Funding challenges, finding great stories and getting your film over the line. All in the day of the life of a documentary filmmaker!

I've been deep diving into the backstory of creating Conquering Breast Cancer, a film 10 years in the making to help you understand the journey in making a film. Along the way you've been hearing about many different aspects, but in this episode I'm taking you through

- How you find amazing stories.

- A unique strategy for achieving your goals.

- How I met Hugh Jackman!!! (thanks to the unique strategy)

- How you get a film funded.

- More on the experience of living with breast cancer

There's so much to explore and I hope you find this episode helpful.

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is not medical advice and you should always consult with trusted medical professional for any medical concerns you have.

There is a resource page on the www.conqueringcancercampaign.com website with links to credible websites for more information and support services for breast cancer.

If you're interested in seeing Conquering Breast Cancer on the silver screen in Australia from June 2026 - you can book tickets at https://conqueringcancercampaign.com/conquering-breast-cancer-au/

This episode includes comments from incredible people featured in Conquering Breast Cancer: including Sandra Sturgess & Dyna Eldaief

The host of the Documentary Filmmaker is Sue Collins.

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