director to Feature Filmmaker | Lessons from Making Kangaroo Island

July 14, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 141

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Tim David discusses his transition from commercial directing to making his feature film Kangaroo Island.

Send us Fan Mail Writer and director Tim David joins The Honest Filmmaker Podcast to discuss the transition from directing premium commercial campaigns to making his feature film Kangaroo Island. Tim shares what years in advertising taught him about storytelling, pitching, preparation and leadership on set, before revealing the challenges of making an independent feature. We also discuss collaborating with his wife as screenwriter, working with legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, directing...

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